through irony, using images from hate groups for their album/CD covers. Musical style Musically, the band was firmly rooted in the early hardcore/punk crossover tradition, but moved deeper into waters uncharted by their punk rock contemporaries as their career progressed. While their 1983 debut is an accomplished work squarely in keeping with hardcore punk convention, their 1990 followup features dense guitar work replete with solos and overdubs, diversified tempos and several sonic experiments, leading it to draw comparisons to Black Sabbath and 1970s album-oriented rock. Band members Current members Stza (Scott Sturgeon) - guitar and lead vocals Paul (Cripple) Bakija – guitars (1980–1990, 2006–present) Tibbie X – bass (2012–present) Charlie (Tripper) Bonet – drums (1980–1982, 2019–present) Mark Zapata – drums (2022- ) Former members Dave Rubinstein – vocals (1980–1990; died 1993) Andy Bryan – bass (1980–1981; died 2002) Al Pike – bass (1981–1984, 2006–2011) Steve Weissman – drums (1982–1984) Victor Dominicis – bass (1984–1990) Rick Griffith – drums (1984–1985) Javier Madriaga – drums (1985–1990, 2006–2010) Pat McGowan – vocals (2006–2010) Kenny Young – guitars, vocals (2010–2012; died 2014) Jim "Diesel" Pepe – vocals (2011–2012) Dave Manzullo – bass (2011–2012) Mike Sabatino – drums (2010–2012) Felipe Torres – drums (2012–2013) Trey Oswald – vocals (2012–2015) Stig Whisper – drums (2013–2015) Jeff Penalty – vocals (2015) A.J. Delinquent – vocals (2016) Rick Contreras – drums (2015–2016) Max M. - vocals (2016) Björn - drums (2016) Kevin Knuckles – drums (2016–2017) David Luna – vocals (2016-2017) Spike Polite – vocals (2017–2018) Vince Sollecito – drummer (2017–2019) Neil Patterson – vocals (2019–2021) Timeline Discography Reagan Youth released only one album during their existence as a band (in 1984); originally titled Youth Anthems for the New Order, it was re-released as Reagan Youth (Volume 1) by the small independent label New Red Archives in 1989. This album eventually sold 40,000 copies. A second album, titled Volume 2, was completed and released in 1990, after the official breakup of the band. Both are still available on vinyl, as well as a CD titled A Collection of Pop Classics that combines both records. A collection of live recordings was issued in 1998 as Live and Rare. CDs and vinyl Youth Anthems for the New Order (1984) Volume 1 (1989) Volume 2 (1990) A Collection of Pop Classics (1994) Live & Rare (1998) Punk Rock New York (2007) The Complete Youth Anthems for the New Order 7" box