Flag of Democracy

Flag of Democracy, sometimes abbreviated as F.O.D.,[1]) is an American hardcore punk band formed in 1982 and originally from Ambler, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.

Flag of Democracy
OriginAmbler, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk
Years active1982–present
LabelsCreep Records, Motherbox Records, Bitzcore Records, SRA Records
Members
  • Jim McMonagle
  • Dave Rochon
  • Bob Walker
Past members
  • Zeke Zagar
  • Mike Giannone
Websitewww.flagofdemocracy.net

In November 1982, the band played their first show, opening for Minor Threat, Agnostic Front, and SS Decontrol.[2] During the 1980s and '90s the band embarked on international tours.[3]

On November 30, 2007, F.O.D. played their 25th Anniversary Show in Philadelphia at the First Unitarian Church.[4] In 2015, SRA Records remastered and reissued a handful of their albums for that year's Record Store Day.[5]

Band members

Current members

  • Jim McMonagle – vocals, guitar (1982–present)
  • Dave Rochon – bass guitar, vocals (1983–present)
  • Bob Walker – drums (1986–present)

Former members

  • Zeke Zagar – bass guitar (1982–1983)
  • Mike Giannone – drums (1982–1986)

Timeline

Discography

References
  1. "Punk's Comedy Troupe the Dead Milkmen Discuss the Old Days".
  2. "Flag of Democracy: Why Philly's long-running punk band just won't quit".
  3. "Flag of Democracy: Why Philly's long-running punk band just won't quit".
  4. "Louder, Faster, Harder... Older | Music | Philadelphia Weekly". Archived from the original on 2012-09-09. Retrieved 2009-07-04.
  5. "Flag of Democracy reissuing albums for Record Store Day (Stream the remastered 'Down with People')".
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