Brutal Knights

Brutal Knights are a Canadian punk band formed in 2006 in Toronto, Ontario. In 2010, the band has been described as "the most energetic revivalist hardcore act" in Toronto.[1] Brutal Knights are also known for their humorous lyrics, written by vocalist Nick Flanagan.[2] Flanagan is also a comedian, and sometimes performs stand-up at their shows. According to Flanagan, guitarist Jon Sharron writes most of the music.[3]

Brutal Knights
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresHardcore punk
Years active2006–2010
LabelsDeranged
P Trash
Perpetrator
Riff Raff
Spin the Bottle
MembersNick Flanagan
Katie G Warrior
Randy "Jon" Sharron
John Power
El Dmang
Daniella Constanzo

Brutal Knights, along with Fucked Up, Career Suicide, and Terminal State, were part of a burgeoning hardcore punk scene in Toronto.[4] In 2006 they were voted "Best Punk Band" by Toronto's Now Magazine.

The Brutal Knights played their final show in December 2010, in Montreal, Quebec.

Discography

Albums

  • Blown 2 Completion (LP/CD, 2010, Deranged)
  • Living By Yourself (LP/CD, 2008, Deranged / P. Trash)
  • Feast of Shame (CD, 2007, Deranged)
  • The Pleasure Is All Thine (LP/CD, 2006, Deranged)

Singles and EPs

  • Total Rebellion (EP, 2009, P. Trash Records)
  • My Life, My Fault (EP, 7", 2008, Spin the Bottle)
  • "Breakdown" (7", 2007, Perpetrator)
  • Life Ain't Cool (EP, 7", 2007, Riff Raff)
  • Not Fun (EP, 7", 2007, Deranged)
  • Terrible Evenings (EP, 7", 2007, P. Trash)
  • "T.B.S.L. Baby", Split (with Western Dark) (7", 2005, Classic Bar)


References
  1. Rennie, Andrew (10 June 2010). "Brutal Knights, June 2010". nowtoronto.com. NOW Magazine. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  2. Collective Zine - review
  3. Jens (2008-04-24). "Brutal Knights: Feasting in Denmark!". Lowcut.
  4. Cummins, Johnson (2007-08-22). "Stupider than thou: Brutal Knights stump braindead punks with classic hardcore and cutting humour". Montreal Mirror. Archived from the original on 2009-06-04. Retrieved 2008-08-23.
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