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2 unusual facts about Born Against


Born Against

Villegas left the group in late 1991 – he would go on to play in the groups Iabhorer, Cattlepress, and Kylesa.

Redencion 911

One of the more politicized of the bands within the hardcore scene, Redencion 911 was influenced by U.S. hardcore bands such as Minor Threat, Born Against, His Hero is Gone and Fugazi


Neil Burke

Although he co-founded the follow-up band Born Against with guitarist Adam Nathanson, he left early in its career, appearing only on its demo cassette and first compilation track.

Wrangler Brutes

Wrangler Brutes were formed around vocalist Sam McPheeters (ex-Born Against, Men's Recovery Project), drummer Brooks Headley (ex-Born Against, Universal Order of Armageddon, Young Pioneers), guitarist Andy Coronado (of Skull Control, Monorchid, Nazti Skinz, Glass Candy) and bassist Cundo Bermudez (of Nazti Skinz).


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Adam Nathanson

The group was extant from 1987–1989, and upon its demise, Nathanson and bassist Neil Burke formed Born Against with singer Sam McPheeters.

To Leave or Die in Long Island

“Bomb the Music Industry! (and Action Action) (and Refused) (and Born Against) Are Fucking Dead” contains a sample from the British sitcom The Office.