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Generators emerged onto the punk rock scene with the release of their debut album, "Welcome To The End," under the banner of Los Angeles-based Triple X Records in 1997. Garnering positive acclaim for their inaugural effort, the band swiftly followed with a seven-song EP titled "Ninety Nine" and
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Generators reconvened with a refreshed lineup, which included the return of original guitarist Mike Snow, former Schleprock guitarist Sean Romin, and new drummer Lou Guzman, who previously played with Mike Snow in his former band, The Choice. The band recorded and released their eighth
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to step in for recording duties on the album. Brandon Lutz assumed the bass role during this transitional period. The resulting album, "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea," was recorded and released via their long-standing
European record label, People Like You Records. The band embarked on a
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Generators' reunion shows, Kane, Doosky, and Snow reunited, bolstering their lineup with former Generators member Ted Hahn on bass and Marco Duarte on drums. Duarte, having previously filled in on tours, brought a wealth of experience to the
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European leg of the Tyranny tour, the band encountered transitional phases as members Dirty Ernie Berru and Sir Doosky temporarily departed. During this interim period, remaining members Mike Snow and Doug Kane enlisted drummer Mike Clark and commenced work on a new EP. Notably, Doug
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Generators entered a hiatus in 2019, with Doug Kane reuniting with his 1980s Oi! band Doug & The Slugz, continuing their musical journey during this period of dormancy for The Generators.
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