Negative Approach

Detroit, MI

Negative Approach show history: 249 shows · documented from 1981 to 2026 · 194 venues · 61 flyers.

Negative Approach, from Detroit, Michigan, were one of the early hardcore bands in the Midwest.

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Hometown

Detroit, MI

Active

1981

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Also played with

Circle Jerks

107 shared shows · 1982–2026 · 87 venues

e.g. Sep 3, 2026

Adolescents

25 shared shows · 2020–2025 · 22 venues

e.g. Oct 18, 2025

MDC

23 shared shows · 2013 · 23 venues

e.g. Dec 7, 2013

Necros22

The Casualties22

7 Seconds21

Most played venues

Freezer Theater

7 shows · 1982–1983

e.g. Jun 1, 1983

Clutch Cargos

7 shows · 1982

e.g. Jul 29, 1982

Catalyst

5 shows · 2013–2025

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From the archive

1981shows per year · tap to filter2026

First documentedSep 30, 1981

Latest documentedSep 3, 2026

Busiest year2022 — 35 shows

Most played venueFreezer Theater — 7

Most frequent bandCircle Jerks — 107

Negative Approach

Negative Approach videos

Negative Approach has 3 videos

NEGATIVE APPROACH "Hypocrite" "Whatever I Do" "Why Be Something That You're Not"... at FEST 21

Negative Approach on December 16, 2021 at The Wooly, Gainesville, FL

Negative Approach on November 21, 2015 at The Atlantic, Gainesville, FL