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Descendents

Descendents

Descendents are an American punk rock band formed in 1977 in Manhattan Beach, California, by guitarist Frank Navetta, bassist Tony Lombardo and drummer Bill Stevenson as a power-pop/surf punk band. In 1979, they enlisted Stevenson's school friend Milo Aukerman as a singer, and reappeared as a melodic hardcore punk band, becoming a major player in the hardcore scene developing in Los Angeles at the time. They have released eight studio albums, three live albums, three compilation albums, and four EPs. Since 1986, the band's lineup has consisted of singer Milo Aukerman, guitarist Stephen Egerton, bassist Karl Alvarez, and drummer Bill Stevenson.

Albums

1982 Milo Goes to College
1985 I Don’t Want to Grow Up
1986 Enjoy!
1987 ALL
1996 Everything Sucks
2004 Cool to Be You
2016 Hypercaffium Spazzinate
2021 9th & Walnut
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Reviews / Album
Album Review: Descendents - Hypercaffium Spazzinate
"... when the songs are this engaging who the hell cares?"
Features / Music
Descendents
After 12 long years, Descendents are bringing out a brand new record, titled 'Hypercaffium Spazzinate' and as expected, it's more solid Cali-themed punk rock from one of the genre's longest-running acts. Before the album's release on July 29th, I spoke with drummer Bill Stevenson while he was home on break before their next European tour, and he had a lot to say on the band’s career and on what is easily the best thing that you could ever do with your time – drumming.
Features / Music
Why Getting Fired Was An Opportunity To Focus On Music
"I’ll probably go to my grave wanting to hear fast punk rock.”
News / Music
Punk Legends Descendents Drop First New Single In 12 Years
An instant hit
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Descendents, Bouncing Souls, Bodyjar & The Decline
If anyone was feeling skeptical by the mere hour the lords of punk rock had to play, it was certainly vanquished as the band managed to smash out a 29-song set.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Descendents, Bouncing Souls, Bodyjar & The Disables
It finally happened; we got our Descendents show and wasn’t it glorious?
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Descendents, Bouncing Souls, Bodyjar & Irrelevant
This wasn’t just a gig – it was a piece of history.
News / Music
There Will Be A New Descendents Album
Frontman Milo Aukerman confirms there is plenty of new material.
Features / Music
Perthage
"All of our kids were like, ‘What’s the deal?’ They took some interest in what we had done and were like, ‘Well, you guys were in this band, are we ever going to see you play?’"
Features / Music
Don't Wanna Be Like Other Adults
“Music is fabulous, but it can really take a toll on your normalcy. I’m not saying that everyone has to be normal, but I have a certain desire to have a family and I have a certain desire to keep my scientific career going."
Features / Music
Descendents
Since their formation in 1978, the Descendents have been considered one of the most crucial punk acts of all time, being cited as a major influence for countless bands over the years. The last decade has seen sporadic tours and one-off shows from the Descendents, with the band set to return to Australian shores for the second time in early 2013. Kill Your Stereo caught up with guitarist Stephen Egerton to chat about the upcoming tour, as well as the band's plans for a new Descendents record in the near future.
News / Music
Descendents Return To Australia
There's not much more we can say, really.