80s hardcore act Final Warning is set to reunite for two shows in the Pacific northwest this September. The band will play on September 6th in Seattle at the Funhouse, followed by a gig on the 20th at Portland's Satyricon. Here's a little history lesson for the uninformed:

The "classic" Final Warning line-up consisted of Jeff Paul, vocals; Jeff "Simon" Simoncini, guitar; Tim Paul, bass and Dan Cunneen on drums. The band originally formed in 1982 with Simoncini, Cunneen and Tim Paul (on vocals), with past and future Poison Idea alumni Glenn Estes and Charlie Nims (aka Myrtle Tickner) each doing turns on bass. In early 1983, Tim Paul switched over to bass and Jeff Paul (no relation) joined the group on vocals. This line-up would remain unchanged until Final Warning disbanded in 1986 (except for a brief period at the end of the band's career when Poison Idea drummer Steve "Thee Slayer Hippie" Hanford played several shows with F.W. on second guitar).

The band is supporting a collection of their recordings titled PDX, which was released last year by Southern Lord.