The Barbarians of California

**The Barbarians of California** are a Long Beach-based punk rock crew known for their high-octane blend of skate punk grit and melodic hardcore hooks. Bursting onto the scene in the mid-2010s with a DIY ethos, they’ve carved out a reputation for relentless live shows that channel the raw energy of ’90s punk revival. Their music often tackles themes of societal burnout and absurdity, delivered with a mix of snarky lyricism and fist-pumping anthems. They’ve dropped sweat-soaked bangers like *Where Are the Punks?!?!* (2023) and *Bazooka*, while collabs like *Far Out, Bro* (featuring Snapcase’s Daryl Taberski) nod to their reverence for hardcore’s legacy.

Self-released and fueled by skatepark camaraderie, the band’s output—including gnarly tracks like *Dopamine Prophecy* and *Three Letters*—often feels like a middle finger to complacency, packaged in catchy, riff-driven chaos. While they’re cagey about personal details, their sound (and titles like *And Now I’m Just Gnashing My Teeth*) screams restless creativity. Keep an eye on these barbarians—they’re here to gnash, thrash, and keep punk’s obituary on permanent hold.

Genres

Indie Rock

Alternative Rock

Garage Rock

Hardcore Punk

Emo

Post-hardcore

Pop Punk

Melodic Hardcore

Skate Punk

Related Artists

AFI

Nirvana

Green Day

Deftones

Rise Against

NOFX

The Used

Silverstein

Descendents

Senses Fail

Underoath

Brand New

Latest Release

Modern Fashion

The Barbarians of California

Single - Released August 21, 2025