Register Forgot login?

© 2002-2023
Encyclopaedia Metallum

Privacy Policy

Verbal Abuse - Photo

Verbal Abuse

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
East Bay, California
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1981
Genre:
Hardcore Punk (early); Crossover/Thrash Metal (later)
Themes:
Politics, Society, Death, Angst, Drugs, Partying
Current label:
Unsigned/independent
Years active:
1981-1995, 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, and Cro-Mags, just to name a few.

The band broke up in 1995, ...
Current
Nicki Sicki Vocals (1981-1985, 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: Speed Demon, ex-Piranha, Nuclear Roach
Sick Scott Stanton Guitars (2014-present)
See also: Mummification, ex-Necrosic, ex-GLOB
Past
Radi Kilowatt Bass (1981-1983)
See also: ex-Afterbirth
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)
Brian "Damage" Keats Drums (1983)
(R.I.P. 2010) See also: ex-Genöcide, ex-Misfits
Gregg James Drums (1983-1988)
Bitchy Bill Drums (1983)
Jason Shapiro Guitars (1985-1986)
Scotty Wilkins Vocals (1985-1995, 2000)
See also: ex-Electric Frankenstein
Andy Schuman Guitars (1987-1995, 2000, 2006-2007)
See also: ex-Batallion, ex-Crucial Surge, ex-Afterbirth
Mike Chubka Drums (1988-1989)
See also: ex-Condemned to Death
Chris Kontos Drums (1989-1995, 2000)
See also: Forbidden, The Boneless Ones, ex-Konkhra, ex-Machine Head, ex-Testament, ex-The Alien Blakk, ex-Death Angel (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Hell's Kitchen, ex-Anti-Trust, ex-Custard Pie, ex-Flange, ex-Grinch, ex-Sangre Eterna, ex-The Servants
Nick Nobody Bass (2004-2005)
Ed Loco Jr. Drums (2004-2005)
Ed "Loco" Reyes Guitars (2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2008-2009, 2011-2014)
See also: ex-D.R.I. (live)
Bubba Dennis II Guitars (2005)
See also: Pasadena Napalm Division
Greg Grimple Guitars (2005)
Greg Elliot Guitars (2007-2008)
See also: ex-Hell's Kitchen
Sean Sutton Guitars (2007)
See also: ex-S.O.S.A., ex-Attitude Adjustment
Jess Aaron Guitars (2007)
Luke Skeels Guitars (2009-2011)
(R.I.P. 2020) See also: ex-Hell's Kitchen, ex-The Boneless Ones
Past (Live)
Jason Riquelmy Drums (1981-1983)
Nicki Sicki Vocals (1981-1985, 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: Speed Demon, ex-Piranha, Nuclear Roach
Sick Scott Stanton Guitars (2014-present)
See also: Mummification, ex-Necrosic, ex-GLOB
Radi Kilowatt Bass (1981-1983)
See also: ex-Afterbirth
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)
Brian "Damage" Keats Drums (1983)
(R.I.P. 2010) See also: ex-Genöcide, ex-Misfits
Gregg James Drums (1983-1988)
Bitchy Bill Drums (1983)
Jason Shapiro Guitars (1985-1986)
Scotty Wilkins Vocals (1985-1995, 2000)
See also: ex-Electric Frankenstein
Andy Schuman Guitars (1987-1995, 2000, 2006-2007)
See also: ex-Batallion, ex-Crucial Surge, ex-Afterbirth
Mike Chubka Drums (1988-1989)
See also: ex-Condemned to Death
Chris Kontos Drums (1989-1995, 2000)
See also: Forbidden, The Boneless Ones, ex-Konkhra, ex-Machine Head, ex-Testament, ex-The Alien Blakk, ex-Death Angel (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Hell's Kitchen, ex-Anti-Trust, ex-Custard Pie, ex-Flange, ex-Grinch, ex-Sangre Eterna, ex-The Servants
Nick Nobody Bass (2004-2005)
Ed Loco Jr. Drums (2004-2005)
Ed "Loco" Reyes Guitars (2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2008-2009, 2011-2014)
See also: ex-D.R.I. (live)
Bubba Dennis II Guitars (2005)
See also: Pasadena Napalm Division
Greg Grimple Guitars (2005)
Greg Elliot Guitars (2007-2008)
See also: ex-Hell's Kitchen
Sean Sutton Guitars (2007)
See also: ex-S.O.S.A., ex-Attitude Adjustment
Jess Aaron Guitars (2007)
Luke Skeels Guitars (2009-2011)
(R.I.P. 2020) See also: ex-Hell's Kitchen, ex-The Boneless Ones
Past
Jason Riquelmy Drums (1981-1983)
Added by: penis Modified by: Mart Thunderdark
Added on: 2006-05-27 16:08:44 Last modified on: 2023-11-25 16:12:10