Altar Boys - When You're A Rebel

[93rudd]

great message in their lyrics and music too!

[93rudd]

great band!!

[PsycoSka]

they remind me of The Clash

[calbeza]

As a new Christian in 1986, this song taught me Romans 12:2. I used to have the shirt the drummer is wearing.

[bigfimpin]

Great band! I just framed this Lp cover ( when your a rebel) along with undercovers "boys and girls.." cover and I framed a "gut level music" poster for my office..maybe I will take a picture and post...

[laurag333]

this is fucking amazing. i never knew there were more like me out there.

[chopped50ford]

I love this group, I remember them in High school, never will forget, always my favorite!

[SirEddieDuncan]

i grew up in NY, now that i live in SoCal this all makes more sense to me. not sure anyone will understand what i mean......

[thecommonground]

Their music saved my life. Awesome band

[kevbutterfield]

I loved this band! In a time when Christian music was so crappy and I was a young punk this band bridged a gap for me. Thanks for the video.

[BEberly1]

Ok truth time ... that's me on the skateboard, the one with the ripped sleeves! That was a fun day! Great band. Great guys!

[earthalien77]

Need more real Christian punks!!!

[fathersredeemed]

@earthalien77 Man this brings back memories!! I wish you could still copy with RealPlayer!!!! It's hard to find this music anywhere!!!!!

[fathersredeemed]

@earthalien77 The leader of the band has such a love for God. His only mission he had was to bring people to Christ, and his heart was toward the new wave/punk fans.

[TRUCKEEDOG666]

I used to love these guys in highschool. Now I'm 38 and the music still strikes a chord with me but the whole 'God' message just seems ignorant now. Delusion, in any form, is just not cool.

[wildcatbeardown]

That doesnt make any sence The alter boys were ministering to those out there who can relate to this style of music what is dulisional about it? they Rock with a message.

[TRUCKEEDOG666]

The religious message is delusional.

[Xxmusiclover45xX]

I know the lead singer. Hes a cool guy!! He is currently in a band called the Altar Billies, they have the same songs, but in a rockabilly style. I saw them at a coffee house, and they are great. I know the bass player, JohnnyX. You go guys!!!!!

[metalfranlazar777]

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[pnkpricess059]

Awesome band!

[RockitD]

I hosted them in '86 at my high school. They rocked the place!!!

[DeathtoGlitter]

I remember seeing them at school gyms in 1983. Great guys

[Vegas01973]

Saw them in 1988 in Kentucky. It remains one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Love the Altar Boys!!! Check out Mike Stand's Full Circle CD. It rocks. Great stuff.

[getoutinit]

Icthus! I was there too. It was only a 30 minute set but they killed it! Remember Mylon Lefever came on right after and really killed the vibe.

[Vegas01973]

Wow! That's cool! I have pics from that show of me with the Altar Boys on my website. (roman scott music) I later saw Mike Stand perform in 1992 in a small coffee house in Costa Mesa, California and he performed with the same energy and charisma that he did at Ichthus! I absolutely LOVE these guys!!!

[getoutinit]

Icthus had a real laid back feel. I recall talking to all three guys and getting some pics. Where the pictures are now who knows. I remember telling Jeff that I had all their albums and he said "Both of them?" I said no, I've got the self-titled one with the campfire on the front. They are great guys!

[HeatherDBays]

This is hilarious as it sounds like the Replacements or the Outlets! X-IAN POWER POP!

[festej]

I love the cameo appearance by Steve Pannier!!! What a hoot. He comes in at 0:57 and later moshes a bit with Ric Alba (bass). This song is so passionate... I remember singing this at the top of my lungs in my youth! Mike Stand is a great man. The Altar Boys continue to impact us. Thanks a million for the posting! --joey.fester

[123be4]

beautiful! for those who like christian rock,punk rock, check oliviatheband ,they are good!

[chuckboy1]

Also, I memorized Rom.12:2 thanks to this song. Amen!

[chuckboy1]

This song is great. So many of the "Christian" bands today write songs that are ambiguous. For an unsaved person it could sound like they are just singing about a girlfriend or a boyfriend rather than God. I don't mean to put them down or the ministry they feel God has called them to but I truly appreciate music like this that makes sure you know exactly who they are talking about. Thank you for posting this. God bless

[ChocolateMilkIsTight]

dude C-punk's been my fav genre sience the cruicification!

[BEberly1]

Love it! That is me on with the sleeveless t-shirt on the skateboard! What a blast from the past!

[tommywales]

luv the tune. luv the band. luv the message !

thanks for posting this !!

[ams1725]

awesome band, Gut Level Music is their best album, I think. Saw them in concert in 1990 with Prayer Chain, twas a great show!!

[KezRox]

This is the ONLY band that has a right to call themselves the Altar Boys! :)

[KanzlerM]

I saw these guys back in the 1980's.

I was doing sound for another band at a street fair in Tustin or Orange (maybe Santa Ana).

They had a good following, but were still really humble (my impression from working with them during the overlap of bands teardown & setup)

Very real.

[MattHatter]

My good friend in high school introduced me to these guys back in the summer of 1992. That summer I got into The Altar Boys and Undercover. It was such a great time listening to these bands while growing in my faith as a young teen. I saw Mike's next project, Clash Of Symbols, a bunch of times in 1994 and 1995.

[bilcelkng]

The Altar Boys ROCK!!!! Im so glad I found this video, it brings great memories of my time at Seattle Bible College in the early to mid 80's.

[Yotabyte10]

I love the Altar Boys! They were one of the first bands I listened to when I gave my life to Christ 20 years ago. Thanks for posting

[jdrahn]

I love Altar Boys. One of the first christian punk tape I ever owned.

[fralliepunk]

yea christ punk rocks

[ihatefur]

where's Ric today?

[dbwokc]

Wow! This brings back memories! They were on of a kind. You don[t hear gorups like them anymore

[atlcowboy2536]

wow...this takes me back to a great time in my life.

thanks a lot for the post