Blaine 'Zippy' Cook was the lead singer of the Seattle political punk

Hardcore punk

Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...

 band The Fartz

The Fartz

The Fartz were originally formed in 1981 and were one of the first well-known hardcore bands from Seattle, Washington. They were signed to Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles Record label...

 in the early 1980s. After they disbanded, Cook went on to front the thrash

Thrash metal

Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...

 oriented Accüsed. Cook currently fronts Toe Tag. He is also featured vocalist on the upcoming release, Horror Holocaust, by the thrash/death metal band, Denial Fiend. Replacing Kam Lee in the band.

Blaine and wife Rahel own Zippy's Giant Burgers in West Seattle, WA.

External links

• http://www.myspace.com/toetagofficial
• http://www.myspace.com/zippysgiantburgers