Origin: Houston, TX, USA
Genres: Crossover
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D.R.I.  


Largely a punk band, especially in the early years, DRI (which, of course, stands for Dirty Rotten Imbeciles) influenced many an 80's thrash band and their brand of thrash/punk/hardcore metal remains popular to this day. They are also creators of perhaps the coolest logo in the business. They haven't recorded in several years but continue to tour.

Current Members

Kurt Brecht

vocals (Pasadena Napalm Division)

Spike Cassidy

guitars

Harald Oimoen

bass

Rob Rampy

drums (Denial Fiend)

Former Members/Guests

Dennis Johnson

bass

Josh Pappe

bass

Mikey Offender

bass

John Menor

bass

Chumly Porter

bass RIP: June 5, 2011

Eric Brecht

drums (Hirax)

Felix Griffin

drums (Blunt Force Trauma)


Discography


D.R.I. 
1982 independent
  • Kurt Brecht
  • Spike Cassidy
  • Dennis Johnson
  • Eric Brecht



(EP) Violent Pacification 
1984 independent
  • Kurt Brecht
  • Spike Cassidy
  • Josh Pappe
  • Eric Brecht



Dealing With It 
1985 Rotten
  • Kurt Brecht
  • Spike Cassidy
  • Mikey Offender
  • Felix Griffin

Reviews:   Metal Observer 


Crossover 
1987 Metal Blade
  • Kurt Brecht
  • Spike Cassidy
  • Josh Pappe
  • Felix Griffin

Reviews:   Metal Observer 


Four Of A Kind 
1988 Metal Blade
  • Kurt Brecht
  • Spike Cassidy
  • Josh Pappe
  • Felix Griffin



Thrashzone 
1989 Metal Blade
  • Kurt Brecht
  • Spike Cassidy
  • John Menor
  • Felix Griffin



Definition 
1992 Rotten
  • Kurt Brecht
  • Spike Cassidy
  • John Menor
  • Rob Rampy



Live 
1994 Rotten
  • Kurt Brecht
  • Spike Cassidy
  • John Menor
  • Rob Rampy



Full Speed Ahead 
1995 Rotten
  • Kurt Brecht
  • Spike Cassidy
  • Chumly Porter
  • Rob Rampy


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