Atlantic reissued the previously-released-on-Epitaph album, Recipe for Hate (1993), which became commercially successful, as did its 1994 follow-up Stranger than Fiction. Bad Religion pioneered the punk rock revival movement of the 1990s, establishing a formula for California-based punk bands such as Green Day and Epitaph-signed acts the Offspring, NOFX and Rancid.

Īfter gaining a large underground following and critical praise through their releases on Gurewitz's label Epitaph in the 1980s and early 1990s, Bad Religion experienced mainstream success after signing to the major label Atlantic in 1993. They are considered to be one of the best-selling punk rock acts of all time, having sold over five million albums worldwide. To date, Bad Religion has released seventeen studio albums, two live albums, three compilation albums, three EPs, and two live DVDs. Guitarist Mike Dimkich and drummer Jamie Miller have been members of the band since 20 respectively. The band has experienced multiple line-up changes, with singer Greg Graffin being the band's only constant member, though fellow founding members Jay Bentley and Brett Gurewitz have also been with the band for most of their history while guitarist Brian Baker has been a member of the group since 1994. Musically, they are noted for their melodic sensibilities and extensive use of three-part vocal harmonies. The band's lyrics cover topics related to religion, politics, society, the media and science. Bad Religion is an American punk rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1980.

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