Daredevils was an American
punk rock
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band from Los Angeles, California, that was composed of
Brett Gurewitz
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,
Gore Verbinski
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, Dean Opseth, and
Josh Freese
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. It was formed in 1994 by guitarist Gurewitz after his departure from
Bad Religion
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.
Daredevils released only one single "Hate You", with the B-side "Rules, Hearts", and disbanded.
The editor for
AllMusic
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rated it at 3 out 5, unfavorably comparing it to the Daredevil's work as the band
Bad Religion
Bad Religion is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilities and ...
, but still considered it to be "solid, mature punk tunes". The characterized Gurewitz's lyrics as "uncharacteristically smug", but not "without his usual penetrating insights".
Members
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Brett Gurewitz
Brett W. Gurewitz (born May 12, 1962), nicknamed Mr. Brett, is an American musician and record producer, best known as the co-founder and guitarist of the Punk rock, punk band Bad Religion. He is also the owner of the music label Epitaph Records ...
– guitar, vocals (see also
Bad Religion
Bad Religion is an American punk rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilities and ...
)
*
Gore Verbinski
Gregor Justin "Gore" Verbinski (born March 16, 1964) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing ''Mouse Hunt'', '' The Ring'', the first 3 ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' films, and '' Rango''. For '' ...
– guitar (see also Little Kings)
* Dean Opseth – bass (see also
Medicine
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)
*
Josh Freese
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– drums (see also
A Perfect Circle
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,
Guns N' Roses
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,
The Offspring
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,
The Vandals
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,
Nine Inch Nails
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)
Discography
Singles
* "Hate You" (1996)
Music videos
* "Hate You" (1996)
References
Punk rock groups from California
American rock music supergroups
Musical groups established in 1994
Musical groups from Los Angeles
1994 establishments in California
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