Vegan Reich

Vegan Reich was an American hardcore punk band from Laguna Beach, California, United States, active from 1987 to 1993, and 1999. Fronted by Muslim singer-songwriter Sean Muttaqi,[1] the band is mostly identified with the controversial hardline subculture of the vegan straight edge movement.

Vegan Reich
OriginLaguna Beach, California, United States
Genres
Years active1988 – 1993, 1996, 1999
Associated actsRaid
Websitemyspace.com/veganreich
Past membersSean Muttaqi
Andy Hurley
Jon Ewing
Aaron S.
Sergio Hernandez
Dom Ehling
Ray Titus

Along with Raid, Vegan Reich were one of the most well known bands to identify with hardline. Vegan Reich created the founding statement for the movement, in which they write of their attempted break with the straight edge and hardcore scenes.[2]

Members
  • Sean Muttaqi – lead vocals, guitars, bass (1987–92;1999)
  • Andy Hurley – drums, percussion (1999)
  • Jon Ewing – drums (1988–1991)
  • Aaron S. – drums (1987)
  • Sergio Hernandez – bass (1989–1990)
  • Dom Ehling – bass (1990–1992)
  • Ray Titus – drums, percussion (1991–1992)

Discography
  • 1987: Stop Talking – Start Revenging" (track on ALF compilation LP)
  • 1990: Hardline (EP)
  • 1992: The Wrath Of God
  • 1995: Vanguard (Best of)
  • 1999: Jihad (EP)

See also

References
  1. Pike, Sarah (2011). "Religion and Youth in American Culture". The Study of Children in Religion: A Methods Handbook. New York, N.Y.: New York University Press. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-8147-7746-6.
  2. Sanneh, Kelefa. "Vegan Jihad: A Conversation with Sean Muttaqi". Bidoun: A Quarterly Forum for Middle Eastern Talent (16).
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