Pressure Point is an American punk band from Sacramento

Sacramento, California

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, formed in 1995 by Mike Erickson and Kenny Beasley. Pressure Point includes Mike Erickson (Vocals), Kenny Beasley (Lead guitar), Nate Alexander (Bass), Tony Courtney (Rhythm guitar), and Shane Ronan (Drums). Mike and Kenny have been the only two continuous members of the band since its creation. The band started out of the ashes of their former band Deep Six.

They have played with some of the most notable Punk, Oi!, and Hardcore bands including Blitz

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. Lars Frederiksen

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of Rancid has produced 2 of their full-lengths, their EP, and their 7". He also appeared on the song "Here to Stay" from their newest full-length, Resist and Riot.

Releases

• Give 'Em The Boot - Comp CD (Hellcat, 1997)
• Cowtown Bootboys - Split 7" (Flat Records, 1997)
• Youth On The Street - CD/LP (GMM, 1998)
• Boots & Booze - Split 7" (Coldfront, 1998)
• Skins and Pins I - V/A CD (GMM, 1998)
• Cross To Bear - CD/LP (GMM, 1999)
• Punch Drunk - V/A CD (TKO, 1999)
• Life's Blood - CD/EP (TKO, 2000)
• East Vs West - 4-Way Split 7" (Victory Records, 2000)
• Skins and Pins II - V/A CD (GMM, 2001)
• To Be Continued... - CD/LP (GMM, 2001)
• Elves Built Me a Hotrod - V/A CD (Pus Cavern, 2002)
• Sacto Scene Report - V/A CD (TKO, 2004)
• Give 'Em The Boot IV - V/A CD (Hellcat, 2004)
• Skins and Pins III - V/A CD (GMM, 2006)
• Pressure Point & Madhouse Disciples - Split CD (Downtown Academy, 2006)
• Resist and Riot - CD/LP (GMM, 2007)
• Get It Right - CD (GMM, 2008)