Anti-Flag

Anti-Flag is one of the more popular bands in American punk. They are personally one of my favorite bands. Their lyrics and message are very clear. Anti-Flag is a band that can get your adrenaline pumping.

The band was formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1988 by Justin Sane and Patt Thetic. While the band was just getting started, they went through many guitarists and bass players, one of which was Justin's own sister Lucy Fester. After their first show the band broke up. In 1993 bass player, Andy Flag joined Justin and Patt and Anti-Flag was reborn.
After some time, Andy left the band due to some disagreements with Justin. Later on, the band's replacement bassist introduced them to his friend Chris Head, who eventually filled in on bass until the arrival of Jamie Cock took over on bass, allowing Chris to play second guitar. in 1999, Jamie was later replaced on bass by Chris Baker (Chris #2) which has remained the same.
After being invited to play in Van's Warped Tour, the band met up with NOFX and soon became good friends.

Anti-Flag's lyrics cover a range of topics from the United States' foreign policies, wars, the media, capitalism, Monsanto, and encouraging people to take a stand for what they believe by voting. Many people considered Anti-Flag's lyrics to be "Anti-American" and some of their albums were taken off shelves in the United States. This did not stop them from spreading their message.

There have been eight albums released so far by Anti-Flag. Die for the Government, Their System Doesn't Work for You, A New Kind of Army, Underground Network, Mobilize, the Terror State, For Blood and Empire, and their newest album, the Bright Lights of America.

I personally think that if you like punk music, Anti-Flag is a MUST HAVE! Pick it up, have a listen. PLAY IT!