Suicidal Tendencies

Last up in the S bands are the fathers of crossover thrash. I of course speak of California's own Suicidal Tendencies. The band formed in 81 in the LA Punk and Hardcore scene. Their live shows were legendary, often resulting in the bands being banned from clubs due the amount of violence at the shows. Led by Mike Muir the band released their self titled 'Suicidal Tendencies' album in 83. A legendary album in the Punk scene, the album features their best known hit 'Institutionalized'. The band of course would later switch to a funk/thrash sound and would feature current Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo on a few albums. The band has gone on three different hiatuses over the years but remains together and touring today. The self titled release though captures that Punk/Hardocre scene in LA at the time and serves as a reminder of what a great time it was for music.

Suicidal remains one of the more influential crossover bands. The band was hugely popular in the Southern California area, so far as to crop up a gang based around the band. The live shows were legendary and anyone lucky enough to attend the early gigs probably has a memory that will last a lifetime. The band for me made some solid records, including their debut. However the band seemed to always go on hiatus just as things were coming together. Great band nevertheless and the debut is always a great album just to rock out to.

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