Flipper

Flipper is a San Francisco punk band formed in 1979, known for a deliberately slow, heavy, and feedback-laden take on punk that emphasizes droning rhythms, thick guitar distortion, and shouted vocals. Their abrasive, confrontational live performances and bass-driven grooves contrasted with the faster hardcore scene and helped shape aspects of later noise rock and grunge-leaning music. Key characteristics include repetitive song structures, raw production, and a disruptive aesthetic.