Brace yourself for the brutal and boundary-breaking My War, the divisive 1984 album from punk pioneers Black Flag now available on vinyl in all its uncompromising glory.

My War marked a seismic shift in Black Flag’s sound, splitting the album between frantic, classic hardcore on Side A and slow, sludgy, almost proto-metal dirges on Side B. That contrast sent shockwaves through the punk scene, but what once polarised fans has since become legendary. This album helped lay the groundwork for genres like sludge metal and grunge, influencing everyone from Melvins to Nirvana.

Formed in Hermosa Beach in 1976, Black Flag led by guitarist Greg Ginn and fronted by the ferocious Henry Rollins redefined punk with a relentless DIY spirit, raw aggression, and social commentary. My War remains one of their most iconic and controversial records, challenging expectations and expanding what punk could be.

SIDE A

1. My War
2. Can't Decide
3. Beat My Head Against The Wall
4. I Love You
5. Forever Time
6. The Swinging Man

SIDE B

1. Nothing Left Inside
2. Three Nights
3. Scream