Crucifix

Crucifix was an American hardcore punk band formed in San Francisco, California, in 1980. The band was part of the early West Coast hardcore punk scene and was one of the first hardcore bands to sign to a major label, Enigma Records.

Crucifix was formed by singer/guitarist Mark Deutrom, bassist Steve Gaines, and drummer Marc Weinstein. The band's early sound was heavily influenced by the British punk bands The Sex Pistols and The Clash, as well as American hardcore bands such as Black Flag and the Dead Kennedys.

Crucifix released its debut album, "The Outlook," in 1981. The album was a critical and commercial success, and helped to establish the band as one of the leading lights of the early hardcore punk scene. The band followed up "The Outlook" with two more albums, "Dehumanization" (1982) and "No Salvation" (1983).

In 1984, Crucifix disbanded after Deutrom left the band to form the band D.O.A. The band reformed in 1988 with a new lineup, but disbanded again in 1991.

Crucifix was one of the most influential hardcore punk bands of the early 1980s. The band's music was characterized by its fast tempos, aggressive lyrics, and powerful live performances. Crucifix helped to define the sound of early hardcore punk and inspired a generation of punk rockers.

In 2003, Fat Wreck Chords released a compilation album of Crucifix's material, "The Best of Crucifix." The album features tracks from the band's three studio albums, as well as a number of rare and unreleased recordings.