EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 12 MIN

Dez Cadena and the Evolution of Black Flag

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

This episode dives deep into how Dez Cadena joined Black Flag, transforming their vocal and guitar textures and pushing the band toward a heavier, more introspective hardcore sound in the early 1980s. We trace his influences, touring logistics, studio work, and the DIY network that enabled the group’s rapid growth within Los Angeles’ punk scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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