Origin: Wasthinton, DC, USA
Decades: 2000-2005
5 was a political hardcore punk band from Washington, DC formed in 2000. The band featured dual male and female vocals, their music was drew inspiration from a combination of early 80's UK anarcho-punk bands such as Crass, Zounds, The Mob as well as folk and hardcore punk. The band has been cited as a major influence on several bands including Defiance, Ohio and modern screamo acts like I Would Set Myself on Fire for You and post-hardcore band Pygmylush, among others. The band broke up in 2005 after the rel... Read More