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Greg Graffin and Brian Baker Launch Exclusive New Band: Punk Icons Reignite the Flame
In a thrilling development for punk rock fans worldwide, Bad Religion’s Greg Graffin and Brian Baker have joined forces to launch a brand-new, exclusive project that promises to channel the raw energy and intellectual intensity that made their past work legendary.
The new band—yet unnamed—marks the first time Graffin and Baker have collaborated outside of Bad Religion in a focused, standalone capacity. According to early reports, the project will blend punk roots with experimental influences, drawing on everything from classic hardcore to post-punk atmospheres. The duo has been quietly writing and recording over the past year, with sessions taking place in both Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
Graffin, known for his reflective, philosophical lyricism and dual career as a university professor, hinted at the project on social media earlier this year. “This is about taking punk forward, not just looking back,” he posted, sparking speculation that has now been confirmed.
Baker, a veteran of Minor Threat and other iconic bands before his long tenure in Bad Religion, brings a versatile, hard-edged guitar sound to the table. “We’ve both grown, but we never stopped caring about the fire that punk was built on,” he said in a joint statement.
The duo is currently finalizing tracks for an EP set to drop later this year, with a limited run of live shows being discussed—emphasizing intimate venues and direct fan engagement.
While the band is separate from Bad Religion, insiders say there’s no bad blood involved. “This is an expansion, not an escape,” Graffin clarified.
With two of punk’s most respected figures at the helm, anticipation is sky-high. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, this project is poised to make waves in a scene hungry for auth
entic voices.
