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Early photo of BONES from DISCHARGE - Photography by Martin H via the outstanding @negative_insight page - give ‘em a follow #punkpinbadges by @negative_insight
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4 months ago
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The kings of aargh and fuzz: CHAOS U.K. Live at the Riverside Newcastle, 1987. Photos by Andrew Medcalf who took many excellent shots in the ‘80s but rarely gets the acknowledgment he deserves. We used these photos for Negative Insight issue 2, but here are the original uncropped versions. There’s not a lot to say about Chaos U.K. that hasn’t already been said. Along with Disorder, they created a tremendous racket in the Riot City (Bristol). RIP Gabba #ChaosUK #hardcorepunk #UK82 by @negative_insight
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7 months ago
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Seraphic Decay Records is as infamous as it is collectible. Founded by Steve O’Bannon in Cleveland, Ohio in 1990, the label put out early releases of some of the best from the first wave of death metal including Incantation, Mortician, Agathocles, Abhorrence, Minch, and more. But claims of unpaid royalties, unauthorized pressings, and erratic behavior led to rip-off accusations and a tarnished reputation. A dispute with Relapse Records also happened but was resolved. Steve was also behind the original Morbid Angel live boot 7”, but he only distributed about 30 copies. He was found because a girl he was with at that time took Morbid Angel to his house after a gig they played in Clevo. They asked “Do you know this Steve guy we met at a gig in Pittsburgh a couple months ago?” She was all, “Yeah!! I know him. He just did your live record, right?” The band showed up at his door, so he threw the plates and all other copies in a dumpster in the shopping mall parking lot behind his mom’s house. - - Another band to almost release an EP on Seraphic Decay were Destroy from Minneapolis featuring Felix Havoc who details how it went down: “Destroy recorded a 7” for Seraphic Decay. I still have the reel marked ‘Seraphic EP.’ I don’t remember much of the details, our bassist did the deal with ‘Helen’ [O’Bannon’s late grandmother’s name he used], but I think we backed out when we read the contract. I don’t recall. This was ‘89 or ‘90 and I didn’t have a label yet and let the other guys in the band handle it. Ironically, it was dealing with Relapse and Seraphic Decay that made me start my own label, if nothing just to put out our next 7” as a DIY hardcore record rather than deal with a metal label. One side of what was intended to be the 7” for Seraphic Decay was released as the split with Disrupt. The other side was never released. The reason we never released the tracks is that they were re-recordings of songs on the demo. That material wasn’t very good. We had a lot of enthusiasm, but little musical chops and we were really kind of half way between wanting to sound like Chaos UK/Varukers and the new crust sound. We DID record in a really nice studio though.“ #deathmetal by @negative_insight
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7 months ago
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SS Decontrol completely unpublished and unseen photos from May 7, 1982, taken at the Paradise in Boston at a show with Mission of Burma. I have relatively little info on these. They were taken by someone named Corey White who gave them to his friend. The friend then listed them on eBay in 1999, which is when they were purchased. They’ve sat in a box in my closet for the 26 years since. The show occurred about two months before “The Kids Will Have Their Say” was released. Aside from the members of SSD, John Anastas of DYS, Choke from Negative FX and Jake Phelps (future editor of Thrasher mag) can be seen. I’m sure other scene heads are visible too. If anyone has any info or particular recollections on this show, please feel free to share them. RIP Al Barile - - It’s been a while since we did a post here, and a lot has changed in the past year – none for the better. For those like me who were Kids of the ‘80s, I remember watching cartoons such as G.I. Joe, He-Man, MASK, and others where the prevailing theme was that good will always triumph in the end. While the ‘80s acknowledged we were heading in the wrong direction, it offered hope that there was still time.  Affecting change once seemed attainable through movements such as Civil Rights, organized labor, and other protest. If being a part of a larger group didn’t work or you wanted something more militant, you could create your own band of agitators such as the Weathermen, Earth First!, and others. Today, the hope of the ‘80s has all but dissipated, replaced by antipathy, indulgence, and nihilism. The only sentiment shared between the left and the right these days is cultural pessimism. It feels like we are all just waiting for environmental disaster, indentured servitude, and some form of inevitable destruction. Just as the cartoons in the ‘80s, punk offered hope and escapism. While I don’t believe that punk represents hope anymore, it does at least offer escapism. These photos represent that, posted here on this piece of shit platform, owned by a piece of shit human to provide you with 30 seconds to zone out from boring fucking daily life. Enjoy. - - #SSDecontrol #AlBarile #MissionofBurma #hardcorepunk by @negative_insight
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a year ago
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Despite calling their music “positive punk,” Southern Death Cult were beautifully bleak. Their music was weaved with a mixture of Siouxsie-like stomp, the bounce of Adam Ant, and the skepticism of Crass. While only officially releasing a one off single and posthumous LP, SDC toured with Bauhaus in 1982 and had two television appearances (The Tube and Whatever You Didn’t Get). Albeit under documented and overshadowed by singer Ian Astbury’s later career in The Cult (with Billy Duffy of Theatre of Hate), the band built a mystique that remains today. However, UK photographer Jasper James @jasperjamesphotography was one of the few who did manage to document the band in 1982. Here he shares several candid shots of Southern Death Cult and explains how they came to be: I met the band early in 1982 when they were on tour with Theatre of Hate in the UK. I became friends with them and used to regularly go and see their gigs and also visit Bradford and stay at Ian Astbury’s place. At that time Bradford had a vibrant gig and club scene going on. I found the photos in a box at my parents place years after the band had split up and I don’t recall taking them or being interested in photography at the time. I was 16 years old in 1982 and enjoyed the music and subculture of post-punk at that time in the UK. There was a whole scene of bands like Southern Death Cult, Bauhaus and Theatre of Hate, among others and a whole group of us would wander around the UK following the bands. Looking at the photos of that period is interesting as I don’t recall carrying a camera around much. It must have been my parents small point and shoot camera that I borrowed occasionally. At that time in the early ‘80s when I was a teenager it was rare for any of us to photograph what we were doing, so consequently photos of that scene, backstage, sound checks, etc are pretty rare. A couple of years ago Ian Astbury was working on a book documenting SDC and contacted me to use the photos and mentioned that they didn’t have much imagery around the band’s history. - SDC “Moya” / “Fatman” 7” from rager/friend of the mag Dennis @solarfuneral SDC “Moya” 12” and s/t LPs by NI. - #SouthernDeathCult #Bauhaus by @negative_insight
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3 years ago
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Masters Of The Glueniverse And Senile Punks: Disorder in Norway Most fans associate Disorder with long-running bassist Taf, but he wasn’t in the group when they originally formed in 1979/80. Instead, the first two Disorder 7”s from 1981 (“Complete Disorder” and “Distortion To Deafness”) featured Steve Robinson on bass. Taf’s debut came on the “Perdition” 12” from 1983. But the main player and driving force in Disorder was actually founding member Steve Allen. Steve stayed with the band until the early 1990s, when he left to pursue other interests. Upon his exit, Taf became the official steward of the Disorder ship and still continues the band today. Disorder is one of those bands where there’s no definitive “classic period.” It seems pretty much everyone loves through the “Under The Scalpel Blade” LP (1984), and we here at NI HQ personally love, love, love “Violent World” from 1989. But if you’re defining the classic period as going through the last record to feature an original member (Steve Allen), it’d be 1992’s split LP with Mushroom Attack called “Masters Of The Glueniverse” on Desperate Attempt Records. Recorded in September of 1991, the record is filled with blistering, noisy drill-to-your-temple thrash in the vein of, well, Disorder. A further pressing of the album with only the Disorder side was proposed by Czech label Malarie Records and entitled “Senile Punks.” However, the album ended up being released by fellow Czech label Bastards Records in 1994 and remains the lowest pressed and final release of Disorder’s loosely defined “classic period.” It also ended up being considered a partial bootleg by the band with a rather bizarre tale behind it. The full story of that album as told by Mirek of the long-standing Czech label Ultimate Ratio can be read at: www.NegativeInsight.com - - Order old new stock copies of “Senile Punks” directly from Mirek (RAWBLAST) on Discogs. Lead pic by Simon of Riot City Recs in ‘82/‘83 of the “Perdition” lineup. “Senile Punks” LP by NI. Disorder/Mushroom Attack “Masters Of The Glueniverse” LP and collage photos from the collection of Eric of Aus-Rotten @suspect_incendiary_device. #Disorder #punkvinyl #ukpunk #chaosuk by @negative_insight
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3 years ago
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It would be pretty vapid and tone deaf do a year end post of records without acknowledging how sad and tragic the current state of the world is. Maybe we are already in a new World War, and we just don’t know it yet. There’s Russian aggression at the Iron Curtain. The Israelis are slaughtering children in Palestine. And the news said the other day that China is considering reunification with Taiwan. Meanwhile, climate catastrophe is on our doorsteps. That’s without even delving into the sociopolitical issues here in the US. But it’s important to keep fighting to make the world a better place. From the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s-‘60s to the anti-war protests of the Vietnam era to the nuclear disarmament outcry of the ‘80s, and even the Occupy Wall Street protests of a decade ago, there is reason to believe that people can still come together to create change for the better. Although it may seem bleak, you have to remain hopeful. In the meantime, if you’re looking for cheap escapism on social media, here are some record collage photos from friends of ours from this past year. Enjoy. 1. Mid ‘80s UKHC bangers from @acidfuzznoiztrip. His IG account has been a great left wing source for the atrocities happening in Gaza. 2. More mid ‘80s UK political punk from @suspect_incendiary_device who played on a couple great political punk records himself. 3. From down under, @falsegestures sent over a complete collection of Beat The System bangers (allegedly one of the shadiest of the UK82 labels). 4. @elperromaldito with raw Columbian ragers 1987-1994. 5. South American slammers 1980-1993 from @discultura.discos. 6. From one of the top 5 record accounts on IG, @suicia_realidad sent over this ILL smattering of platters. 7. Japanese adulation? Nope, @ram.tete is actually from there, unlike the rest of you false worshippers. 8. Nicolò from Italy did the right thing and quit IG, but here’s a pic he sent of the finest Italian dishes. 9. LIFER @kjelli67 with a Norwegian HC pic showing how cool it must be to live in a socialist utopia. 10. Lesser known UK thrashers and bashers from NI HQ. See you in 2024… - #punkrecords #punkvinyl #ukpunk #japanesehardcore by @negative_insight
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3 years ago
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Third post from the caché of Sandy Carson @sandy_carson. This set of pics is a treat and comes from three different gigs that we've compiled into a single post. The first four are from a UK Subs gig at the Edinburgh Venue up in Scotland in March of 1990. The Subs were looking fucking GOOD here. The Subs were always stylish, and Charlie is pulling off the tie dye tee here. The line up at this time was Charlie Harper with Karl Morris on guitar (who also served time in Broken Bones and The Exploited), Dave "Flea" Farrelly on bass, and Matthew McCoy on drums. Photos 4 through 9 are of Leatherface taken in East London from a gig in July of 1990. Frankie Stubbs is looking young in these photos. The bassist here is Rob Bewick (rocking a fantastic Sofa Head shirt!), who played on the "Smokey Joe" 12" (1990). Rob had previously played in HDQ with Dickie Hammond and Lainey in the late '80s and currently plays in a reformed version of the Voorhees. The last photo is of Fudge Tunnel, who released a few albums on Earache in the early '90s before committing the worst sin you could commit in the 1990s: signing to a major label (which was nearly punishable by death at the time). This pic is great. As with the prior posts, thanks a ton to Sandy for allowing us to share these. He plays in a current band called Skloss @sklossduo , which is "a heavy psyche, noisey post rock duo based in Austin Texas." It is excellent, and they have a 7" out now, which you can order through their bandcamp site at: skloss.bandcamp.com/album/voices-travel-through-this-ep Check out the complete set of Sandy Carson photos at: www.NegativeInsight.com - - #UKSubs #CharlieHarper #UrbanDogs #Leatherface #FrankieStubbs #FudgeTunnel #EaracheRecords #SandyCarson #NegativeInsight by @negative_insight
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3 years ago
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In 1990, as punk was hitting a low point, crust was on the upswing, and these photos help prove it. Sedition, Hellkrusher, Doom, and Anarcrust (Holland) were all playing loud, political and uncompromising crust at a ripper of a gig at the Clyde Cavern in Glasgow, Scotland in May of 1990. It seems almost strange to look at these photos and think about these bands existing in such a nascent form. Doom were still signed to Peaceville, Hellkrusher was about to release their first album, and Sedition were beginning to make their brand of 'Kiltcore' known. All eventually went on to be some of the most popular crust bands of the 1990s. - - As with the previous post, these photos were taken by Sandy Carson @sandy_carson . Sandy had been kind enough to allow us to post some of his early photos — unfiltered, unedited, and uncropped. A short time after these were taken, Sandy moved to the US to pursue professional BMX, which is what he's best known for. On a personal note, Sandy's part in Standard's Domination had a massive impact on me as a teenager. I remember buying it at the cult skate shop Eastern Boarder and endlessly hitting rewind on his part. With a soundtrack that featured Sandy riding to The Police's "Message In A Bottle," the video was loaded with guys who were heroes to a teenager like myself, such as Keith Terra, Punjab, Jerry Bagley, Robbie Morales, and Standard's owner Rick Moliterno. So thanks to Sandy for being an absolute lifer and allowing us to share them here for all to see. For the full set of photos, visit: www.NegativeInsight.com - - #Sedition #Doom #Hellkrusher #Anarcrust #Hellbastard #PinkTurdsInSpace #PoliceBastard #crustpunk #NegativeInsight by @negative_insight
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3 years ago
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Leatherface and Snuff at King Tuts in Glasgow, Scotland — May 1990 Leatherface Photo 1-2: Frankie Stubbs Photo 3-4: Dickie Hammond Photo 5: Rob Bewick Snuff Photo 6: Andy Crighton and Duncan Redmonds Photo 7: Duncan Redmonds Photo 8: Simon Wells Photo 9: Andy Crighton Photo 10: Crowd shot from Snuff set - - It is perhaps unfair the extent to which the early '90s lives in the shadow of the 1980s punk scene. There are many reasons for this, and although we would never argue that the quality of the early '90s matches that of the '80s, there is an allure to the early '90s that gets overshadowed. Maybe it's because it was some of the last gasps of culture prior to the need for round-the-clock documentation and instant gratification. For those who do champion the era, particularly bands from the U.K., Leatherface, Snuff, Doom, Sedition, and Hellkrusher represent some of the finest of the period. Their records hold up well, and there's a comfort in the sentimental attachment they bring. Leatherface, in particular, conjure feelings of connecting a certain emotional longing to their songs. One of the many faces in the crowd armed with a camera durinearly '90s was Sandy Carson, a youn fan with a penchant for DIY gigs and BMX bikes. Sandy managed to capture some great live shots: up front, sweaty, and intimate moments in crowded show spaces. The bands he captured on film perfectly encapsulate the enthusiasm of the time and demonstrate a raw charm. A short time after these were taken, Sandy moved to the US to pursue BMX, where he blossomed into one of the best street riders of the time. Riding for some of the premier companies in the late '90s and into the 2000s, including the likes of Standard Byke Co., King Bike Co., Primo BMX, Little Devil, Etnies, and more, he appeared in many videos such as Road fools 1 and 2, Little Devil's Seek & Destroy, Etnies' Forward, and Standard's Domination. This week we will be featuring Sandy's photography. The photos are unfiltered, unedited, uncropped and raw. They represent the essence of hardcore punk. View all of them at: www.NegativeInsight.com - - #Leatherface #Snuffband #GunsNWankers #DuncanRedmonds #FatWreckChords by @negative_insight
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3 years ago
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At Negative Insight, we've always taken interest in the behind the scenes stories; the ones that are untold or often unnoticed from the "faces in the crowd" so to speak. An example of someone who fits well into that category is Nicolas Royles. Best known for playing drums in UK bashers Sore Throat and Cracked Cop Skulls, Nick also played in many other acts and authored How We Rock zine in the early '90s. But he was also responsible for taking many of the photos seen on Napalm Death's "Scum" album. With the recent release of our interview with Jim Whiteley regarding "Scum" in Negative Insight, which featured Nick's photos, we asked Nick to about his own memories of the time. As with many who were around for the era, he spoke fondly of the period and offered many details about live gigs, taking photos Rich Bitch Studios, and lots more about the late '80s UKHC scene. Check it out now at: www.NegativeInsight.com - - All live and band photos courtesy of Nicolas Royles @niche_roy_les and used with permission. Photos 1-2: Jim Whiteley Photo 3: Mick Harris (using Andy Baker of Sacrilege's kit) Photo 4: Nic Bullen and Jim Whiteley Photo 5: Mick Harris and Justin Broadrick Photo 6: Nicolas Royles (taken by his mum) Napalm Death "Scum" LP cover variants photo from maniac @nello_1980 Photo of ND "From Enslavement To Obliteration / Scum" CD on Japan's Toy's Factory by NI. Atavistic collection pic by NI staff and includes the raging "Vanishing Point" LP (regular and promo versions), "Equilibrium" EP, and the oddest bootleg LP ever. Included here due to the fact that the A-side of "Scum" was initially intended to be released as a split LP with Atavistic. Instead, one band went on to be the most famous grindcore band ever, while the other gets mentioned as an underrated obscurity. Life's not fair. A Network Of Friends vol. 5 zine with Negative Insight pages featuring a Jim Whiteley formerly if Napalm Death speaking about the "Scum" album is available from Sorry State @sorrystate. A PDF version can also be viewed on our website or sent via email (message us direct). - - #NapalmDeath #NapalmDeathScum #UKhardcore #grindcore #punkvinyl #NegativeInsight by @negative_insight
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4 years ago
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We are pleased to announce the newest installment of Negative Insight is now out. This mini-issue features a comprehensive interview with Jim Whiteley, best known as the bass player and lyricist on the B-side of Napalm Death's seminal "Scum" album. The interview delves into the ins and outs of the early days of Napalm and features many little known details about the band. It also features photos by Nicolas Royles, which he kindly gave permission to use. The pages are laid out in a style that harkens back to the mid to late '80s UK hardcore scene and pay homage to A5 sized zines of the era like Final Curtain, Raising Hell, Obituary, and other cut 'n paste masters. The issue is included within the A Network Of Friends vol. 5 omnibus, which features pages from other zines such as A Blast From The Past (UK), Bootlegs Of Filth (Australia), Crisispoint (UK), Gadgie (UK), Initonit (UK), and Vermynoze Putrida (Brazil). All of these zines are done DIY hardcore punks and cover a wide variety of international punk. These pages cover bands like The Subhumans (UK), Icons of Filth, Autonomia, and many more. In the true spirit of DIY, we have chosen to distribute the zine free of charge in two ways. The first is a digital copy of the zine which can be read on our website or it can be received through email as a PDF (message us here with your email address stating you'd like a copy). The second way is to message us directly with your email, and we will send you the printer's version of the zine (including bleed lines), which you can print out for yourself, or if you are a distro you can print out as many copies as you would like to sell. All we ask is that you please keep the pricing with a fair mark up based on your costs. We enthusiastically consider this to be a public domain release, and we strongly encourage it to be reproduced and sold in as many ways as possible. View here: https://www.negativeinsight.com/a-network-of-friends-vol-5-omnibus Physical copies are available to purchase from @generalspeech #NapalmDeath #IconsOfFilth #NegativeInsight #zines #punkzine #punkzines #hardcorepunk by @negative_insight
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4 years ago
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