The Casualties

The Profile

The Casualties are an American street punk band formed in New York City in 1990 by vocalist Jorge Herrera. Their sound fuses hardcore speed with Oi!-style gang choruses, yielding chant-ready anthems like Punk Rock Love and Riot.

Formed in NYC (1990). Known for fast, raw street punk with Oi! choruses and hoarse, screamed vocals. Albums covered here include For the Punx (1997), Die Hards, and Under Attack; live sets feature staples like Casualties Army, Riot, Punk Rock Love, and Made in NYC. Credited in reviews with the slogans “up the punx” and “punx unite.”

Four reviews chart The Casualties’ no-frills street punk: chant-along Oi! hooks, hardcore tempos, and raw, hoarse vocals. For the Punx is hailed as pure fury; Die Hards is intense but repetitive. Under Attack sticks to classic, fast-and-loud fundamentals. A live review captures crowd-chaos and big anthems, noting the guitarist’s leadership amid a weary vocal set.