D.R.I.

Biography

This thrash metal band was formed in Houston, Texas, USA, in 1982. The band’s original line-up comprised Kurt Brecht (vocals), Spike Cassidy (guitar), Dennis Johnson (bass) and Kurt’s brother Eric Brecht (drums). Originally calling themselves Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, they shortened the name to D.R.I. Their debut album, Dirty Rotten LP, was initially released in limited edition EP form in 1982, and preceded the band’s relocation to San Francisco. It quickly established D.R.I. at... Read more

Genres

Pop / Rock

Tags

crossover

thrash metal

hardcore

hardcore punk

punk

crossover thrash

thrash

Decades

1980s 1990s 2000s

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