Disrupters

Biography

The Disrupters were formed in late 1980 in Norwich, UK. Originally influenced by the early punk bands of the late 70s (Sex Pistols, Ramones, The Clash etc) the band were becoming increasingly drawn to the anarchist scene. Things started early for The Disrupters with Crass including an early demo version of the song "Napalm" on their 1st "Bullshit Detector" lp. In 1981 the band entered Whitehouse Studios in Norwich to record their 1st real recording session. The 3 tracks laid down that day bec...

The Disrupters were formed in late 1980 in Norwich, UK.

Originally influenced by the early punk bands of the late 70s (Sex Pistols,
Ramones, The Clash etc) the band were becoming increasingly drawn to the
anarchist scene.

Things started early for The Disrupters with Crass including an early demo
version of the song "Napalm" on their 1st "Bullshit Detector" lp.

In 1981 the band entered Whitehouse Studios in Norwich to record their 1st
real recording session. The 3 tracks laid down that day became the "Young
Offender" 7". The record was a surprise hit in the indie charts and far
outsold the bands expectations. This initial release began a working
relationship with Backs Records in the running of Radical Change Records, a
label dedicated to the promotion of punk/anarchist bands.


Initially The Disrupters had a few hiccups finding the right combo of band
members but from 1983-88 they settled with founder members Bangkok Steve
(aka Steve Hansell) (Vocals) and Kevin Wymer (Drums) along with Paul Greener (Guitar).
Steve Hough (Bass) and Prem Nick (spoken word tracks).


The band liked to mix actions with words and were actively involved in
various elements of direct action, sometimes ending in arrest and court
appearances.


The Disrupters called it a day in late 1988, dissalusioned with the ever
growing divide and bitching within the scene, Steve (Vocals) quit to
concentrate on other things and the rest of the band followed suit.:


Original Line Up:
Steve - Vocals
Dave - Bass
Kev - Drums
Gibbon - Guitar

The band reformed in 2007 after Steve Ignorant requested they play his Feeding of the 5000 gig.

2007 onwards Line Up
Steve Hansell
Kevin Saigon (aka Kev Wymer) left in 2008 to concentrate on his band Saigon Kiss
Mash also a member of Saigon Kiss
Steve Hardy also a member of Saigon Kiss
Rob Hedge

Discography:
Bullshit Detector V/A LP
Crass Records 1980

Young Offender EP
Radical Change 1981

Punk & Disorderly V/A LP
Abstract Records 1981

Shelters For The Rich EP
Radical Change 1982

Bomb Heaven EP
Radical Change 1983

Unrehearsed Wrongs LP
Radical Change 1983

Playing With Fire LP
Radical Change 1984

Alive In The Electric Chair 12"
Radical Change 1985

Words Worth Shouting V/A LP
Radical Change 1985

Anarchy Peace And Chips VIDEO
1988

Anti-State V/A CD
Overground Records 2005

Gas the Punx discography CD
Overground Records 2005

Anti-State V/A CD
Overground Records 2005

Active Response V/A benefit for SPEAK CD
2008

Chaos on the Eastern Front V/A bootleg comp of Norwich punk CD
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