Pagan Babies

Philadelphia Hardcore Punk Band

PAGAN BABIES are an American hardcore punk band from Philadelphia PA. founded by Michael J. McManus, vocals and lyrics, Eric Squadroni, lead guitar, Mark Pingitore, bass, Dan McGinnis, rhythm guitar, and Bruce Boyd, drums. From their first practices in the Fall of 1986 to their last shows in the Winter of 1989, the Pagan Babies were an active and influential band who left their mark on the hardcore/punk community. Pagan Babies are considered one of the early pioneers for fusing hardcore punk with rap, hip hop and rock. They are equally noted for their graffiti styled album art work created by the drummer Bruce Boyd.