Bankrupt (band)
Bankrupt is a Hungarian punk rock band from Budapest, Hungary. They are one of the best-known Hungarian bands outside Hungary in their genre, having received coverage in UK, US, and Canadian online magazines.
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Bankrupt in December 2011. From left to right: William, Shorty, Rocco | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Budapest, Hungary |
| Genres | punk rock pop punk punkabilly melodic hardcore |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | PiaRRecords |
| Members | Rocco William Shorty |
| Past members | Michael K, Crow, Tibor, Black Peter |
| Website | http://www.bankrupt.hu |
Since their formation in 1996, the band has released three albums and three CD-EPs. The title song of one of their most recent releases, Rewound, was played in rotation by Hungarian Radio's music channel MR2 Petőfi and the music video of its Hungarian version "Retro" was played in rotation by MTV Hungary. The band plays melodic punk rock incorporating elements of pop punk, surf rock, britpop, melodic hardcore and punkabilly. They have played about 350 concerts in nine countries, and their releases have been reviewed by various punk rock related publications around the world. The current lineup consists of bassist/vocalist/lyricist Rocco, guitarist/vocalist William, and drummer Shorty.