History Disrupters

The Disrupters were formed in late 1980 in Norwich, UK.

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

(aka 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.:

Original Line Up:

Steve - Vocals

Dave - Bass

Kev - Drums

Gibbon - Guitar

The band reformed in 2007 after Steve Ignorant requested they play his Feeding of the 5000 gig.

2007 onwards Line Up

Steve Hansell

Kevin Saigon (aka Kev Wymer) left in 2008 to concentrate on his band Saigon Kiss

Mash also a member of Saigon Kiss

Steve Hardy also a member of Saigon Kiss

Rob Hedge

Discography:

Bullshit Detector V/A LP

Crass Records 1980

Young Offender EP

Radical Change 1981

Punk & Disorderly V/A LP

Abstract Records 1981

Shelters For The Rich EP

Radical Change 1982

Bomb Heaven EP

Radical Change 1983

Unrehearsed Wrongs LP

Radical Change 1983

Playing With Fire LP

Radical Change 1984

Alive In The Electric Chair 12"

Radical Change 1985

Words Worth Shouting V/A LP

Radical Change 1985

Anarchy Peace And Chips VIDEO

1988

Anti-State V/A CD

Overground Records 2005

Gas the Punx discography CD

Overground Records 2005

Anti-State V/A CD

Overground Records 2005

Active Response V/A benefit for SPEAK CD

2008

Chaos on the Eastern Front V/A bootleg comp of Norwich punk CD

2008

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