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An underground, high-energy hardcore punk act.
The Goons are a hardcore/punk band from the Washington, D.C. area that distinguished themselves in the local scene by blasting high-octane, aggressive, "mohican-kid speed-rock." Released in 1998 their debut full length, "Living in America," co-produced by Kent Stax (Scream, Suspects) and Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Bad Religion) was called a "ravenous punk onslaught" by Suburban Voice. The album earned the band comparisons to The Dead Kennedys, New Bomb Turks, and Keith Morris-era Black Flag. They built a loyal underground following by performing relentlessly up and down the East Coast before embarking on several national tours, including Warped Tour 2004. In total, The Goons have released a total of four full length recordings.
The Goons play high-octane hardcore punk rooted in the Washington, D.C. underground scene.
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Their 1998 debut full-length, Living in America, established their signature aggressive East Coast sound.