Descendents

How Good Are They LIVE?

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Critic Consensus

Based on 57 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Descendents is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Descendents concert reviews describe live shows and performances as mysterious, punchy, melodic, and powerful.

ON TOUR

The Academy, Dublin, Ireland (Mar 9); Limelight 1, Belfast, United Kingdom (Mar 10); O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom (Mar 12); O2 Ritz, Manchester, United Kingdom (Mar 14); O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, United Kingdom (Mar 15); Rock City, Nottingham, United Kingdom (Mar 16); O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom (Mar 18); Trix Antwerpen, Antwerp, Belgium (Mar 21); Skaters Palace, Münster, Germany (Mar 22); Effenaar, Eindhoven, Netherlands (Mar 23); Backstage Werk, Munich, Germany (Mar 25); Backstage Werk, München, Germany (Mar 25); Dürer Kert, Budapest, Hungary (Mar 26); Kwadrat, Kraków, Poland (Mar 28); Palác Akropolis, Praha, Czech Republic (Apr 1); Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin, Germany (Apr 2); Copenhague, Copenhague, Denmark (Apr 4); Rockefeller, Oslo, Norway (Apr 6); Fållan, Stockholm, Sweden (Apr 7); Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland (Apr 9)

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Latest Release

Mentally Drained (22 October 2021)

Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Manhattan Beach, United States (1978 - present)

Bio

Descendents is an American punk rock band from Lomita, California formed in 1978 by guitarist Frank Navetta, bassist Tony Lombardo and drummer Bill Stevenson. They are known for being one of the early bands in the hardcore punk scene to sing instead about more personal and comical topics reflective of their own lives.

Has Performed With

Modern Baseball, Bouncing Souls

Critic Concert Reviews

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

September 21, 2024

Riot Fest resumes with another NOFX farewell, plus Waxahatchee, Spoon and Descendants

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The AU Review (Australia)

October 20, 2023

Descendents – Torquay Hotel (19.10.23)

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The Music (Australia)

October 16, 2023

There are very few reliable things in life – but the Descendents’ ability to put on a flawless show should be considered one of them.

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The Music (Australia)

October 16, 2023

There are very few reliable things in life – but the Descendents’ ability to put on a flawless show should be considered one of them.

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Ambient Light (New Zealand)

October 11, 2023

There is something quite wholesome about generational shows, the gathering of family members, or even just the melding of fans who have been following a band since day one with those who have just become enlightened on said acts fare.

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