Rancid is a Classic Punk rock group from the Bay area of California. They have an old school punk rock sound that is a refreshing change from all the NOFX influenced bands of today. Rancid is up in the ranks of such bands as the Sex Pistols and The Exploited. Their guitar driven backbone drives Tim Armstrong's anthem lyrics. They formed in 1991 when Tim and Matt met Brett and they recorded their debut self titled album. Lars Freeman joined the band soon afterward and contributed his unique guitar styling and vocal abilities. Tim and Matt have been life long friends and they also played together in the band know as Operation Ivy together. Rancid went on to record two successful albums “And out come the Wolves..” in 1996, and “Lets Go! ” in 1994. Their Videos for Salvation, Ruby Soho, Time Bomb and Nihlism received much airplay on MTV. Their latest effort entitled “Life wont Wait" was released in Spring of 1998. This album has their same Classic Punk sound and with some ska elements as well. The Record was recorded at their new studio at Tim's House and also at studios in Jamaica. Rancid delivers great recordings and there live performances are equally as exiting and give all the intensity and power of their studio recordings.