Outpatients (band)

Outpatients
Outpatients performing at Halley in Buenos Aires, Argentina 1992. Left to right: Marc Lichtenstein, Vis Helland, and Scott Helland
Outpatients performing at Halley in Buenos Aires, Argentina 1992.
Left to right: Marc Lichtenstein, Vis Helland, and Scott Helland
Background information
OriginWestfield, Massachusetts
GenresAlternative metal, hardcore punk, thrash metal, progressive metal
Years active1982–1995
LabelsFree Association, Exotic Aquatic, Incas
Past membersVis Helland, Scott Helland, Mike Kingsbury, Scot Bates, Marc Lichtenstein, Mike Smith
Websitewww.outpatientsband.com

Outpatients was an American hardcore/metal band formed in Westfield, Massachusetts in 1982 by brothers Vis Helland and Scott Helland with drummer Mike Kingsbury.[1] Outpatients were known for their highly energetic live stage shows.[2]

  1. ^ Blush, Steven: "American Hardcore: A Tribal History", page 244. Feral House, 2001
  2. ^ Turcotte, Bryan Ray and Miller, Christopher T: "Fucked Up and Photocopied: Instant Art Of The Punk Rock Movement", page 195. Gingko Press, 1999