Black Flag Breaks Up: Tension, Touring, and SST Turmoil That Dismantled an Icon

This episode dives deep into the collapse of Black Flag, tracing how Greg Ginn’s creative vision clashed with Henry Rollins’ vocal aggression, how relentless touring schedules drained the band, and how SST Records’ independent operations amplified every fault line. We explore the internal power struggles, lineup churn, and economic pressures that led to their 1986 split—and look at the lasting impact on hardcore punk.

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