Uk82

UK82, also known as hardcore punk or second-wave punk, emerged in the early 1980s as a raw and energetic offshoot of the UK punk scene. Characterized by its fast-paced rhythms, driving guitar riffs, and snarling vocals, UK82 music was marked by its DIY ethos, anti-establishment lyrics, and chaotic live performances. Born out of the UK's post-punk landscape, the genre drew inspiration from American hardcore punk and Oi! music, but with a distinctly British flavor. UK82's cultural significance lay in its defiant rejection of mainstream values and its reflection of the era's social unrest and economic turmoil. The genre's rebellious spirit and sonic intensity set it apart from its more polished punk predecessors, while its influence can be seen in later genres like thrash metal and street punk. With its unbridled energy and unapologetic attitude, UK82 remains a vital and influential force in punk's rich musical heritage.

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Flood of Lies - 2024 Remaster
Album - 12 Tracks - Released October 4, 2024

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Abrasive Wheels
Angelic Upstarts
Anti-Nowhere League
Anti-Pasti
Blitz
Blitz
Blitz
Broken Bones
Chaos UK
Conflict
GBH
Icons Of Filth
Infa Riot
Oi Polloi
One Way System
Subhumans
The Defects
The Outcasts
The Partisans
The Varukers
U.K. Subs
Vice Squad
Subhumans
GBH
Blitz
U.K. Subs
Anti-Nowhere League
The Partisans
Conflict
Angelic Upstarts
Chaos UK
Vice Squad
The Varukers
Icons Of Filth
Infa Riot
One Way System
Blitz
Oi Polloi
Broken Bones
Blitz
The Outcasts
Anti-Pasti
Abrasive Wheels
The Defects