Rollins Band "Tearing"

Almost immediately after the legendary punk/hardcore band Black Flag called it quits in 1987, lead singer Henry Rollins issued his first solo releases, Hot Animal Machine and Drive By Shootings (the latter an EP credited to Henrieta Collins and the Wifebeating Childhaters), featuring longtime friend Chris Haskett on guitar, bassist Bernie Wandel, and drummer Mick Green. But Rollins missed being part of a true band, hence the formation of the Rollins Band. Similar in style to the Flag's latter direction (Sabbath-esque riff-heavy hardcore metal), the Rollins Band enlisted ex-Gone members Sim Cain (drums) and Andrew Weiss (bass), while Haskett remained onboard. The group quickly made a name for themselves with their explosive concerts and nonstop touring, as soundman Theo Van Rock signed on as well (Rock's contributions were so great that he was often credited as a fifth member of the band).

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[eazybe1]

when i saw this performed live, my head blew off

[livingstillbirth]

Men have many measuring sticks and women are the most intensely personal of them all. Your boss, friends, or relatives can't hurt you as much as a woman that you let into your heart. Henry shows us the true meaning of hypersensitive masculinity. A man's heart is cursed with hidden dimensions, but none crueler than the self-blame of a relationship gone wrong. Iterations of guilt and regret build themselves into a prison of conscience. This song is a painful wail from behind those prison walls.

[90sgrunge1]

Saw them live three times

[90sgrunge1]

just bought this on itunes even though I used to have the tape, then the cd lol. Rollins band rocked!

[Rschr101]

"Are you at all like your father?"

[rob sacca]

this was in elizabeth,n.j. i was there my home town

[djstevie69]

Outstanding.



[thunderbirdforlife]

What a guitarist this guy is. very impressive.

[Flunder]

also I know he deals with his pain sober. which I admire alot.

[Flunder]

when I need to hear this for my sanity? its there. thank you Henry Rollins.you make my life a jam.a real jam.