“THE COCKS are a chaotic mix of things that shouldn’t go together—punk rock, glam,
metal, and a dash of The Monkees. Oh, and were a gay punk band with only one gay
member. But somehow, it all makes perfect sense.”
So says frontman Zsa, the loquacious ringleader of THE COCKS, a four-piece out of Los
Angeles blending Ramones-style hooks, Motörhead grit, and Turbonegro swagger—all
served up with cheeky wit at maximum volume. With songs like “It’s Better Being
Gay,”“Cheeseburgers & Dick,” and “Brotein,” subtlety isn’t exactly the point. THE COCKS
come in loud, fast, and unapologetically gay.
“The Cocks started oT as a low-key side project,” says Zsa, “but by the time we had a full
set, we realized we were accidentally a really great band.”
Joining Zsa in the madness are guitarist Tchad Drats, whose stinging licks and Johnny
Thunders-inspired solos come wrapped in a guitar slung so low it breaks local ordinances;
drummer Mike McCormick, a hard-hitting Canadian ex-pat who felt he “could only be
fulfilled by joining a punk rock band that shamelessly celebrated gay sex”; and bassist
Jason Halogen, the final piece of the puzzle. “Jason’s the guy that keeps the whole thing
locked down,” says Drats. “Besides being a total rock star, he’s the only one who ever
remembers how the songs go.” And then there’s Zsa himself—part David Lee Roth, part
Bugs Bunny, 100% rock and roll showman, commanding center stage with air-siren vocals
and his trademark sailor hat.
Since dropping their debut album Loads of Fun in 2022 — produced by SoCal punk legend
Greg Hetson (Circle Jerks)— THE COCKS have made a name for themselves with high-
octane live shows and a social media presence that plays like a chaotic, punk rock version
of The Monkees. Their sophomore album, Endless Hummer, due October 2025 —
promises more of the cheeky, unapologetic, celebratory spirit that continues to make THE
COCKS a Southern California club favorite. Their message is clear: gay or straight, it’s all
about the music and the rock ‘n roll party. And everyone is invited.
SHORT BIO Loud. Fast. GAY. Celebrating the “D” through the power of punk RNR.