80s Band Banned From IG For Problematic Name

One popular 80s band recently found themselves removed from IG.

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Suicidal Tendencies was formed in Venice, California, in 1980.

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Despite making thirteen albums, their IG page was removed due to their name.

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After three weeks, it was finally reinstated.

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Fans are outraged that the page was taken down at all.

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Their first hit single “Institutionalized” in 1983 made the band a smash success.

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It gained popularity through MTV and was immortalized as a track on “Guitar Hero 2.”

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The band is currently focused on making new music.

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However, guitarist Ben Weinman hinted that a future album may have been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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