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MDC

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Formed around 1980 by vocalist Dave Dictor in Austin, Texas, MDC are an American hardcore punk band known for extremely direct, political and anti-authoritarian lyrics and a fast, aggressive sound. Early releases were associated with the R Radical label; the band moved to San Francisco in 1982.

Lead vocalist Dave Dictor is identified in contemporary sources and reviews; the band's name is an acronym usually expanded as "Millions Of Dead Cops" and they have used multiple alternate expansions. The group's early LP was co-produced/distributed with involvement from Jello Biafra/Alternative Tentacles (as noted in reviews).

Reviews portray MDC as an extremely angry, political hardcore punk band led by Dave Dictor. Their early sound is fast, raw and aggressive, with direct anti-authority and anti-police lyrics. Albums highlighted: Millions of Dead Cops and Smoke Signals.

For:Fans of hardcore punk, political/anarcho-punk, and listeners seeking confrontational, fast political punk.

 MDC is one of the angriest bands that hardcore punk has ever spawned.

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 In the U.S. Hardcore scene, MDC is one of the most ruthless and anarchic bands ever, their most important tracks are indeed messages against the police, the powerful, and a demented society.

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