Anti-System

Genre Punk
City Bradford
Country England
Years active 1981-1986
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Anti System is a British punk rock band that formed in Bradford, England in 1981. They were part of the anarcho-punk movement, which was a subgenre of punk rock that emphasized anarchism and social justice issues. Anti System's music was characterized by fast, aggressive rhythms, heavy basslines, and politically charged lyrics that criticized the British government, capitalism, and the military.

The band's original lineup consisted of Phil (vocals), George (guitar), Dave (bass), and Dugger (drums). They played their first show in 1982 and soon gained a following in the punk rock scene. In 1983, Anti System released their debut EP, "Defence of the Realm," on their own record label, Anti-Society Records. The EP featured four tracks that addressed themes such as war, nuclear disarmament, and police brutality.

Over the next few years, Anti System continued to release several EPs and singles, including "No Laughing Matter" (1984), "Animal Welfare" (1985), and "A Look at Life" (1986). In 1986, they also released their debut full-length album, "No Longer Silent," which featured 15 tracks and further established Anti System as a prominent voice in the anarcho-punk movement.

Despite their growing success, Anti System faced several challenges over the years, including lineup changes and conflicts with record labels. In 1987, the band released their second album, "Live: In Durham City," which was recorded during a live show at the Dunelm House in Durham. The album featured several tracks from their previous releases, as well as a few new tracks.

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Anti System continued to tour and release new music, but their output slowed down compared to their earlier years. In 1994, the band released their third album, "A Look at Life Again," which featured re-recorded versions of some of their older tracks, as well as a few new tracks.

Anti System went on hiatus in the mid-1990s, but they reunited in 2005 for a series of shows in the UK and Europe. In 2009, the band released their fourth album, "At What Price Is Freedom?," which featured 12 new tracks and was well-received by fans and critics.

Today, Anti System's legacy within the punk rock community endures, and their music continues to inspire new generations of punk rockers. Their fast-paced, politically charged music and lyrics have made them a prominent voice in the anarcho-punk movement, and their commitment to social justice issues has made them an important part of punk rock history.

To sum up, Anti System is a British anarcho-punk band that formed in the early 1980s and gained a following for their fast, aggressive music and politically charged lyrics. They released several EPs, singles, and albums over the years, and though they faced challenges such as lineup changes and conflicts with record labels, they remain an important part of punk rock history. Their commitment to social justice issues and their influential music have inspired new generations of punk rockers and ensured their legacy within the punk rock community.

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