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In opposition to Thatcher’s indulgence of the middle and upper classes, punk metal band GBH arrived in 1978 to voice their concerns and launch their assault on injustice. Adorned in black leather, dyed-blonde mohicans, and an appropriate punk attitude, the band released a pair of demos in 1980 before embarking on their first overseas tour in the early 1980s. GBH’s debut release “City Baby Attacked By Rats” arrived in 1982 offering a no-holds-barred critique of British and European culture. Featuring an assaultive sound of guitar, drums and bass played loud, fast and furiously, the band became pioneers of street punk or UK82 alongside The Exploited, Picture Frame Seduction, and Discharge.
Also in 1982 GBH issued the EPs “No Survivors”, “Sick Boy”, and “Give Me Fire / Man Trap” on Clay Records, which were compiled into a compilation album later that year. The full-length “City Babys Revenge” followed in 1983 earning positive reviews and cementing the group’s reputation as a hard-hitting and politically-focused quartet. A string of studio albums were subsequently released in the ‘80s including 1986’s “Midnight Madness And Beyond”, 1987’s “No Need to Panic”, and 1989’s “A Fridge Too Far”, as well as the EPs “Catch 23 / Hellhole”, “Do What You Do”, “Oh No. It’s GBH Again”, and “Wot a Bargain”. Unlike many of their peers GBH were able to maintain their devoted following by rarely diverging from their street punk sound and style, however adopted speed metal influences on their 1992 album “Church of the Truly Warped”.
The 1996 album “Punk Junkies” followed in 1996, after which GBH enjoyed somewhat of a resurgence in popularity, after fading from view in the early ‘90s. The band’s ninth studio album “Ha Ha” was released in 2002 and was supported by an extensive international world tour like many of its predecessors and drawing huge crowds in doing so. The studio album “Cruel and Unusual” arrived in 2004 on Idol Records, followed by “Perfume and Piss” in 2010.
Live-Bewertungen
GBH formed way back in 1978 and are considered to be pioneers of English street punk. Although Colin Abrahall and his bandmates are not quite as reckless onstage as they were in their origins, they still have a strong following in the UK, Europe and the States and for anyone who is a fan of the 70's punk revolution, it's a great opportunity to catch a juggernaut still performing live.
Described as a cult classic due to the fact the band never had any commercial hits with either albums or singles, the four musicians swagger around stage as if it were still 1978 and they were 35 years younger. The raspy tones of 'Sick Boy' hardly change through the years and they still pack venues with their pure punk sound, which has not really changed throughout their long discography either.
Audiences are still devout and intently chant back the lyrics to some of the oldest material such as 'Big Women' and encore opener 'Maniac'. The sense of rebellion may not be as appropriate in 2014, yet for the experience of anarchy and the soundtrack to match it, GBH are a solid bet to see that in the modern day.
sean-ward
I am a 50 year old "old school" punk. Like many punks, I attained 2 college degrees in IT and made a career for myself while still wearing punk recognizable clothes and enjoying a lifetime of the "concert whore" label. I saw GBH 30 years ago in Sacto, Cali at the Club Can't Tell. They closed the venue after the show - the type of crowd, injuries, thousands of dollars in damages to venue. I'm hesitant to see them at Voltage Lounge in Philly; its just so small. 300 max cap. I'm hoping its good. I love these guys and it will be good to be up close. I am seeing DRI at same venue a month prior to GBH. Now, saying all that, my brother plays at the Voltage lounge with his bands, Null and others. They sounded great, so here's hoping. Damon Picard
nomad3967
It's been 20 years since I've seen GBH live and they are just as great and now as they were then! The refreshing changes is that their sound has improved. The drummer is hammering out double bass, their distortions seems heavier and the bass is dominant in most songs. The energy GBH brings to stage is picked up by the crowed who's moshing and jumping to the populars such as Give me Fire, Sick Boy, City baby attacked by rats/revenge, Generals and Alcohol among others. GBH has a steady following of old school punks, young bucks with flaming Mohawks, skins, hard core fans and metal heads. The band is able to unit a great diversified crowd. I highly recommend seeing them live!!!
joe-berko
What an awesome show!!! I've been seeing them since the Olympic Auditorium in LA back in the 80's. They still sound GREAT and Colin mentioned last night that they are all old... But they sure don't look it or sound it. Their new album sounds like it's gonna be great, Momentum. EVERYTIME GBH is in town, I'M ALWAYS THERE... Love you guys... Love you Colin...
Anneholdren
Amazing show full of so much energy all bands were great. I can die a happy man now that I've seen GBH !!!!
It was a great show the ones of us that were there to see GBH were kind of in awe,the show was sold out and there's a lot of people didn't get to see them.
acnp001
Great night great lineup with riot squad, Conflict, and GBH superb venue friendly staff on the doors and behind the bar good time had by all great location 10/10 will definitely go again, thanks to all the staff at warehouse 23
shaun-utley
Great show in Charlotte, sound was perfect and amazing energy. Been 20+ years since I saw them last and brought back some good memories. Hope to see them again in the future.
michael-ferncez
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