Group
Downfall
Newark, OH hardcore band
- From
- Newark, United States
- Active
- 1993
- Releases
- 0
About
Downfall was a ska and punk band from the Bay Area formed by Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman, Dave Mello, Pat Mello, and Jason Hammon following the break-up of Operation Ivy in 1989 and pre-dating Armstrong's and Freeman's wider recognition in Rancid. They performed three shows, one at 924 Gilman Street, over a period of three months.
Members
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Bryan Beckman electric guitar
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Kevin Byers drums (drum set)
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Jason Clark electric guitar
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Shai Harris electric bass guitar
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James Stiers lead vocals
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Stephen Looker electric bass guitar
Links
Concerts
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- cdcd3da5-e7ce-43e6-9da8-288c2e69fe28
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 8 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.