Rancid Vat

Biography

Although not a huge name in the rock world, veteran punk/metal band Rancid Vat has enjoyed a small but enthusiastic cult following and has outlived a lot of other punk-minded outfits. Rancid Vat (not to be confused with Rancid) has been around since 1981, when bassist Phil Irwin, aka the Whiskey Rebel, and his wife, Marla Vee (who has played bass and guitar as well as drums) formed the band's first lineup in Portland, OR, and recruited lead singer Steve Wilson. Over the years, R... Read more