Keith, Chuck, Bill, Dez, and Stephen revisit the music of Black Flag

In 1979, Black Flag unleashed a four-song 7-inch — “Nervous Breakdown” and “Fix Me” b/w “I’ve Had It” and “Wasted” — that became one of the defining documents of West Coast punk, and a cornerstone for the disaffected music of the Reagan era. The music was stripped-down, dirty, lighting-fast, and unrelenting. Over the years, Black Flag’s personnel morphed to include many drummers, bass players, guitar players, and singers. Everybody has their favorite vocalist: Chavo, Henry Rollins, it’s all a matter of personal preference. But really, it never got any better than Keith Morris’ seminal rants that kicked off that first EP. Flag reunites some of the best and brightest minds that ever joined Black Flag’s ranks. Frontman Morris is joined by bass player Chuck Dukowski, drummer Bill Stevenson, and guitarist Dez Cadena, along with guitarist Stephen Egerton of the Descendents and All, reclaiming their rightful place amid the seminal musical legacy they all played a role in creating. “Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie,” “Depression,” “My War,” “I Don’t Care,” “Rise Above” … What else do you want to hear? 

Flag plays the Masquerade on Thurs., July 7, with War on Women and the Dirty Nil. $25. 7 p.m.. 695 North Ave. N.E. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com.