Group
Verbal Abuse
- From
- Houston, United States
- Since
- 1981–present
- Releases
- 7
- crossover thrash
- hardcore punk
- punk
- thrash metal
About
Verbal Abuse is an American hardcore punk/crossover thrash band formed in Houston in 1981. They were one of the early bands of hardcore punk. In 1983, they relocated to San Francisco where they recorded a solid hardcore album. By 1985, along with multiple band member changes, they had transitioned to a crossover thrash sound, becoming a significant part of the nascent California crossover thrash scene. Eventually they settled in Oakland, California.
Members
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Nicki Sicki lead vocals
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Brett Dodwell bass guitar
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Greg James drums (drum set)
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Eric Mastrokalos guitar
Discography
Albums
Live
Compilations
Links
Social
Concerts
Reference
Tags
- thrash
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 1502e715-b50a-417f-98a4-77a0a128ed0d
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 11 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.