Anti-System
Punk Hardcore Band from United Kingdom formed in 1981
Band Members : Dean Martindale, Mark Teale, Mark Keane, Mick Teale, Kev Frost, George Clarke, Mickey Knowles, Phil Hobson, Kev Haste, Dom Watts, Phil Dean, Nogsy
Anti System were an English punk rock band from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, active in the 1980s.
History
Original line-up consisted of Phil, George, Dom and Dave Damned on vocals, following their first gig at the Palm Cove in Bradford, Dave Damned was replaced by Nogsy. Formed in Bradford in 1981, with a line-up of Phil (drums), George (bass), Nogsy (vocals) and Dom Watts (guitar), the band recorded a demo whose tracks found their way onto a Pax Records compilation. Their debut release was the five-track Defence of the Realm EP which was followed (on Reconciliation Records after the closure of Pax Records) with the No Laughing Matter album and the 12" A Look at Life EP.
Like some other anarcho-punk bands of the time, the band were promoters of animal rights causes, their debut EP being a benefit for animal welfare groups and prior to the recording of the A Look at Life EP there was a necessity for a new line-up as two of the original members had been imprisoned for various animal rights actions. Mark Keane and Michael Teale were imprisoned in 1986, shortly after recording A Look at Life.
Musical style
The band's music has been categorised as anarcho punk and hardcore punk. In an article by DIY Conspiracy, they were referred to as one of the pioneers of UK82. Their lyrics often political, supporting anarchism and animal rights.They have cited influences including Black Flag, Crass and Conflict.
Members
CurrentDean Martindale - Vocals
Mickey Knowles - Guitar
Mark "Varik" Teale - Guitar
Mark "Keaney" Keane - Bass
Kevin Frost - Drums
History
Original line-up consisted of Phil, George, Dom and Dave Damned on vocals, following their first gig at the Palm Cove in Bradford, Dave Damned was replaced by Nogsy. Formed in Bradford in 1981, with a line-up of Phil (drums), George (bass), Nogsy (vocals) and Dom Watts (guitar), the band recorded a demo whose tracks found their way onto a Pax Records compilation. Their debut release was the five-track Defence of the Realm EP which was followed (on Reconciliation Records after the closure of Pax Records) with the No Laughing Matter album and the 12" A Look at Life EP.
Like some other anarcho-punk bands of the time, the band were promoters of animal rights causes, their debut EP being a benefit for animal welfare groups and prior to the recording of the A Look at Life EP there was a necessity for a new line-up as two of the original members had been imprisoned for various animal rights actions. Mark Keane and Michael Teale were imprisoned in 1986, shortly after recording A Look at Life.
Musical style
The band's music has been categorised as anarcho punk and hardcore punk. In an article by DIY Conspiracy, they were referred to as one of the pioneers of UK82. Their lyrics often political, supporting anarchism and animal rights.They have cited influences including Black Flag, Crass and Conflict.
Members
CurrentDean Martindale - Vocals
Mickey Knowles - Guitar
Mark "Varik" Teale - Guitar
Mark "Keaney" Keane - Bass
Kevin Frost - Drums
Band Members : Dean Martindale, Mark Teale, Mark Keane, Mick Teale, Kev Frost, George Clarke, Mickey Knowles, Phil Hobson, Kev Haste, Dom Watts, Phil Dean, Nogsy
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11 albums

At What Price Is Freedom?
2017 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl, CD 12" ⎯ 10 Tracks
Boss Tuneage

Discography 1982-1986
2011 - United KingdomPunk
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 35 Tracks
Antisociety

A Look At Life Plus Compilation Tracks And 1982 Demo
2011 - United KingdomPunk
Vinyl LP ⎯ 13 Tracks
Antisociety

Anti-System
1991 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 29 Tracks
Constructive Rebellion

A Look At Life
1986 - United KingdomHardcore, Punk
Vinyl 12" ⎯ 5 Tracks
Reconciliation Records

Anti-System / Morbid Humour
1985 - United KingdomPunk
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 4 Tracks
Reconciliation Records

No Laughing Matter
1985 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl LP ⎯ 13 Tracks
Reconciliation Records

Live In Bradford 1983
1983 - United KingdomHardcore, Punk
Cassette Single Sided ⎯ 11 Tracks

Defence Of The Realm EP
1983 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 8 Tracks
Pax Records
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