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D.R.I.

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Houston, Texas (early); San Francisco, California (later)
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1982
Genre:
Hardcore Punk, Thrash Metal/Crossover
Themes:
Politics, Society, Daily struggles, Drugs, Life, Problems, Freedom, Violence
Current label:
Beer City Records
Years active:
1982-1983 (as US D.R.I.), 1983-present
Contact: [email protected]

The band's name stands for "Dirty Rotten Imbeciles".

D.R.I. are considered by many to be "the fathers of crossover thrash" along with Suicidal Tendencies, S.O.D., M.O.D. and Excel. According to an interview with Kurt Brecht, they did not coin the term "crossover" themselves, but rather adopted it from people starting to refer to the band's roots in one genre (punk) ...
Current
Spike Cassidy Guitars (1983-present)
See also: ex-US D.R.I.
Kurt Brecht Vocals (1983-present)
See also: Pasadena Napalm Division, ex-Suburbanites, ex-US D.R.I.
Rob Rampy Drums (1991-2014, 2018-present)
See also: Denial Fiend, The Power of Pain, ex-Hellbender, ex-Bonecrusher
Greg Orr Bass (2018-present)
See also: ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Blue Steel, ex-Deathtoll
Past
Sebastian Amok Bass (1983)
Dennis Bass (1983)
See also: ex-Suburbanites, ex-US D.R.I.
Eric Drums (1983-1984)
See also: ex-Attitude, ex-Hirax, ex-Death, ex-Suburbanites, ex-Two-Bit Thief, ex-US D.R.I.
Josh Pappé Bass (1984-1985, 1985-1989)
(R.I.P. 2020) See also: ex-Gang Green
Felix Griffin Drums (1984-1990)
See also: Condemned Unit, ex-Blunt Force Trauma, ex-M.O.D. ClassicTK, ex-Bat, ex-KrigblÄst, ex-M.O.D., ex-Crotch Rot, ex-MDC (live)
Mike Offender Bass (1985)
(R.I.P. 2007) See also: ex-MDC, ex-The Offenders
John Menor Bass (1989-1994)
See also: ex-Mantus, ex-War Mans Dance
Tim Mallare Drums (1990-1991)
See also: ex-Randall Frost Project, ex-M.O.D., ex-Overkill, ex-Speed Kill Hate, ex-The Bronx Casket Co.
John Tempesta Drums (1991)
See also: Motor Sister, ex-White Zombie, The Cult, ex-Exodus, ex-Helmet, ex-Prong, ex-Testament, ex-Rob Zombie, ex-Scum of the Earth, ex-Temple of the Black Moon, ex-The Dead Daisies, ex-Two-Bit Thief
Chumly Porter Bass (1994-1999)
(R.I.P. 2011) See also: ex-Infliction, ex-Oppressed Logic
Harald Oimoen Bass (1999-2017)
See also: ex-Inhalent, Back Stabbath (Black Sabbath tribute), Jesus Crisis, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Terminal Shock
Brandon Karns Drums (2014-2015)
See also: ex-Outrage
Walter "Monsta" Ryan Drums (2015-2018)
See also: ex-Bonecrusher, ex-Paranoia, ex-Decayed, Angry Corpses, Powerhouse, ex-Burnt Offering, ex-M.O.D., ex-Machine Head, ex-Merauder, ex-Possessed, ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Chronic Plague, ex-Harley's War (live), ex-Blackhand Syndicate, ex-Caged, ex-Doomsday Device, ex-Groove Tool, ex-Honor Culture, ex-Intox, ex-Lordz of Brooklyn, ex-Madball, ex-Minus 1, ex-Murderer's Row, ex-Subzero
Current (Live)
Tony Campos Bass, Vocals (2023-present)
See also: Asesino, Fear Factory, The Monarch, Attika 7, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Hail the Horns, Static-X, ex-Brujeria, ex-Dia de los Muertos, ex-Ministry, ex-Possessed, ex-Prong, ex-Soulfly, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Agony (live), ex-Attika, ex-Drill
Byron Ruelas Guitars (2023-present)
Past (Live)
Bill Crooks Vocals (1987)
See also: ex-Ruined, ex-Cryptic Slaughter, ex-Cycotic Youth
Walter "Monsta" Ryan Drums (2011)
See also: ex-Bonecrusher, ex-Paranoia, ex-Decayed, Angry Corpses, Powerhouse, ex-Burnt Offering, ex-M.O.D., ex-Machine Head, ex-Merauder, ex-Possessed, ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Chronic Plague, ex-Harley's War (live), ex-Blackhand Syndicate, ex-Caged, ex-Doomsday Device, ex-Groove Tool, ex-Honor Culture, ex-Intox, ex-Lordz of Brooklyn, ex-Madball, ex-Minus 1, ex-Murderer's Row, ex-Subzero
Nick Poulos Guitars (2011)
See also: Bat, Municipal Waste, Volture, ex-Parasytic, ex-Organ Donor, ex-Combat Delta (live), ex-Cannabis Corpse, ex-Battlemaster (live), ex-Byam Klavor
John Menor Guitars (2012)
See also: ex-Mantus, ex-War Mans Dance
Ed "Loco" Reyes Guitars (2013)
See also: Verbal Abuse, TexasBird, UYUS
Jon Plemenik Vocals (2023)
See also: Paralysis
Nick Ayala Vocals (2023)
See also: Break the Cycle, Leave, Rites of Torment (live), ex-Evil Warning, ex-Contingency, 18th Amendment, Barbed Wire, ex-Molder, ex-Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre, ex-Virulent Excision, ex-Bad Blood, ex-Deaf Ear, ex-Origin of Disease
Spike Cassidy Guitars (1983-present)
See also: ex-US D.R.I.
Kurt Brecht Vocals (1983-present)
See also: Pasadena Napalm Division, ex-Suburbanites, ex-US D.R.I.
Rob Rampy Drums (1991-2014, 2018-present)
See also: Denial Fiend, The Power of Pain, ex-Hellbender, ex-Bonecrusher
Greg Orr Bass (2018-present)
See also: ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Blue Steel, ex-Deathtoll
Sebastian Amok Bass (1983)
Dennis Bass (1983)
See also: ex-Suburbanites, ex-US D.R.I.
Eric Drums (1983-1984)
See also: ex-Attitude, ex-Hirax, ex-Death, ex-Suburbanites, ex-Two-Bit Thief, ex-US D.R.I.
Josh Pappé Bass (1984-1985, 1985-1989)
(R.I.P. 2020) See also: ex-Gang Green
Felix Griffin Drums (1984-1990)
See also: Condemned Unit, ex-Blunt Force Trauma, ex-M.O.D. ClassicTK, ex-Bat, ex-KrigblÄst, ex-M.O.D., ex-Crotch Rot, ex-MDC (live)
Mike Offender Bass (1985)
(R.I.P. 2007) See also: ex-MDC, ex-The Offenders
John Menor Bass (1989-1994)
See also: ex-Mantus, ex-War Mans Dance
Tim Mallare Drums (1990-1991)
See also: ex-Randall Frost Project, ex-M.O.D., ex-Overkill, ex-Speed Kill Hate, ex-The Bronx Casket Co.
John Tempesta Drums (1991)
See also: Motor Sister, ex-White Zombie, The Cult, ex-Exodus, ex-Helmet, ex-Prong, ex-Testament, ex-Rob Zombie, ex-Scum of the Earth, ex-Temple of the Black Moon, ex-The Dead Daisies, ex-Two-Bit Thief
Chumly Porter Bass (1994-1999)
(R.I.P. 2011) See also: ex-Infliction, ex-Oppressed Logic
Harald Oimoen Bass (1999-2017)
See also: ex-Inhalent, Back Stabbath (Black Sabbath tribute), Jesus Crisis, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Terminal Shock
Brandon Karns Drums (2014-2015)
See also: ex-Outrage
Walter "Monsta" Ryan Drums (2015-2018)
See also: ex-Bonecrusher, ex-Paranoia, ex-Decayed, Angry Corpses, Powerhouse, ex-Burnt Offering, ex-M.O.D., ex-Machine Head, ex-Merauder, ex-Possessed, ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Chronic Plague, ex-Harley's War (live), ex-Blackhand Syndicate, ex-Caged, ex-Doomsday Device, ex-Groove Tool, ex-Honor Culture, ex-Intox, ex-Lordz of Brooklyn, ex-Madball, ex-Minus 1, ex-Murderer's Row, ex-Subzero
Current
Tony Campos Bass, Vocals (2023-present)
See also: Asesino, Fear Factory, The Monarch, Attika 7, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Hail the Horns, Static-X, ex-Brujeria, ex-Dia de los Muertos, ex-Ministry, ex-Possessed, ex-Prong, ex-Soulfly, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Agony (live), ex-Attika, ex-Drill
Byron Ruelas Guitars (2023-present)
Past
Bill Crooks Vocals (1987)
See also: ex-Ruined, ex-Cryptic Slaughter, ex-Cycotic Youth
Walter "Monsta" Ryan Drums (2011)
See also: ex-Bonecrusher, ex-Paranoia, ex-Decayed, Angry Corpses, Powerhouse, ex-Burnt Offering, ex-M.O.D., ex-Machine Head, ex-Merauder, ex-Possessed, ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Chronic Plague, ex-Harley's War (live), ex-Blackhand Syndicate, ex-Caged, ex-Doomsday Device, ex-Groove Tool, ex-Honor Culture, ex-Intox, ex-Lordz of Brooklyn, ex-Madball, ex-Minus 1, ex-Murderer's Row, ex-Subzero
Nick Poulos Guitars (2011)
See also: Bat, Municipal Waste, Volture, ex-Parasytic, ex-Organ Donor, ex-Combat Delta (live), ex-Cannabis Corpse, ex-Battlemaster (live), ex-Byam Klavor
John Menor Guitars (2012)
See also: ex-Mantus, ex-War Mans Dance
Ed "Loco" Reyes Guitars (2013)
See also: Verbal Abuse, TexasBird, UYUS
Jon Plemenik Vocals (2023)
See also: Paralysis
Nick Ayala Vocals (2023)
See also: Break the Cycle, Leave, Rites of Torment (live), ex-Evil Warning, ex-Contingency, 18th Amendment, Barbed Wire, ex-Molder, ex-Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre, ex-Virulent Excision, ex-Bad Blood, ex-Deaf Ear, ex-Origin of Disease
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Added on: 2002-12-31 23:23:46 Last modified on: 2024-02-17 15:48:44