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A List Of All The Punk Bands You Didn't Know Steve Aoki Played In

Hardcore screamo frontman turned cake throwing DJ...

Steve Aoki has become a household name in recent years and he's been recognised as one of the world's most successful DJs. 

His wild on-stage party antics, cake throwing, stage diving and champagne popping shenanigans is what he's known for. What some of you may not know, is that old mate Steve was in a number of punk rock bands before he started selling out venues and headlining festivals as a DJ. 

Steve was entirely dedicated to the scene during his college years. He was straight edge for a while, attended as many hardcore gigs as he could and even started Dim Mak Records. 

Here are the bands that he played in. Listen to Steve Aoki in a way that you've never seen him before: 

1. This Machine Kills (vocals)

2. Esperanza (guitar)

 

3. The Fire Next Time (guitar and vocals) 

4. Rifoki (drums and vocals)

This was his last punk project, where he teamed up with Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo of The Bloody Beetroots and was released by his own Dim Mak Records. 

He really can do it all.

- Martyn Reyes.

you can catch steve aoki when he heads to Aus to headline the mtv beats & eats festival on november 26 @ Stuart Park, Wollongong - get your tickets here!

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