Vandals

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1. A people of northern Europe, known for their cruelty and destructiveness, who invaded the Roman Empire and plundered Rome itself in the fifth century.

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The term vandalism, meaning wanton destructiveness, comes from the name of the Vandals.

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When Augustine died in 430, the Vandals, a barbarian people who had crossed the Rhine decades earlier and already fought their way through Gaul and Iberia, had reached the gates of Hippo.

From The Wall Street Journal

I got that from the University of Idaho — they’re the Vandals.

From Los Angeles Times

Notable bands like TSOL, the Crowd, the Vandals and the Offspring will be among those featured, and an assortment of rare objects, artwork, flyers, photographs and personal mementos will be on display.

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Vandals drummer Josh Freese hadn’t touched a video game in almost 20 years when he started playing “THPS” to beat boredom on the tour bus when the band was performing in Europe.

From Los Angeles Times

There are also some unexpected and welcome casting choices like Karl Glusman and young Australian actor Toby Wallace, who is terrific as a young Vandals wannabe.

From Los Angeles Times