Retarded are an Italian punk-rock band formed back in 1998 from the ashes of the Home Alone (punk rock band with 7” out) and played over 300 shows touring in Italy, U.S.A, Germany, Holland, France, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, playing in such clubs as Fireside Bowling (Chicago, IL), Rock And Roll Highscool (Green bay, WI), Wild At Heart (Berlin), Waterfront (Rotterdam), Gruta 77 (Madrid).

Retarded have played shows with Dillinger Four, Lawrence Arms, Riverboat Gamblers, Marky Ramone, Black Halos, Nine Pound Hammer, Huntingtons, Teen Idols, Heideroosjes, Travoltas, Squirtgun, Groovie Ghoulies, Figgs, Gamits, STP, Peawees, Manges and many more…..