#156 - Majority Rule - Emergency Numbers

About this episode

The episode explores the history and impact of the hardcore band Majority Rule, including their music and significant moments in their career.

This week on Riff Worship, we’re diving into the comprehensive history of Washington D.C.’s Majority Rule! From skateboarding and high school Driver’s Ed to their final release, Emergency Numbers, we’ll explore the lineage of one of hardcore's most abrasive and dynamic trios. In this episode, we discuss: Their first basement demo and early split 7-inches with Positive State, Turbine, and The Blackout Terror. Majority Rule’s transition into a three-piece, with Matt Michel and Kevin Lamiell stepping up to the microphone. The making of their landmark debut album, Interviews With David Frost, alongside producer Brian McTernan. An in-depth breakdown of Emergency Numbers including working with Jim Siegel at The Outpost, Matt Michel’s iconic photography layout, and a guitar/bass gear rundown. Why the band gracefully parted ways in 2004, their impactful reunion tours with Pg.99 and City of Caterpillar, and how those shows birthed their current project, NØ MAN! Recommendations: Portrayal of Guilt - …Beginning of the End Portrayal of Guilt - Devil Music Infant Island - Obsidian Wreath NØ MAN - Moan NØ MAN - Glitter and Spit Follow Riff Worship Instagram…

People in this episode

Hosts: Austin Paulson, Dylan Adams, Justin Swindle

Topics covered

• Majority Rule
• hardcore music
• band history
• album breakdown
• reunion tours
• music recommendations

Keywords

• Majority Rule
• Emergency Numbers
• hardcore
• music history
• band reunion
• album analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Majority Rule, Positive State, Turbine, The Blackout Terror, Interviews With David Frost, Emergency Numbers, Jim Siegel, The Outpost, NØ MAN

Books & works: Portrayal of Guilt - …Beginning of the End, Portrayal of Guilt - Devil Music, Infant Island - Obsidian Wreath, NØ MAN - Moan, NØ MAN - Glitter and Spit

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