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Rollins and MacKaye Collaborate Only on 1979 Demo Mix

11/10/2025

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Henry Rollins, known for State Of Alert and Black Flag, and Ian MacKaye, co-founder of Dischord Records and former member of Minor Threat and Fugazi, did not record new music together.
Rollins said Inner Ear Studios work was only mixing a 1979 demo he transferred for MacKaye.
Neither Rollins nor MacKaye is featured on the recording.
Rollins sought permission from a band member to release the tracks.

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Story summary

Henry Rollins, known for State Of Alert and Black Flag, and Ian MacKaye, co-founder of Dischord Records and former member of Minor Threat and Fugazi, did not record new music together.
Rollins said Inner Ear Studios work was only mixing a 1979 demo he transferred for MacKaye.
Neither Rollins nor MacKaye is featured on the recording.
Rollins sought permission from a band member to release the tracks.