Rancid

Rancid, the seminal American punk rock band, exploded onto the scene in Berkeley, California in 1991. Formed by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, veterans of the influential Operation Ivy, they spearheaded (alongside Green Day and The Offspring) a punk rock revival that swept the US in the mid-90s, catapulting the genre back into the mainstream.

Over their three-decade career, Rancid has maintained a fiercely loyal following, deeply rooted in their underground origins. While the lineup has seen some changes – notably Brett Reed`s departure in 2006, replaced by Branden Steineckert on drums – the core of Armstrong (guitar and vocals) and Freeman (bass and vocals) remains constant. Lars Frederiksen (guitar and vocals) completed the current, enduring lineup. Frederiksen joined after the recording of their debut, making his first appearance with the band on tour.

Their prolific output includes ten studio albums, a split album, a compilation, two EPs, and a number of live releases. These recordings have solidified Rancids place as one of punk rocks all-time giants, with over four million records sold worldwide. Their ascension to fame was cemented in 1994 with Let`s Go, their second album, and the breakout single "Salvation."