DS-13, short for Demon System 13, is a hardcore punk band that hails from Umeå, Sweden, a city known for its vibrant hardcore scene. Formed in the late 1990s, DS-13 quickly established themselves as a ferocious force within the DIY punk circuit, channeling the intense speeds and aggressive ethos of classic hardcore. Capitalizing on the high-energy execution of thrash and the raw, socio-political edge quintessential to the hardcore punk movement, DS-13 has cultivated a reputation for their uncompromising sound and confrontational lyricism.

Their discography reads as a charged political manifesto set to a blistering soundtrack, with releases like "Killed By The Kids" and "No One Will Thank You When You Are Dead..." demonstrating their knack for combining relentless riffs with incendiary commentary. Honoring their roots with the album "Umeå Hardcore Forever, Forever Umeå Hardcore," DS-13 captures both their local pride and the enduring spirit of their musical influences. The record "Vad Vet VI Om Kriget?" further solidifies the band’s stance, exploring themes of war and human rights with the same candid intensity that is synonymous with their unabashed punk identity. Though DS-13's activity has seen periods of hiatus, their music remains an influential touchstone within the hardcore community, and their presence continues to resonate through a new generation of punk aficionados.

Genres

Crust Punk

Swedish Hardcore

Umea Hardcore

Latest Release

Umeå Hardcore Forever, Forever Umeå Hardcore

DS-13

Album - 65 Tracks - Released August 6, 2018