Posted by Bram Teitelman on January 30, 2014
When we last heard from Black Flag (not Flag) their graphic designer had been kicked out of the band. That’s completely understandable, given what the art for What The… looked like. However, he was also the band’s singer, Ron Reyes. Back in November after exiting the band, Reyes posted a Facebook update stating that pro skater […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on November 27, 2013
Things sure are shaky in the Black Flag camp these days. Not only because there’s a Black Flag touring and another version of the band, just called Flag, touring, either. Nope. It turns out that the Greg Ginn version of the band, who just recorded an album with a terrible cover, are undergoing a bit […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on August 5, 2013
Guess it was only a matter of time till the two versions of Black Flag headed to court. Guitarist Greg Ginn and his label SST Records is reportedly now suing FLAG over copyright infringement . According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ginn (who launched his own version of Black Flag) is seeking an injunction against FLAG’s […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on February 7, 2013
By now you know that there are TWO Black Flag reunions taking place this year. One features guitarist/founding member Greg Ginn and singer Ron Reyes, while the other (simply going under the moniker FLAG) features Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Bill Stevenson and Descendents guitarist Stephen Egerton. However, now one reunion is getting the addition of […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on January 28, 2013
Last Friday, it was revealed that not one, but essentially TWO versions of Black Flag were reforming to perform “reunion” shows. Now we’ve learned that at least one of them is planning to release new music. Apparently the Black Flag reunion featuring guitarist/founding member Greg Ginn and singer Ron Reyes are putting the finishing touches […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on January 26, 2013
Yesterday, it was revealed that singer Ron Reyes, founding guitarist Greg Ginn, and drummer Robo would be performing as Black Flag at this year’s Hevy Fest in the UK. The fact that any incarnation of the legendary punk/hardcore group was reuniting came as a surprise to many. That’s why it’s even a bigger shock that […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on January 25, 2013
Black Flag can be considered one of the most influential bands in punk and hardcore, with countless metal and hardcore bands citing them as an early influence. And now, for the first time in years, Black Flag will perform a show. Black Flag has been confirmed to perform at this year’s Hevy Fest, set to […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on April 20, 2012
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dm3wLMTV7E[/youtube] This morning, fans of the late great Dimebag Darrell get to discover two things: a previously unreleased song and a new tribute skateboard. Titled “Twisted,” the song was apparently written and performed (including vocals) by the Pantera guitarist himself. The single, which sounds like it could’ve easily been a Rebel Meets Rebel tune, is […]
Posted by Metal Insider on February 25, 2011
Headbanger’s Brawl is a weekly column where Metal Insider’s Bram and Zach take a moment to debate and analyze two opposing sides of a topical issue occurring in the world of metal and/or the music industry. Yesterday, the nominees for the 3rd annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show were announced. In the past, the show’s […]
