Black Flag and Angry Samoans

Jan 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM · The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA

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Black Flag

12 concerts

Black Flag, formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California, pioneered hardcore punk. Known for intense performances and a DIY ethic, their sound blended punk with heavy metal and jazz. Popular songs include "Rise Above" and "Nervous Breakdown". Their album "Damaged" is a genre cornerstone, and their SST Records label influenced independent music.

Angry Samoans

3 concerts

Formed in Van Nuys, California, in 1978 by Mike Saunders and Gregg Turner, the Angry Samoans emerged as part of the first wave of Los Angeles punk. Known for a primitive, thrashy sound and satirical style, they debuted with the 1980 EP Inside My Brain and released the album Back from Samoa in 1982.