Transplants Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Reggae Alternative rock Post-hardcore Hardcore punk Punk rock Pop punk Rapcore Ska punk Skate punk Ska Rap rock Punk

Members

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Travis Barker

Roles:

Drummer Music Producer

Groups:

Blink-182 Box Car Racer Supergroup B Goldfinger +44 Soul Assassins The Aquabats ANTEMASQUE Feeble Tim Timebomb And Friends Expensive Taste TRV$DJAM On Being Human Travis Barker & Mix Master Mike

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Matt Freeman

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Rancid Social Distortion Operation Ivy Dance Hall Crashers MDC Tim Timebomb And Friends Devils Brigade Basic Radio The Crew Shaken 69 Downfall Charger Auntie Christ

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Tim Armstrong

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Rancid Operation Ivy Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards The Aggrolites Dance Hall Crashers Tim Timebomb And Friends Crimpshrine Devils Brigade Basic Radio Armstrongs Shaken 69 Downfall The Crew Engine Room Landfill Crew Special Forces The Silencers DOOM REGULATOR

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Brody Dalle

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Queens of the Stone Age The Distillers Eagles of Death Metal Spinnerette

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Kevin Bivona

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Rancid The Interrupters Tim Timebomb And Friends Landfill Crew

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Justin Bivona

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Sugar Ray The Interrupters Tim Timebomb And Friends

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Elvis Cortez

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Manic Hispanic Tim Timebomb And Friends Left Alone

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Skinhead Rob

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Soul Assassins Expensive Taste Death March Warfare

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About

Transplants is an American punk rock supergroup that fuses the intensity of hardcore punk with elements of rap rock and ska punk. Formed in the late '90s, the group consists of Tim Armstrong (vocals, guitar), best known for his work with Rancid; Travis Barker (drums), the dynamic drummer from blink-182; and Rob Aston (vocals), who brings a gritty edge to their sound. This trio combines their diverse influences to create music that defies easy categorization, appealing to fans across the punk spectrum.

How to Sound Like Transplants

The sound of Transplants is both gritty and eclectic, characterized by aggressive rhythms and a blend of punk energy with hip-hop and reggae grooves. The band thrives on raw, unabashed power, with Armstrong's guitar work often switching from distorted punk riffs to reggae-inflected strumming. Barker's drumming is a driving force, seamlessly navigating between rapid-fire punk beats and funkier, more syncopated rhythms, often utilizing his DW 5000 Turbo Bass Drum Pedal for precision. The vocal interplay between Armstrong and Aston adds a layer of complexity, with Aston's raw delivery contrasting Armstrong's more melodic style. To emulate their sound, an emphasis on energetic, rhythmic precision and a willingness to experiment with genre-blending elements is crucial.

Discography

Transplants

2002

Haunted Cities

2005

In A Warzone

2013

Take Cover

2017

Get the Transplants Sound

Want to sound like Transplants? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.

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