Angry Samoans

Though not featured in the film The Decline of Western Civilization, the Angry Samoans were as much a part of the early L.A. hardcore scene as more celebrated bands such as X, Fear, Black Flag, the Germs, and the Circle Jerks. Formed in 1978 by two rock critics, "Metal" Mike Saunders and Gregg Turner, the Samoans were as offensive as they were tuneful. Only East Coast counterparts the Meatmen came...