Vegan Reich is an American hardcore punk band from Laguna Beach, California, United States, active from 1986 to 1999. Fronted by singer-songwriter Sean Muttaqi, the band was formerly identified with the controversial hardline subculture, a more militant tendency of the vegan straight edge movement.
Along with Raid, Vegan Reich were one of the most well-known bands to identify with hardline. Vegan Reich created the founding statement for the movement, in which they write of their attempted break with the straight edge and hardcore scenes.
Members Sean Muttaqi – lead vocals, guitars, bass (1986–1992;1999) Andy Hurley – drums, percussion (1999) A.K.Ray - Bass (1999) Jon Ewing – drums (1988–1991) Aaron S. – drums (1986) Sergio Hernandez – bass (1989–1990) Dom Ehling – bass (1990–1992) Ray Titus – drums, percussion (1991–1992)
Discography Hardline 7" EP (1990, Hardline Records) The Wrath Of God single tape (1992, Hardline Records) Vanguard best of CD/10" (1995, Uprising) Jihad 7" EP (1999, Uprising)
Compilation appearances Year Song Album Label Format 1987 "Stop Talking – Start Revenging" The A.L.F. Is Watching And There's No Place To Hide... No Master's Voice Records 12"
See also Animal rights and punk subculture
References
External links Discogs page Interview with Vegan Reich's Sean Muttaqi