The Guts

**The Guts** are a scrappy, no-frills punk rock outfit hailing from Los Angeles, known for their high-octane live shows and unapologetically raw sound. Formed in the early 2000s, the band built a reputation in the DIY punk scene with their fist-pumping anthems and tongue-in-cheek humor, dropping releases like *Songs of Freedom* (2003) and *O.F.S.C.* (2005) that blended catchy hooks with sneering defiance. Their rowdy performances at festivals like Insubordination Fest (including the 2007 live recording) and collaborations like *Wimpy Rutherford & The Guts Live at Insub Fest* solidified their status as underground favorites. Tracks like *Let It Go* and *Sometimes You Just Can’t Win* capture their knack for mixing self-deprecating wit with a fiercely independent spirit, while *Sensitive Side Of* cheekily nods to their softer side—if you squint. Though not prolific in recent years, The Guts remain a beloved blip on the punk radar, perfect for fans of bands like The Casualties or Defiance, Ohio.

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