Goldfinger is an American
punk rock/
ska punk band that formed in 1994 in
Los Angeles,
California. Currently, the band is composed of vocalist/guitarist
John Feldmann, Darrin Pfeiffer, Kelly LeMieux and Charlie Paulson. The original band is widely considered to have been a contributor to the movement of
third-wave ska, a revitalization in the popularity of
ska music which occurred during the mid-1990s. However, the releases of
Open Your Eyes and
Disconnection Notice, have been more commonly placed in the
punk-rock genre. Apart from the band's music, Goldfinger is also noted for their political activism, particularly in the area of
animal rights.