Vegan Reich
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Vegan Reich | |
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| Origin | Laguna Beach, California |
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| Years active | 1988 – 1993, 1996, 1999 |
| Past members | Sean Muttaqi Andy Hurley Jon Ewing Aaron S. Sergio Hernandez Dom Ehling Ray Titus |
| Website | myspace |
Vegan Reich was an American hardcore punk band from Laguna Beach, California, active from 1987 to 1993, and 1999. Fronted by Muslim singer-songwriter Sean Muttaqi,[1] the band is mostly identified with the controversial hardline subculture of the vegan straight edge movement.
Along with Raid, Vegan Reich were one of the most well known bands to identify with hardline. Vegan Reich created the founding statement for the movement, in which they write of their attempted break with the straight edge and hardcore scenes.[2]
Members
- Sean Muttaqi – lead vocals, guitars, bass (1987–92;1999)
- Andy Hurley – drums, percussion (1999)
- Jon Ewing – drums (1988–1991)
- Aaron S. – drums (1987)
- Sergio Hernandez – bass (1989–1990)
- Dom Ehling – bass (1990–1992)
- Ray Titus – drums, percussion (1991–1992)
Discography
- 1987: Stop Talking – Start Revenging" (track on ALF compilation LP)
- 1990: Hardline (EP)
- 1992: The Wrath Of God
- 1995: Vanguard (Best of)
- 1999: Jihad (EP)
See also
References
- ^ Pike, Sarah (2011). "Religion and Youth in American Culture". The Study of Children in Religion: A Methods Handbook. New York, N.Y.: New York University Press. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-8147-7746-6.
- ^ Sanneh, Kelefa. "Vegan Jihad: A Conversation with Sean Muttaqi". Bidoun: A Quarterly Forum for Middle Eastern Talent (16).