Claw Hammer was an American indie rock band from California.
Claw Hammer formed in 1986 in Long Beach, California; its members were from several neighboring municipalities.
[2] The group released a cassette and some small-issue EPs and singles before signing to Sympathy for the Record Industry, who released their debut LP, an eponymous effort, in 1990.
[3] In 1994, Claw Hammer performed as the backing band on Wayne Kramer's Epitaph release, The Hard Stuff.
Jumping to major label Interscope,[3] they released two more LPs, the last being 1997's Hold Your Tongue (and Say Apple).