Bacchae are an American punk rock band from

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The band takes their name from the ancient Greek tragedy, ''

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. Formed in 2016, the band self-released their debut album, ''Down the Drain'' in 2017. The Philadelphia label Get Better Records released Bacchae's follow-up self-titled EP in 2018, as well as their album ''Pleasure Vision'' in 2020.

Discography

*''Down the Drain'' (2017) *''Bacchae'' (2018) *''Pleasure Vision'' (2020) *''Next Time'' (2024)

References

External links

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