The Defiant (band)


The Defiant is an American punk rock supergroup consisting of vocalist Dicky Barrett, drummer Pete Parada, guitarist Greg Camp, bassist Johnny Rioux, and guitarist Joey La Rocca.

History

Band formation

The band began as the result of writing sessions between Barrett, Camp and Parada during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, following Parada's controversial departure from the Offspring in 2021 due to his following medical advice not to be vaccinated against COVID-19; and Barrett's breakup with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones in part due to his opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Debut album

The band released their debut album, If We're Really Being Honest, on October 27, 2023, through Cranberry Bog Records, followed by a string of promotional appearances on Timcast IRL and other television and internet programs.
Following the release, the band announced a major US tour supporting Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in early 2024. The band performed their single "Dead Language" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 3, 2024.

Discography

Albums

  • ''If We're Really Being Honest''

Singles

  • "Where Did Lady Liberty Go?"
  • "Dead Language"
  • "Can't Stop Crying"
  • "Everybody Loves Me"
  • "Where Were You?"

Band members