Clit 45

Clit 45 (“sex and violence “ in case you were wondering what they were thinking when they came up with that name) started out when it’s members were barely old enough to legally drive to their gigs and definitely NOT legally able to buy the 40 ounce bottles of beer that is their pre-show ritual. The founding members met at their Long Beach high school and have along the way recruited new members as others moved on to pursue other things. Like any young band, they’ve done their share of touring that amounted to outstanding debts when they returned home, endless shows to empty crowds, and now, they’re starting to reap the benefits of their dedication.

The band members can now cop their own forties. They’ve self-released 7 inches and have tours with comparable bands such as The Casualties and The Unseen under their belts and have quickly risen through the ranks of the US Street Punk scene. Along the way, they’ve built a loyal fan base of kids that have been itching for more Clit 45. Also, after having just inked a deal with LA’s BYO Records, they’ve recorded their first official long player “Self-Hate Crimes,” released on April 19, 2005. The album delivers everything dangerous and exciting about youth. Take, for example, the lead track “Can’t Stop the Bleeding” which clocks in at just over a minute a half and delivers a sharp blow to the ears. Lead vocalist Dave shouts with a venomous passion as he’s backed solidly by his longtime companion on the guitar Mike. Tucked in the rhythm section to tie the sounds up is longtime A Global Threat drummer, Mike. It’s easy to dismiss this noise as just that, but you’ll catch yourself chanting to yourself the hook to the song “Cut me cut slice slice kill I'm a used rolled dollar bill”.

Clit 45, as of Dec. 2006, has gone on "indefinite hiatus" citing the need for a break from the band and each other. How long? This is unknown, but this frees them up to do various musical and non-musical projects which they will keep the public informed about if they choose to do so.

To quote the band: "Let me clarify, we are not breaking up."