Aus-Rotten was an American hardcore punk band, from 1992 to 2001. Formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the band was and continues to be popular in the underground DIY crust punk subculture, and its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchism and far left politics.
The band included lead vocalist Dave Trenga, vocalist/guitarist Eric Good, bassist Corey Lyons, and drummer Matt Garabedian. Spitboy singer Adrienne Droogas would often join...
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Aus-Rotten was an American hardcore punk band, from 1992 to 2001. Formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the band was and continues to be popular in the underground DIY crust punk subculture, and its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchism and far left politics.
The band included lead vocalist Dave Trenga, vocalist/guitarist Eric Good, bassist Corey Lyons, and drummer Matt Garabedian. Spitboy singer Adrienne Droogas would often join the band in their later material, particularly on songs discussing gender issues and sexism.
According to their Myspace site, Aus-Rotten is influenced by Crass, Subhumans, Conflict, as well as Black Flag. The band has covered songs by Chumbawamba, Flux of Pink Indians, The Pist, Conflict, Crucifix and Upright Citizens.
Aus-Rotten went through roughly two stylistic periods during its existence; they originated as a hardcore punk band with low-fidelity production, before taking a hiatus and subsequently returning with a thicker, clearer sound...
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