Bad Brains

Pioneers of hardcore punk and reggae. Quality shirts, vinyl, and accessories inspired by their legacy.

If you’re here, you already know Bad Brains basically invented hardcore punk. Four DC guys who went from jazz fusion as Mind Power to creating the fastest, most intense music anyone had heard. Then they’d switch mid-set to deep reggae grooves that’d blow your mind.

That’s Bad Brains – pure speed and aggression one minute, spiritual PMA vibes the next. H.R. doing backflips while screaming faster than most people can think. No wonder Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and every hardcore band since calls them the blueprint.

Finding Bad Brains merch that actually represents what this band means isn’t easy. Too much feels like generic punk stuff with their logo slapped on.

What we’ve got:

Classic tees and hoodies: Heavyweight cotton that won’t shrink into crop tops. Designs pulled from original tour art and album covers, with colors that match what the band intended. The I Against I artwork hits different when done right.

Reggae-inspired pieces: Their Rastafarian faith shaped everything. These designs honor that spiritual side because PMA isn’t just a slogan.

Accessories: Beanies, patches, stickers for when you want to rep without going full band-shirt mode.

We obsess over getting details right. Colors that match, prints that stay sharp, fits that work. Everything’s made by people getting paid fairly because supporting Bad Brains shouldn’t come at someone else’s expense.

Whether you discovered them through CBGB footage or you’re just learning why they’re hardcore godfathers, we’ve got something that connects you to that positive mental attitude energy.

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