Verbal Abuse

Country of origin:: United States
Location:: East Bay, California
Status:: Active
Formed in:: 1981

Genre:: Hardcore (early), Crossover/Thrash Metal (later)
Lyrical themes:: Politics, Society, Death, Angst, Drugs, Partying
Current label:: Unsigned/independent

Years active:: 1981-1993, 2000, 2004-present

Verbal Abuse are one of the classic examples of early USA hardcore punk who emerged during the movement alongside with D.R.I., Black Flag, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Bad Religion and others. In later times, they would be one of the first known US crossover bands, along with Corrosion of Conformity, D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, the Cro-Mags, just to name a few.

The band broke up in 1993, ...

Complete lineup
Current lineup
Past members
Live musicians

Current
Nicki Sicki	Vocals (1981-1984, 2004-present)
Dave "Koko" Chavez	Bass (1984-1995, 2000, 2005-present)
See also: ex-S.O.S.A., ex-Hell's Kitchen
Geza Szent-Galy	Drums (2005-present)
See also: ex-Piranha, ex-Speed Demon, Nuclear Roach
Sick Scott Stanton	Guitars (2014-present)
See also: Mummification
Past
Radi Kilowatt	Bass (1981-1983)
John Glenn	Drums (1981-1983)
General Electric	Guitars (1981-1982)
Eric "Joie" Mastrokalos (R.I.P. 2015)	Guitars (1982-1987)
Brett Dodwell	Bass (1983-1984)
Bitchy Bill	Drums (1983)
Gregg James	Drums (1983-1988)
Brian Damage	Drums (1983)
Scotty Wilkins	Vocals (1984-1995, 2000)
See also: ex-Electric Frankenstein
Jason Shapiro	Guitars (1985-1986)
Andy Schuman	Guitars (1987-1995, 2000, 2006-2007)
See also: ex-Crucial Surge
Mike Chubka	Drums (1988-1989)
Chris Kontos	Drums (1989-1995, 2000)
See also: The Alien Blakk, ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Konkhra, ex-Machine Head, ex-Testament, ex-Death Angel (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Hell's Kitchen, ex-Anti-Trust, ex-Custard Pie, ex-Grinch, ex-Sangre Eterna (USA), ex-The Servants
Nick Nobody	Bass (2004-2005)
Ed Loco Jr.	Drums (2004-2005)
Ed "Loco" Reyes	Guitars (2004-2005, 2008-2009, 2012-2014)
See also: ex-D.R.I. (live)
Bubba Dennis II	Guitars (2005)
See also: Pasadena Napalm Division
Greg Elliot	Guitars (2007-2008)
See also: ex-Hell's Kitchen
Jess Aaron	Guitars (2007)
Sean Sutton	Guitars (2007)
See also: ex-S.O.S.A., ex-Attitude Adjustment
Luke Skeels	Guitars (2009-2011)
See also: ex-Hell's Kitchen, ex-The Boneless Ones
Past (Live)
Jason Riquelmy	Drums (1981-1983)

Nicki Sicki	Vocals (1981-1984, 2004-present)
Dave "Koko" Chavez	Bass (1984-1995, 2000, 2005-present)
See also: ex-S.O.S.A., ex-Hell's Kitchen
Geza Szent-Galy	Drums (2005-present)
See also: ex-Piranha, ex-Speed Demon, Nuclear Roach
Sick Scott Stanton	Guitars (2014-present)
See also: Mummification

Radi Kilowatt	Bass (1981-1983)
John Glenn	Drums (1981-1983)
General Electric	Guitars (1981-1982)
Eric "Joie" Mastrokalos (R.I.P. 2015)	Guitars (1982-1987)
Brett Dodwell	Bass (1983-1984)
Bitchy Bill	Drums (1983)
Gregg James	Drums (1983-1988)
Brian Damage	Drums (1983)
Scotty Wilkins	Vocals (1984-1995, 2000)
See also: ex-Electric Frankenstein
Jason Shapiro	Guitars (1985-1986)
Andy Schuman	Guitars (1987-1995, 2000, 2006-2007)
See also: ex-Crucial Surge
Mike Chubka	Drums (1988-1989)
Chris Kontos	Drums (1989-1995, 2000)
See also: The Alien Blakk, ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Konkhra, ex-Machine Head, ex-Testament, ex-Death Angel (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Hell's Kitchen, ex-Anti-Trust, ex-Custard Pie, ex-Grinch, ex-Sangre Eterna (USA), ex-The Servants
Nick Nobody	Bass (2004-2005)
Ed Loco Jr.	Drums (2004-2005)
Ed "Loco" Reyes	Guitars (2004-2005, 2008-2009, 2012-2014)
See also: ex-D.R.I. (live)
Bubba Dennis II	Guitars (2005)
See also: Pasadena Napalm Division
Greg Elliot	Guitars (2007-2008)
See also: ex-Hell's Kitchen
Jess Aaron	Guitars (2007)
Sean Sutton	Guitars (2007)
See also: ex-S.O.S.A., ex-Attitude Adjustment
Luke Skeels	Guitars (2009-2011)
See also: ex-Hell's Kitchen, ex-The Boneless Ones

Past
Jason Riquelmy	Drums (1981-1983)

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