Before changing their name to Clutch, the band was known as Glut Trip and Moral Minority.
∙ Cofounder Dan Maines cited the Washington, D.C., hardcore scene and Fugazi in particular, as influencing the band’s sound.
∙ In 2009, after releases on five different labels, they decided to form their own, where they’ve had their greatest chart success.
∙ Between 2004 and 2018, Clutch amassed seven straight Top 10 releases on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart.
∙ Their songs have been featured in the TV series The Walking Dead, Sons of Anarchy, and Ace of Cakes.
Members of Clutch include, or have included, Dan Maines, Neil Fallon, Tim Sult and more.
Musical InfluencesClutch's musical influences include Wino, Soundgarden, The Cult and more.