YOUTH BRIGADE was formed at the end of summer 1980 in Los Angeles, amid the explosion of the punk scene in Southern California by brothers Shawn, Mark, and Adam Stern. The brothers Stern have established YOUTH BRIGADE as one of the most powerful, independent groups in North America over the course of their 25 odd years of existence. The basic philosophy of the band is that “youth” is an attitude, not an age and that every generation has the responsibility to change what they feel is wrong in the world. Unfortunately, it seems that many people either forget or grow weary of this responsibility as they get older in years, so the band feels it is really important that every new generation realize this responsibility and act upon it.

Coming out of the streets of Fullerton California, DI was formed in the shadows of The Adolescents back in 1983 in a studio behind a pawn shop. The Adolescents, Social Distortion, Agent Orange and several other local early punk rock pioneers were the breeding ground from which DI was born. DI branded their own form of punk rock that complemented the Orange County Punk scene in sound and attitude. DI was thrown to the forefront after the band performed “Richard Hung Himself” with the original line up that recorded the bands first EP in the 1984 movie, “Suburbia”, directed by Penelope Spheeris who’s previous production was “Decline of Western Civilization.” When the band went through a line up change after the first EP titled Team Goon, members of emerging Fullerton band Almost 21 became the backbone for the sound that DI is known for today. During that line up change, front man Casey Royer known for his cutting and outrageous social commentary through humor is joined by Rikk Agnew of The Adolescents on guitar. Rikk brought to DI a handful of songs written in previous years, such as “Falling Out” and “OC Life” which were featured on Rikk Agnew’s solo album, “All By Myself” and were made wildly popular though Casey Royer’s style and personality.

The Original Southern California Punk/Surf Power Trio, Agent Orange, is one of only a handful of bands who have been continually active since the earliest days of the West Coast Punk Scene.

A small circle of musical rebels who came together to form a movement, they took their place front and center to experience and participate in the explosion of now legendary underground music that was created during the golden era of American Punk Rock.

Being the first to combine the melodic California surf guitar sound with the frantic energy of punk, Agent Orange invented the formula that would come to define the Orange County punk sound. Highly influential to many of the bands who have followed in their path, Agent Orange have always stayed one step ahead.

Their strong connection to the Action Sports world has resulted in their music providing the soundtrack to numerous major motion pictures, video games, surf and skate films, television, and live sports events.

The last of the true independents, Agent Orange have managed to stay true to their roots, while always moving forward. Powered by a loyal following built up through years of explosive live performances all over the world, Agent Orange continue to deliver their Fullblown-Supercharged-Punk-Surf Sound on an international basis, with a never ending schedule of tours in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Australia, and Japan.

C’mon down front and expose yourself to Agent Orange.

Ready, aimed and focused power-punk trio, JuiceheaD, fronted by singer/songwriter Rob Vannice (Guitar & Vocals), had already taken their hometown of Chicago by storm before launching worldwide on Misfits Records. Taking their punk rock assault to the masses, their impressive 16-track DIY debut, “The Devil Made Me Do It”, came packed with face-ripping guitar muscle, sing-along hooks and a sonic rhythm section that demolishes buildings in its wake!

Armed with a hard, aggressive melodic arsenal and thought provoking lyrics, JuiceheaD defines the new breed of American punk rock. Their music is infectious, contagious and packs enough punch to satisfy most old school punk rock fans, while simultaneously delivering a universal sound that any enlightened music fan will truly appreciate.

The “BEER NUTS are like 2 kegs of charisma ” 

DEAD STEEL MILL, originally formed in 1986,consisted of original members DOGWOOD SANDALSEN,AND CORNELIO RAMIREZ.sludge played as a temp drummer in ’86,and that is why i’ve created this page(because they did’nt have one).the songs that you’ll hear are from “JUST GOT LAID OFF”,released in 1996,with STEVE SALKA,on bass,and ROMAN on drums.and their 2nd release,”SWEATSHOP”,with roman’s younger brother,ROB,playing drums,and CHRIS on bass.their lyrics are about real-life situations,working a shitty job,getting laid off of a shitty job,health problems,corruption in society,etc.etc.-the pretty much run the whole gamut in the genre “punk rock”we are a band who speaks a voice for the working class!!!!!!! we just reformed with JIM SLUDGE on drums we’ve just recently added STEVE FINK of PONZI SCHEME and CHUM,on bass,and we just recorded a new song “CHICKEN ASSASIN” with scott nozicka,at columbia college’s recording facility,and we are on a mission to pulverize the minds of the chicago punk underground,and beyond!!!!!!!you will hear our wrath and shit yer’ pants!!!!!!,SORRY TO SAY,ON JULY 26TH,AFTER A KILLER SHOW AT PORTER’S TAP,OUR GUITARIST GOT ALL SALTY,AND QUIT THE BAND!!!!!!!!,SO MUCH FOR FIVE MONTHS OF HARD WORK!!!!!!!!.