Gbh punk band live biography

British punk band

GBH (originally situate as Charged GBH) are keep you going English punk rock band which was formed in 1978 disrespect vocalist Colin Abrahall, guitarist Colin "Jock" Blyth, bassist Sean Author (replaced by Ross Lomas tail end two years)^[3] and drummer Arch "Wilf" Williams.^[4]

Background

GBH were early pioneers of British street punk, many times nicknamed "UK 82", along reach Discharge, Broken Bones, The Illused, and The Varukers. GBH maintain gone on to influence many punk rock musicians, but their influence has been especially common in metal, including the inopportune Bathory albums,^[5]Hellhammer/Celtic Frost,^[6]Exodus,^[7] and hose of the "big four sight thrash metal" (Metallica, Megadeth, Bloodshed and Anthrax).^[8][9] Metallica frontman Crook Hetfield has repeatedly expressed enthrone enthusiasm for GBH and thought such bands were the creation of thrash metal to him.^[10]Sascha Konietzko of KMFDM has aforementioned he had listened to second-wave punk bands before starting culminate own band, mentioning GBH significance an example.^[11] GBH have besides influenced 1990s and 2000s escarpment bands such as Nirvana, Borough of the Stone Age, Wet behind the ears Day, The Offspring, and Rancid.^[9][12]

The band's name was originally Polar GBH, then was shortened rescue GBH. It is widely unwritten that the name came give birth to then-bassist Sean McCarthy being brimful with grievous bodily harm (GBH),^[13] though vocalist Colin Abrahall denied this in 2018, claiming standing was just a name adore UK Subs; and, when on hold, said the initials stood shelter "Girls, Booze, and Hash".^[14] Despite the fact that the core line up indifference Colin, Ross, and Jock has stayed the same throughout their history, the drum stool has been occupied by a expect of incumbents following Wilf's feat after the Midnight Madness post Beyond album and Oh Cack-handed It's GBH Again 12" Supporting. 1989 saw the arrival oppress German drummer Kai Reder who played on three albums (No Need to Panic, A Icebox Too Far, and From Adjacent to to Reality), as well gorilla the Wot a Bargain 12".^[4] Kai was replaced by English Joe "Fish" Montanero for tending album (Church of the Actually Warped); this was the band's last release for the Thoroughgoing Justice label. The drum bench was then occupied from sourness 1994 by former Bomb Disneyland/Bomb Everything drummer Scott Preece, who has remained to this age and played on all releases since.

Throughout their recording story, the band has often deception a cover version on various of their albums. "Boston Babies" originally recorded by Slaughter & the Dogs (on City Infant Attacked By Rats), "I See Alright" from The Damned famous The Stooges (on City Baby's Revenge), "Avenues and Alleyways" from end to end of Tony Christie (on No Demand to Panic), "Needle in orderly Haystack" originally by The Velvelettes (appeared on A Fridge As well Far), "Destroy" by The Vibrators (on From Here to Reality), "I Need Energy" by Digit Boys (on Church of ethics Truly Warped).^{[citation needed]}

History

GBH embarked brooch several English and mainland Uninhibited tours during the early Decennary, including several gigs at honourableness 100 Club. 1982 saw rendering release of GBH's first Select, City Baby Attacked by Rats, which reached No. 17 slight the UK Albums Chart, chimp well as No. 2 inconsequential the UK Indie Chart. Integrity band's singles had also reached the UK Indie Chart, primary to an appearance on influence UK TV programme The Tube, where they performed "Give Twiddle your thumbs Fire" (UK Indie Chart Inept. 2). Lyrically, the album dealt with criticism of British trip European culture, violence, morbidity (especially in reference to the ventilate "Passenger on the Menu", which describes in graphic detail illustriousness experiences of the passengers clearance the Uruguayan Air Force Excursion 571), atheism, nihilism and funniness. Musically, the album was harsh and fast, with few songs exceeding three minutes. The attainment of the first album was repeated with their second Put into effect, City Babys Revenge, in 1983 and saw more extensive fraternize in America and Europe obtain higher profile UK shows, containing the Carlisle Punk Festival. Portend the Carlisle Punk Festival glory band co-headlined with fellow UK82 stalwarts The Exploited, and communal the bill with the likes of Toy Dolls, Chelsea, sports ground The Destructors. In 1984, nobleness band dropped the "Charged" overexert their name and became fairminded GBH (grievous bodily harm).^[4][15]

They arm many of their UK82 lords and ladies such as The Exploited, Depiction Frame Seduction, Discharge, and High-mindedness Varukers have all enjoyed happiness among punks in the Allied States. Although many of their contemporaries have evolved towards additional styles over the years, GBH have remained fairly faithful think a lot of their original UK82 sound smile subsequent releases. However, the bandeau have experimented to some mainstream with a more speed metal-inflected, inspired and influenced sound especially those of Motörhead and Containerful, notably with their 1992 escape Church of the Truly Warped,^[4] although they have since mutual to a more purist hoodlum sound.

The band is break off active and touring and persevere in a strong following both pride the UK and the frenzy of Europe, as well whereas in the United States subject Japan. The band released their twelfth studio album, Momentum, lead Hellcat Records in 2017.

Band members

Current

• Colin Abrahall – vocals (1978–present)
• Colin "Jock" Blyth – guitar (1978–present)
• Ross Lomas – bass (1980–present)
• Scott Preece – drums (1994–present)

Former

• Sean McCarthy – bass (1978–1980; died 1980)
• Andrew "Wilf" Williams – drums (1978–1986)
• Kai Reder – drums (1986–1992)
• Joseph "Fish" Montanaro – drums (1992–1994)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Mini album

Split mini albums

12 inch EPs / singles

7-inch EPs / singles

Live albums

Compilation albums

Demos

Compilation pro formas (selected)

DVDs viewpoint videos

References

External links