How Could Hell Be Any Worse?
Album by Bad Religion
Released	Original: 1982 First CD release: 1991 (on 80-85) Second CD release: April 6, 2004
Recorded	1981-1982
Genre	Hardcore
Length	29:40
Label	Epitaph Records
Producer(s)	Bad Religion
Professional reviews
AMG (3/5) link
Bad Religion chronology
Bad Religion (EP) (1981)	How Could Hell Be Any Worse? (1982)	Into the Unknown (1983)

How Could Hell Be Any Worse? was the first full-length album released by influential punk band Bad Religion. It was financed by a $1 000 loan by guitarist Brett Gurewitz's father. Its success surprised the band when it sold 10 000 copies in under a year. The sound of the record was vastly improved from their first release, 1981's self-titled EP. The record was originally released as an LP in 1982. It was released on CD as part of the 1991 compilation, '80-'85, and was remastered for the 2004 re-issue of this album. "We're Only Gonna Die," and "Fuck Armageddon, This Is Hell," became fan favorites and are staples of the band's live show to this day. Image File history File links This image is of a music album or single cover, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by either the publisher of the album or the artist(s) which produced the music in question. ... An album is a collection of related audio tracks, released together commercially in an audio format to the public. ... Bad Religion is an influential punk rock band known for poignant, erudite lyrics and biting social commentary. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Compact Disc logo was inspired by that of the previous Compact Cassette. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 80-85 is the 1991 compilation album by Bad Religion. ... The Compact Disc logo was inspired by that of the previous Compact Cassette. ... April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Hardcore punk—also known as hardcore in the punk rock and heavy metal scenes—is a faster, heavier version of punk rock, characterized by short, loud, and often passionate songs. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Bad Religion is an influential punk rock band known for poignant, erudite lyrics and biting social commentary. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ... Bad Religion is an influential punk rock band known for poignant, erudite lyrics and biting social commentary. ... Bad Religion was the first release of hardcore band Bad Religion. ... Into the Unknown is a 1983 album- the second LP by Bad Religion. ... A group of punks at a music festival. ... Bad Religion is an influential punk rock band known for poignant, erudite lyrics and biting social commentary. ... Brett Gurewitz (aka: Mr. ... See also: 1980 in music, other events of 1981, 1982 in music, 1980s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 10 - Revival of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Pirates of Penzance opens at Broadways Uris Theatre, starring Linda Ronstadt and Rex Smith February 14... Bad Religion was the first release of hardcore band Bad Religion. ... // Events January 15 - K.C. and the Sunshine Bands Harry Wayne Casey is seriously injured in an automobile accident in Miami, Florida. ... See also: 1990 in music, other events of 1991, 1992 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events 1991 was the year that grunge music made its popular breakthrough. ... 80_85 is Bad Religions compilation album, released in November 1991 with a list of tracks from their older albums before the come_back of the 1987 release Suffer. ... See also: 2004 in music (UK) other events of 2004 list of years in music 2000s in music // Events January 1 - Vienna New Years Concert by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Vienna, conducted by Riccardo Muti January 1 - Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol January 3 - Britney Spears marries Jason...

Track listing

1. "We're Only Gonna Die" (Graffin) - 2:12
2. "Latch Key Kids" (Graffin) - 1:38
3. "Part III" (Bentley) - 1:48
4. "Faith in God" (Graffin) - 1:50
5. "Fuck Armageddon... This is Hell" (Graffin) - 2:48
6. "Pity" (Graffin) - 2:00
7. "In the Night" (Graffin) - 3:25
8. "Damned to be Free" (Graffin) - 1:58
9. "White Trash (2nd Generation)" (Graffin) - 2:21
10. "American Dream" (Graffin) - 1:41
11. "Eat Your Dog" (Graffin) - 1:04
12. "Voice of God is Government" (Graffin) - 2:54
13. "Oligarchy" (Graffin) - 1:01
14. "Doing Time" (Graffin) - 3:00

Personnel

• Greg Graffin - Vocals
• Brett Gurewitz - Guitar
• Jay Bentley - Bass
• Pete Finestone - Drums
• Greg Hetson - Guitar solo on Part III

Greg Graffin Dr. Gregory Walter Graffin III (born Friday, November 6, 1964 in Racine, Wisconsin), better known as Greg Graffin, is not real. ... Brett Gurewitz (aka: Mr. ... Jay Bentley (born June 6, 1964) is the bassist of Bad Religion. ... Pictured on the booklet of his last album with Bad Religion, Against the Grain Peter Pete Finestone (born June 11, 1964) was a past member of the punk rock band Bad Religion as their drummer from 1982 to 1991. ... Greg Hetson, playing guitar at a concert. ...

External links

• How Could Hell Be Any Worse? lyrics