um, will somebody please get this guy off me...

Big red mohawked dude aside, last night's Negative Approach show was short like their songs, but incredible like them too....

damn this ruled. they played like majority of their discography plus a few covers, etc. in like 30ish minutes, fuck yeah! couldn't think of a better way to spend a weds nite then stage diving at a NA show. some things NEVER change haha. [says "corey rusk"]

Joly taped the show. Taste the intensity in the 39 second clip (aka the first song) he posted below...

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More photos from last night's show below...

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by Black Bubblegum

One of the greatest hardcore bands of all time (most of them anyway.....

John Brannon - Vocals (original & most important)
Harold Richardson - Guitar
Ron Sakowski - Bass
OP Moore - Drums (sort of original)

)....Negative Approach, will play one of two US shows (the other in Rhode Island) at Southpaw on May 14th. TICKETS ARE ON SALE. Go. Now.

Still here? Quick.... here's a crash course on who the guys are:

NA's musical style was based on Detroit proto-punk icons The Stooges, British punk rock (especially Discharge) and Oi! music (Blitz, 4-Skins, et al.), although from the start their sound and demeanor were considerably more aggressive and brutal than that of their influences. NA's brand of hardcore was savage and nihilistic, exuding frustration, alienation and rage. This was personified in the band's vocalist John Brannon, an intimidating and intense young man with a shaved head, piercing stare and belligerent attitude. His vocal style and stage presence set the standard for those that followed. (Wikipedia)

Negative Approach was last in town for the 2007 Superbowl of Hardcore and the 2007 No Fun Fest with Thurston Moore guesting on guitar. They also played the Touch & Go anniversary party. Members of Negative Approach are in Easy Action.

That's the cover of their new live DVD up there. Videos and tour dates below....

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It was announced in May 2006 that Brannon and Moore would play a Negative Approach reunion show, of sorts, for Touch & Go's 25th Anniversary show on September 9, 2006, as well as two later shows in the UK - London on December 7 and at All Tomorrow's Parties on December 10. Despite repeated efforts by Rob and Graham McCulloch to be a part of the reunion and have the classic NA lineup play, John refused; it was instead announced that Harold Richardson (of Brannon's current band Easy Action) and Ron Sakowski (formerly of Easy Action, Laughing Hyenas, and Necros) would complete the lineup. Rob and Graham maintain that the appearance shouldn't be labeled as Negative Approach without the classic NA lineup. The whole affair has generated considerable controversy, and there is little agreement as to exactly who is in the right and for what reasons.

Negative Approach closed out the No Fun Fest in Brooklyn, NY on May 20, 2007. Thurston Moore played guitar on two songs at the start of their set. [Wikipedia]

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"Negative Approach (commonly called “NA”) were one of the first hardcore punk bands. They are considered one of the pioneers of this genre, along with bands like Minor Threat, Bad Brains and Black Flag. Like most hardcore bands, they were almost completely unknown in their day. They are now idolized in hardcore subculture, considered to be one of the elite bands of the 'old school' era, and continue to be a very influential band." [Wikipedia]

"It was announced in May 2006 that Brannon and Moore would play a Negative Approach reunion show, of sorts, for Touch & Go's 25th Anniversary show on September 9, 2006, as well as two later shows in the UK - London on December 7 and at All Tomorrow's Parties on December 10. Despite repeated efforts by Rob and Graham McCulloch to be a part of the reunion and have the classic NA lineup play, John refused; it was instead announced that Harold Richardson (of Brannon's current band Easy Action) and Ron Sakowski (formerly of Easy Action, Laughing Hyenas, and Necros) would complete the lineup. Rob and Graham maintain that the appearance shouldn't be labeled as Negative Approach without the classic NA lineup. The whole affair has generated considerable controversy, and there is little agreement as to exactly who is in the right and for what reasons" [Wikipedia]

The "reunion" continues. Details below....

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