Wärters Schlechte is a German punk band renowned for their electrifying energy and unyielding socio-political commentary encapsulated in their music. Emerging during the early 1990s, a time of significant change and upheaval in Germany with the fall of the Berlin Wall, their sound became synonymous with the pulse of the street punk scene. The band's name, translating to "Warden's Bad" (though often intentionally misspelled), is a tongue-in-cheek nod to authority figures and the establishment, themes that are a staple in their lyrical content.

Over the years, Wärters Schlechte has maintained a dedicated following with their raw, unpolished anthems that speak to the disaffected youth and social misfits. Their compilation album "The Early Stuff - Streetpunk Anthems 1991-2003" gives listeners a retrospective journey through the first decade of their career, showcasing the evolution of their sound without losing the gritty essence of punk. Recent releases such as "Revolution Occupied" and "No Time for No Future" continue to deliver potent messages with an urgency reflecting the band's stance on the ongoing chaos and disenchantment in contemporary society. "Citycenter Autopsy" dives deep into urban decay, critiquing the soullessness of modern consumer culture and the loss of community values in city life. Wärters Schlechte's legacy is one of defiance, solidarity, and relentless defiance, cementing their place in the annals of punk music history.

Genres

German Oi

German Punk

German Street Punk

Latest Release

Revolution Occupied

Wärters Schlechte

Album - 11 Tracks - Released December 10, 2016