SSD stands for Society System Decontrol. SSD was formed in 1981 and they played their last show in April 1985. The band was from Boston, MA, USA, and was formed by guitarist/songwriter Alan Barile. SSD was the driving force behind the early Boston hardcore punk scene, with Al often arranging for local shows and putting out records on his own label, Xclaim!. Many Boston kids were also inspired by SSD's musical approach and strict Straight Edge ideology (although it later came to be known that vocalist Springa did not always subscribe to those beliefs). The group's first two records, "The Kids Will Have Their Say" (1982) and "Get It Away" (1983) are now considered classics by many hardcore fans. By the time 1984's "How We Rock" was released, SSD was clearly moving in more a hard rock/heavy metal direction, which alienated some fans. After 1985's "Break It Up" was released, the band split up, and Al sold off all his equipment to buy a jet ski.
In 2008, it was announced that SSD would be appearing at a festival in Europe. Shortly after, it was revealed that this version of SSD was actually Springa with some new musicians. On his SSD Myspace page, Al denounced this reunion and stated that SSD and Xclaim! had severed all ties with Springa. There is currently no mention of Springa on Xclaim!'s SSD page.
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April 6, 1985
Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesLast SSD concert
1. Get It Away
March 30, 1985
Grand Olympic Auditorium
Los Angeles, California, United StatesMarch 15, 1985
Grand Olympic Auditorium
Los Angeles, California, United StatesDecember 8, 1984
Paradise Rock Club
Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesNovember 4, 1984
The Channel
Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesOctober 21, 1984
New York South
Florence, New Jersey, United StatesMay 12, 1984
Grand Olympic Auditorium
Los Angeles, California, United StatesApril 29, 1984
The Channel
Boston, Massachusetts, United States1. Get It Away
2. No Reply
3. Nothing Done
February 19, 1984
9:30 Club
Washington, Washington, D.C., United StatesFebruary 4, 1984
Café Wazo, Cégep de Sainte-Foy
Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaJanuary 28, 1984
Rock Hotel
New York, New York, United StatesNovember 20, 1983
The Channel
Boston, Massachusetts, United States1. Get It Away
2. No Reply
3. Nothing said
August 24, 1983
Shamus O'Brians
South El Monte, California, United StatesAugust 21, 1983
The Nightlife
Austin, Texas, United StatesAugust 17, 1983
Shamus O'Brians
South El Monte, California, United States1. No Reply
2. Remember (Walking in the Sand)(George Morton cover)
August 15, 1983
Grange Hall
Soquel, California, United StatesAugust 14, 1983
Ruthie's Inn
Berkeley, California, United StatesAugust 11, 1983
On Broadway Theatre
San Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 9, 1983
Sportsman Hall
Los Angeles, California, United StatesAugust 8, 1983
Sportsman Hall
Los Angeles, California, United StatesSSD has released 4+ albums. Some of their notable releases include 3 12" Records On A CD, Power, Break It Up. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of SSD's most popular tracks include Boiling Point, Glue, Get It Away, How Much Art, Fight Them. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
SSD stands for Society System Decontrol. SSD was formed in 1981 and they played their last show in April 1985. The band was from Boston, MA, USA, and was formed by guitarist/songwriter Alan Barile.... Read the full biography on this page.
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