D.O.A. is a pioneering Canadian punk rock band from Vancouver, often hailed as one of the founders of hardcore punk alongside notable acts like Black Flag and Dead Kennedys. Formed in early 1978 by Joey “Shithead” Keithley and other members from the earlier band The Skulls, D.O.A. quickly made a name for themselves with their politically charged lyrics and energetic performances. Their second album, Hardcore ’81, is credited with popularizing the...