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Flag of Democracy, sometimes abbreviated as F.O.D.,[1] is an American hardcore punk band formed in 1982 and originally from Ambler, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.
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| Origin | Ambler, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Hardcore punk |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Creep Records, Motherbox Records, Bitzcore Records, SRA Records |
| Members |
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| Website | www.flagofdemocracy.net |
In November 1982, the band played their first show, opening for Minor Threat, Agnostic Front, and SS Decontrol.[2] During the 1980s and '90s the band embarked on international tours.[3]
On November 30, 2007, F.O.D. played their 25th anniversary show at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia.[4] In 2015, SRA Records remastered and reissued a handful of their albums for that year's Record Store Day.[5]
Band members
editCurrent members
- Jim McMonagle – vocals, guitar (1982–present)
- Dave Rochon – bass guitar, vocals (1983–present)
- Bob Walker – drums (1986–present)
Former members
- Zeke Zagar – bass guitar (1982–1983)
- Mike Giannone – drums (1982–1986)
Timeline
Discography
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Full-length albums
Singles and EPs
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Compilation appearances
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References
edit- ^ "Punk's Comedy Troupe the Dead Milkmen Discuss the Old Days". 17 April 2015.
- ^ "Flag of Democracy: Why Philly's long-running punk band just won't quit".
- ^ "Flag of Democracy: Why Philly's long-running punk band just won't quit".
- ^ "Louder, Faster, Harder... Older | Music | Philadelphia Weekly". Archived from the original on 2012-09-09. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
- ^ "Flag of Democracy reissuing albums for Record Store Day (Stream the remastered 'Down with People')".
External links
edit- F.O.D. MySpace
- Kill From The Heart
- Official F.O.D. website
- SRA Records (reissuing Shatter Your Day and 23)