Permacrush is a high-energy rock band founded by Chris Crush. Known on the Hollywood Sunset Strip for their hook-driven, Classic Rock sound, the band has lit up stages across America and Canada. Their track “Only Friend” earned national attention after a Microsoft promotion garnered over 400,000 downloads. With albums like Snake Oil, Vice and Retrospect, a collection of the band’s best work, Permacrush continues to deliver raw, electrifying rock for a new generation
With familiar riffs, anthemic hooks, and a relentless live presence, Permacrush channels the spirit of classic rock with a modern edge. The band’s music is a tribute to perseverance, grit, grind, and the glory of turning amps to eleven. Whether you’re hearing them for the first time or you’ve followed them since the early Myspace days, one thing’s for sure: Permacrush doesn’t just play rock — they live it. Chris Crush plays Gibson & Epiphone guitars, SIT Strings, Quilter amps and Pig Hog Cables.