Bl'ast

Having formed in 1982, the highly influential Santa Cruz hardcore legend BL'AST! released their first album, The Power of Expression in 1985. This debut album completely blew everyone away and went on to become one of the highly sought after, "must- have" hardcore albums from the 80s.

BL'AST! were beyond intense, continually pushing the boundaries of hardcore with their advanced musicianship, unstoppable energetic delivery and explosive live performances. This overwhelming power caught the attention of SST records, who released the band's second album, It's In My Blood in 1987. Their third album Take The Manic Ride, was then released in 1989.

BL'AST!'s wide-eyed, ambitious approach and intense perseverance became an influence for many bands to come. Shortly after the release of Take The Manic Ride the band broke up and their story was buried by time and dust.. UNTIL NOW!