Spazz (band)

This article is about the band. For the meaning of the word, see Spastic.
Spazz
OriginRedwood City, California
GenresPowerviolence[1]
Years active1992–2000
LabelsSlap-a-Ham, 625 Thrashcore, Tankcrimes
Past membersChris Dodge
Max Ward
Dan Bolleri "Lactose"[2][3]

Spazz was an American powerviolence band active between 1992 and 2000. The trio released numerous records within this time, many of which are now highly collectible due to their relative rarity. The band's releases often showcased their unusual sense of humour: absurdly long and nonsensical song titles, audio samples from B movies and kung fu films between songs and the occasional use of hip hop beats as well as saxophones, banjos and other instruments rarely associated with hardcore punk. All three of the members shared vocal duties, usually changing in sequence from line to line.[4] The group would typically play at all ages venues.[5] 2015 saw the release of a tribute LP to Spazz by Scottish record label Mind Ripper Collective titled "Spazzin' To The Oldies - A Tribute To Spazz". In 2016, it was announced that Tankcrimes will reissue the out-of-print Spazz albums Sweatin' To The Oldies and Sweatin' 3: Skatin', Satan & Katon.[6]

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  4. ^ Adams, Mason. "The Strange and Enduring Afterlife of Spazz, Powerviolence, and Slap a Ham Records". noisey.vice.com. Vice. Retrieved 2016-05-22.
  5. ^ Rameriz, Carlos. "Spazz Guitarist Dan Lactose Recalls His Days in the Band". noisecreep.com. Noise Creep. Retrieved 2012-04-06.
  6. ^ Kaminski, Karol (26 January 2016). "Spazz Re-releases albums on March 11". idioteq.com. Idioteq. Retrieved 2016-01-26.