D.R.I.

Active ·1982–present ·Houston, United States Thrash Metal Hardcore Crossover

Current lineup

  • Danny Walker Drums 2024–present
  • Greg Orr Bass 2018–present
  • Kurt Brecht Vocals 1983–present
  • Spike Cassidy Guitars 1983–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Live only
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2018 Violent Pacification and More Rotten Hits 1983-1987
 compilation —
2016 But Wait... There's More!
 ep —
2008 Skating to Some Fucked Up Shit
 compilation —
2005 D.R.I. Thrashkore Retrospektif
 compilation —
2004 Dirty Rotten Hitz
 compilation —
2003 Dirtiest... Rottenest
 compilation —
2002 The Dirty Rotten CD
 compilation —
2001 Greatest Hits
 compilation —
1995 Full Speed Ahead
 full length —
1992 Definition
 full length —
1989 Thrash Zone
 full length —
1988 4 of a Kind
 full length —
1987 Crossover
 full length —
1985 Dealing with It!
 full length —
1984 Violent Pacification
 ep —
1983 Dirty Rotten EP
 ep —

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