Cerebral Ballzy is an old-school hardcore-influenced punk rock band formed by five skateboarders from Brooklyn. Formed in 2010, the group prides itself on creating the type of breakneck tempos and short bursts of noise that characterized 1980s punk staples such as Black Flag, Bad Brains and Minor Threat. The band received a contract from Vice Records just six months after it formed, prompted by a debut 7" called You're Idle. With a full-length album in the works, it seems like Cerebral Ballzy has the potential to become a popular alternative to some of the more watered-down subgenres of punk rock that have popped up in recent years.
