Circle Jerks with Gorilla Biscuits and Cruel Hand

Apr 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM · State Theatre, Portland, ME State Theatre, Portland, ME

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Circle Jerks

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Circle Jerks formed in LA’s South Bay in 1979, led by ex-Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris with guitarist Greg Hetson. Known for relentless, ferocious punk, they released six studio albums, including landmark debut Group Sex, and appeared in Decline of Western Civilization and Repo Man.

Gorilla Biscuits

Hardcore icons Gorilla Biscuits, from NYC, shaped the late '80s straight-edge scene with an inclusive approach. Known for "Start Today," they featured Anthony Civarelli ("Civ"), Arthur Smilios, Luke Abbey, and Walter Schreifels. They disbanded in 1992, but their influence remains.

Cruel Hand

Hailing from Portland, Maine, Cruel Hand blends New York Hardcore and West Coast Thrash with post-thrash metal. Known for intense albums like "Dark Side of the Cage," produced by Zeuss.