A couple weeks ago, this reporter was forced into an interview with a few punk kids with a pipe dream to make some anarchic music for the world.

These grungy, Bernie Sanders-supporting delinquents go by the name of FOOL.

When asked for a single reason why they came together, they responded in unison with the famed words of Jack Black: “To create musical fusion.”

FOOL began formation in December 2014, and was officially completed by October 2015. The band comprises juniors Spencer Keller on guitar, Aaron Velasquez on bass, Gavin Mentz on drums, and Patrick Rettig on vocals.

FOOL is heavily influenced by a variety of genres.

“It’s kind of a [mess of things], there’s a little Zeppelin, some Primus, and Rage Against the Machine,” Keller said.

This amalgamation has led to a self-described genre of “psychedelic blue fire riot.”

The band performs several covers, including “Sunshine of Your Love” by Cream, “Brain Stew” by Green Day, “New Dawn Fades” by Joy Division, “New York City Cops” by The Strokes, “How Many More Times” by Led Zeppelin, “Undone – The Sweater Song” by Weezer, “Too Many Puppies” by Primus, and “Suck My Kiss” by Red Hot Chili Peppers.

FOOL has even written some original songs such as “Fat Cow,” “Punk Pants/Funk Pants,” “Blues Jam #4,” and “Song for Tyler Wick.”

Keller is the wise-talking lead guitarist of the group. He started playing guitar only a year ago and describes his style as classic rock and blues.

Keller goes by the stage name “El Fuego” because his passion is as fiery as his orange hair.

Velasquez takes his place as the ethnically ambiguous and stoic bassist, with the hair of a true rock star ,which he recently cut to score a prom date.

Although he has only been playing for close to eight months, he makes his mark as an accomplished musician under the stage name, “Dr. Joseph.”

He is most heavily influenced by the genre of “Stoner Rock” and provides the band with its heavier sounds.

Mentz, performing under the pseudonym “Mentoz,” confirms the stereotype “all girls are in love with the drummer.”

A fashion forward and proudly Jewish percussionist for the past five years, he gets his inspiration from jazz artists and soft rock.

Mentz has recently lent his talents to an after school music academy known as the School of Rock. He auditioned after receiving an offer of a full scholarship from the program.

“It’s just a great program that gets young musicians up on stage as soon as possible,” Mentz said.

Finally, vocalist and The Californian’s very own staff writer Rettig is the newest edition to FOOL.

His style is shaped by hardcore and classic punk groups such as the Dead Kennedys, as well as his long-term Cal-High choir training.

And with star power, stage dives, and a stage presence you have to see to believe, Rettig obliterates the need for an alias and is simply referred to as “Patrick.”

As the newest member, Rettig commented on his motivation to join the band.

“I just think there’s something very pure about just four guys sitting in a room making music,” Rettig said. “There isn’t anyone telling you what to do and it’s  not for anyone but yourself. It’s not for your teachers or your college apps.

“It’s just making music for the sake of making music.”

FOOL is on the rise and bursting with rebellious potential.

They have had some small house shows and openings, such as the Improv show and a soon-to-come performance at junior Sam Holden’s house. But are debuting on the big stage at Red House in Walnut Creek on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Velasquez expresses his hopefulness for the band’s future.

“We don’t know where this whole thing will take us but we’re just tryna kick out the jams,” Velasquez said.

Junior Danaka Katovich is an avid fan of the band.

“They’re really passionate about what they do and you can tell that when they’re on stage. They’re really fun to watch and that lead singer is one chunk of hunk,” she said.

This band is making strides and has a bright, albeit, dangerously wild future.

So if you’re in the mood for ear-splitting riffs, mindless thrashing, and the occasional mosh pit…keep an eye out for FOOL.