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Claw Hammer emerged from Long Beach, California in 1986, a trio forged with a Beefheartite swagger that blends indie rock, punk blues, and abrasive noise rock. Named after a Captain Beefheart song, the band carved a niche with a raw, unvarnished sound and a wry, insistent musical intelligence. Through the 1990s they released records on Epitaph and Interscope, and their 1991 album Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Not Devo! included liner notes by Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh, tying them to a broader scene of experimental, boundary-pushing rock. A Los Angeles–area reunion in 2013 signaled renewed energy, though 2025 appears not to feature confirmed tour dates. Here’s what to know about Claw Hammer, their catalog, and where their music stands today.

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Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Claw Hammer for the first time, secure your seats with confidence. We’ve got you covered with reliable access to their catalog and the latest news on live performances. For the latest updates and new releases, follow the band and its members across social platforms and official sites linked below.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Claw Hammer

  • Formed in 1986 in Long Beach, California; name taken from a Captain Beefheart song.
  • Genres: indie rock, punk blues, and noise rock with a Beefheart/Pere Ubu–leaning approach.
  • Albums (most recent first): Deep in the Heart of Nowhere (2009, Munster); Hold Your Tongue (and Say Apple) (1997, Interscope); Pablum (1993, Epitaph); Ramwhale (1992, Sympathy); Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Not Devo! (1991, Sympathy); Claw Hammer (1990, Sympathy).
  • Notable Devo tribute album Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Not Devo! featured liner notes by Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh.
  • Major label activity in the 1990s (Epitaph, Interscope) and a Los Angeles–area reunion in 2013.

The records

Claw Hammer Discography

  • Deep in the Heart of Nowhere
    2009 · Munster Records
  • Hold Your Tongue (and Say Apple)
    1997 · Interscope Records
  • Pablum
    1993 · Epitaph Records
  • Ramwhale
    1992 · Sympathy for the Record Industry
  • Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Not Devo!
    1991 · Sympathy for the Record Industry
  • Claw Hammer
    1990 · Sympathy for the Record Industry

The hits

Top Claw Hammer Songs

  • Malthusian Blues
    1993 · Did not chart
  • Brother Brick Says
    1990 · Did not chart
  • Sick Fish Belly Up
    1989 · Did not chart
  • Bullet in My Head / Self Destruct
    1988 · Did not chart

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Claw Hammer for the first time, secure your seats with confidence. We’ve got you covered with reliable access to their catalog and the latest news on live performances. For the latest updates and new releases, follow the band and its members across social platforms and official sites linked below.

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