Shattered World Records

Belligerent 86 was formed in Austin, TX in 1997 by Houston Ritcheson (guitar, vocals) and Bobby Fuentes (drums, vocals) after the demise of their ska/oi/punk band the Contradicks, which was formed in 1994 along with Dynamite Boy guitarist Sean Neil. Going for a harder edge and a sound to go along with their reputation for being 86'd from most reputable clubs in Austin, the name Belligerent 86 was taken. Along with Josh Nash on bass,(replaced shortly after by Josh "pink" Purpurra previously of Endless Struggle) the band was originally a trio and began practicing in South Austin's infamous practice space/party spot/show venue The South House along with notable Austinites The Lower Class Brats, The Chumps and The Oi!strs (who Fuentes also played drums for). After breaking up in 1999 shortly following the band's Austin appearance on the Social Chaos tour, Houston went on to form Brewtality Inc. and Bobby went on to front the Austin hardcore band Blunt Force Trauma. When local interest in Belligerent 86 was rekindled by heavy airplay on pirate radio station KAOS 95.9, the band decided to give it another go. This time with Doug O. from Route 23 taking on lead guitar duties, and Mike "Danger" Conklin on bass. The result was the first release in the bands 10 year history, Off The Wagon.
Intentionally sequenced to resemble a long weekend of drunken debauchery, Off The Wagon grabs you by the blue collar and clocks you out of work on Friday with "Punch Out Time"...A few beers, brawls, break-ups and STDs later and you're out on "Saturday Night"...A rowdy pub version of the Sam Cooke Classic. The songs in between will have you pumpin' your fists, singin' along and slammin' your beers...Sunday then comes and drops you off at home safely after swerving out of the Sunday Drunk Club Ball with "Been Drinkin' ". Just in time for work on Monday morning. Be sure to sleep face down!!