Lightyear
Lightyear were a hugely popular ska punk band who blended elements of ska, pop, hardcore, punk and occaisionally hip hop who were probably best known for their intense live shows that regulaly saw members of the band (and unfortunately crowd) getting naked. Hailing from Derby and previously split up, they reformed briefly for the summer of 2006 in which they played a whirlwind UK tour which included both the Reading and Leeds carling festivals.
Attak
Formed in early 1981 in New Mills, Manchester, as a four piece band, Attak reverted to a trio when their singer left for school commitments. They released two singles in this form, with Lindsay, sister of Mackie from Blitz, being the drummer. A new guitarist was recruited for their album before they split up in late 1983. Gary later turned up in a revamped Blitz and provided the vocals on their "Killing Dream" album. Gary and Lindsay married in 1985.
Dirge
There are six bands called Dirge : 1. Dirge is a French band formed in 1994 in Paris, France. From the industrial metal genre that exploded in the first part of the 90s, the band slowly evolved toward a more atmospheric and progressive form of metal, related to post-metal bands such as Neurosis, Isis, and Cult of Luna. The original band members were Marc T. (guitars, programming) and Laurent P. (vocals, programming). In the industrial genre of bands like Godflesh and Pitchshifter, the duo's music was a hybrid of corrosive guitars, robotic hammerings, and scratching samples.
GASH
1. Boston d-beat raw punk with one demo tape out so far
http://www.mediafire.com/?8cm8rhixjr1zun9 2. A punk band. ("A versatile band who have mastered several genres although the essence of their craft is thought-provoking songs. Sometimes they echo the glories of past punk masters. Sometimes they plough the same political furrow as the New Model Army.") 3. A now defunct japanese indie-rock band
The Ejections
Biography
We lived in a one horse town. The horse died. We like punk and having a laugh. We are all too ugly to be on a television based talent show. You get the picture. Description
Playing fast, sharp punk rock resembling the likes of Black Flag, Screeching Weasel and Ramones. Band interests
Drinking, Smoking, Skating, BMX-ing, Digging, Playing shows (kinda), Tommy Lords - Bass and science homework.
Adam Ratboy - Guitar and hard drugs.
Elvis Penny - Guitar and Night Nurse.
Aza! - Drums and art college.
The Toy Dolls
The Toy Dolls are a British punk rock band. They formed in 1979, playing their first ever gig at Millview Social Club, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK, on 20 October 1979. After a couple of gigs, vocalist Pete Zulu left to form his own band. He was replaced by Paul "Hud" Hudson, who himself left after a single gig, leaving Toy Dolls as a trio with guitarist Michael "Olga" Algar to assume vocal duties. This was just the start of the revolving door of drummers and bassists that would characterize the Toy Dolls line-up over the years.
The Fits
Multiple bands called The Fits: 1. UK-82 Punk Rock Band from Blackpool, England from 1980-1985. The Fits are back playing live again in 2013!! 2. Toronto, Canada punk Band active 1977-79.
Former Cell Mates
“If Former Cell Mates were in charge of drive-time radio playlists, life would be that bit sweeter.” Rock Sound. Former Cell Mates answered their calling in the fruitless, barren wasteland that was the music scene of the new millennium. Armed with cheap guitars, premium lager and fatigued by the numerous insipid Indie bedroom dwellers, Punk rock fashionistas and pretenders to the rock and roll throne, Former Cell Mates made it their aim to put the soul back into rock ‘n' roll.
“Raucous punk-rawk … sounds great to the sober ear but to the sozzled brain, it sounds mighty.” NME
Chaos UK
Chaos UK are a UK hardcore punk band formed in 1979 near Bristol. Consisting of Simon on vocals, Andy on guitar, Kaos on bass, and Potts on drums (although the band has been through many different line-ups over the years with Kaos as the only consistent member). Their lyrics deal with topics such as unemployment, economic recession, drinking, infanticide, distrust of government, the police, and authority in general.