BAD BRAINS Partner With Trust Records To Preserve Their Legacy & Catalog

Punk icons Bad Brains have announced a major new agreement with Trust Records, one that places the group’s extensive catalog, intellectual property, and long-term legacy under an artist-guided framework. As part of the newly formed Artist Advisory Board, bassist Darryl Jenifer will help oversee the future of the band’s creative footprint, including publishing, recorded music, trademarks, likeness rights, and visual IP.

The partnership covers every element the band owns and controls — from their foundational self-titled album Bad Brains to game-changing releases including Rock For Light, I Against I, and Quickness.

Jenifer expressed his excitement about embracing the next era of Bad Brains:

“After 40 plus years of forging the spirit PMA through our brand of progressive punk rock aka Hardcore, I’m happy that Bad Brains will be sharing the wheel with TRUST in our ongoing quest to keep Bad Brains alive in the hearts and minds of our supporters as we step into the future. TRUST’s love and knowledge of Bad Brains and the PMA ethos makes them a perfect match to partner with as we keep Bad Brains ‘Sailin’ On‘. Stay tuned for what’s next to come. One love and a hefty dose of PMA.”

Originally formed in Washington, D.C. in 1978, Bad Brains redefined the possibilities of punk and hardcore through staggering musicianship, spirituality, and innovation. Their impact has stretched far beyond the underground — inspiring major artists such as Rage Against The Machine, Beastie Boys, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Sublime, Green Day, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, and Deftones. The original lineup featured H.R. on vocals, Dr. Know on guitar, Darryl Jenifer on bass, and Earl Hudson on drums.

Trust Records founder Matt Pincus celebrated the partnership:

“We started Trust Records to promote, preserve, and protect punk and hardcore music and the culture that surrounds it. Bad Brains is the absolute top of the mountain in punk and hardcore. They taught the rest of us how to do it. It is the highest honor partner with Darryl and Bad Brains in the stewardship of their iconic work.”

Co-founder Joe Nelson echoed the sentiment:

“Bad Brains are an iconic and legendary band whose impact on global culture cannot be overstated. We are thrilled that they’ve chosen Trust Records as their home and we look forward to working with them to continue to build their fan base around the world.”

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