Black Flag

Rival bug killer

Black Flag is an American punk rock band formed in 1976, influential in defining hardcore punk.

The name evokes the anarchist symbol—a solid black flag representing rejection of authority.

Beyond the band, a black flag in auto racing signals a driver to leave the track, and historically, pirates flew black flags to signal no quarter would be given.

Black Flag's "Damaged" defined a generation of punk.

Opposites
pirate/danger symbolism

Black Flagwhite flag

Signal of capitulation

flag of truce · safe harbor · surrender flag

punk rock musical style

Black FlagAir Supply

Available breathable atmosphere

Barry Manilow · The Carpenters · smooth jazz · easy listening · soft rock

anarchist/political symbolism

Black Flagnational flag

Official country banner

royal standard · state flag · crown · fasces · government seal

Family

black, flag, blacks, blacked, blacking, blacken, blackened, blackening, blackness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG