Defining band of American hardcore punk movement, one of earliest to impact UK and international scene Iconic debut album Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables (1980) fuses surf-rock, hardcore fury, and sardonic wit across 14 tracks Original members East Bay Ray and Klaus Flouride lead continuing active touring operation with 1.3M Facebook followers Satirical political lyrics and provocative ethos sparked cultural impact spanning generations of punk and alternative artists 2026 remaster of debut album released from original tapes, preserving rawness and urgency of original release Uncompromising independent spirit: founded own Alternative Tentacles label in 1979, maintained artistic control throughout career