Don’t even hint that Bad Religion is a legacy group. Even though the definitive punk band formed almost 30 years ago, they are still as vibrant as ever. You can tell that not only by their new albums — right now they’re touring behind the critically acclaimed “Dissent of Man” — but by the other bands that look to team with them. Right now they’re out on the road with Rise Against and couldn’t be happier.

“We took those guys out in 2005 when they were first starting,” said D.C. resident Brian Baker, who famously turned down a touring spot with R.E.M. to join Bad Religion in 1994. “Now they are taking us out with them. I can’t tell you how wonderful it is. We get to play to people who haven’t seen us and don’t own one of our records. ”