Blue Collar Revenge Theory

Blue Collar Revenge Theory began in June of 1998 when four friends decided that that particular summer would be much more fun if they spent it writing and playing the punk/hardcore music they loved. After playing its first show to unprecedented praise, the band became more of a serious endeavor...eventually being among the first bands to record at the now defunct In Transit Studios (the results of which comprise the s/t CD documented below). BCRT, through numerous lineup changes, went on to play numerous shows in Louisville and elsewhere to highly receptive audiences between 1998 and 2002, including a memorable show in Chicago, Illinois where the band was nearly arrested after a night of hallucinogens and breaking and entering. Through it all though, BCRT emphasized the priority of substance over image, individuality over herd mentality, all the while being happy and having a fun time.

Taking cues from a wide variety of influences, BCRT's music was all over the board. From traditional hardcore to moody indie rock, from frenzied punk to all-out metal, from subtle melody to brutal noise, and everything in between...these were all elements of the band's trademark sound.

Members have gone on to Coliseum, Redhanded, Nixon, Three Nails For a False Prophet, The Royalty, Thaedra, and Haywire Act.

(There is an unreleased 2001 recording featuring the fourth lineup floating around somewhere.)

Lineup 1: