The Black Sabbath-inspired B-side of this album was controversial among fans for its extremely slow-paced songs, a marked contrast to the band's reputation for playing fast. Despite this, it was influential in the creation of the sludge metal and genres, inspiring bands like Melvins, Nirvana and Kyuss. Read more on Last.fm.
Black Flag is an American hardcore punk band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California, United States, largely the brainchild of Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes.
Keith Morris was their original lead singer. He left the band suddenly in 1979 to form the well-known band, Circle Jerks. Ron Reyes was the second singer for the band, but decided to leave the band not too long after. Read more on Last.fm
