Disrupters

The Disrupters were formed in late 1980. Originally influenced by the early punk bands of the late 70s (Sex Pistols, Ramones, The Clash, etc) the band were becoming increasingly drawn to the anarchist scene. Things started early for The Disrupters with Crass including an early demo version of the song "Napalm" on their 1st 'Bullshit Detector' LP. 

 

In 1981 the band entered Whitehouse Studios in Norwich to record their 1st real recording session. The 3 tracks laid down that day became the 'Young Offender' 7". The record was a surprise hit in the indie charts and far outsold the bands expectations. This initial release began a working relationship with Backs Records in the running of Radical Change Records, a label dedicated to the promotion of punk/anarchist bands. 

 

Initially The Disrupters had a few hiccups finding the right combo of band members but from 1983-88 they settled with founder members Bangkok Steve (Hansell) -Vocals- and Kevin Wymer -Drums- along with Paul Greener -Guitar-, Steve Hough -Bass- and Prem Nick -spoken word tracks. The band liked to mix actions with words and were actively involved in various elements of direct action, sometimes ending in arrest and court appearances. The Disrupters called it a day in late 1988, dissalusioned with the ever growing divide and bitching within the scene, Steve (Vocals) quit to concentrate on other things and the rest of the band followed suit. [SOURCE: THE UNOFFICIAL DISRUPTERS WEBSITE]