With their new video making the rounds "(as previously reported)":CH, Bad Brains will be on the West Coast promoting their new album.??Build a Nation?? was released on June 26 via Megaforce Records. The group's first proper studio CD in over a decade features all the original members: HR, Darryl Jenifer, Dr. Know and Earl Hudson.Sep. 22 - Street Scene (Coors Amphitheatre), San Diego CASep. 24 -...
There’s something about buying Ryan Cabrera at Sam’s Club that makes total sense to me, but Bad Brains “Rootz Beer” and New Found Glory “Fufu Berry” just isn’t quite as appetizing.The Daily Swarm reports that soda company Jones has partnered with...
After nearly 10 years without an album, one of the definitive punk/hardcore bands from the 80's, "Bad Brains" are back. ??Build A Nation?? (Megaforce) has been described as a "raw, analog-driven chaotic album"."The BRAINS are one of most powerful and unique bands in the world," stated Adam Yauch, producer of ??Build A Nation??, member of the Beastie Boys and confessed longtime fan. "They have b...
System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian will direct the first video off the forthcoming BAD BRAINS album ??Build a Nation?? (Megaforce). "I've been a fan of the BRAINS ever since I can remember," Shavo said in a statement. "They are iconic pioneers of punk, not just the music but the attitude. The energy that comes off their stage is like no other. HR's performances have affected not only my ba...
Pitchfork conducted a thorough interview with the newly-reformed Bad Brains. It weaves through the band's history and compares then to now. It's a great read, especially for anyone wondering where they are as a band now - mentally, emotionally, and professionally.Check it out:Pitchfork
I don't know if it's possible to be any more bad ass than Bad Brains. A bunch of dreadlocked Rastafarians who break open the DC punk scene and become some of the most skilled, most influential punk rockers ever. And they still played reggae too. And their name is Bad Brains. Credit to Flawless Hustle for spotting this one.PigeonsandPlanes
Yep, that's right folks. Bad Brains is giving everyone the chance to stream their new album ??Build A Nation?? (Megaforce)."As previously reported":CH, this album is sort of a big deal for most punk fans. Bad Brains shows to us that they have a place in today's musical landscape as much as they did when they started 30 years ago. The album was produced by long time friend Beastie Boys’ Adam
This is a new raw (still being remastered) studio cut from Bad Brains new upcoming album titled "Build a Nation". It's being produced by Adam Yauch (MCA of the Beastie Boys), who by the way also considers Bad Brains the greatest band of all time as well :)I figured that since this track was leaked a couple of weeks ago, and since Henry Rollins also played it on his radio show that it'd be cool ...