V/A - Killed By Hardcore #5 2026

Whether or not you’ll be surprised by the following piece of plastic remains to be seen, I certainly was when I discovered it online. And, naturally, I didn’t hesitate for a second to buy it once I saw the label name Redrum Records (which, incidentally, is "Murder Records" spelled backwards): The fifth installment of the acclaimed Killed By Hardcore series. This volume dives deep into the global underground of early HardcorePunk, collecting thirty-five raw and obscure tracks from 1981-1988. Featuring rare cuts from legendary and cult bands across the world, this goodies captures the speed, aggression and DIY spirit that defined Hardcore's formative years and some of the most uncompromising records ever committed to vinyl. Not an album for hi-fi enthusiasts, but an absolute gem for collectors of international Eighties Hardcore. Wild and unpolished, as the tracks were sourced from rare original records and tapes. Interestingly, it is quite difficult to get hold of such slabs, yet if you look online, you will discover that many commercial shops offer them. Anyway, that’s a good thing and rumors say 300 copies were pressed. Enjoy!

1.Adult Life - NO RESPECT

2.Psychic Hours - NEGATIVE GAIN

3.5 Dias En Egipto - COCADICTOS

4.Lover - SHARKY'S MACHINE

5.Atomowe Zabawki - INSEKTY NA JAJACH

6.New Pride - VIOLENT CHILDREN

7.It's Time Of Violence - BLACK REBELS

8.Final Solution - UNITED MUTATION

9.Allemaal Dood - C.K.N.

10.Falsa Liberdade - OLHO SECO

11.Religione, No Grazie - UART PUNK

12.Reality Of A Nightmare - SKULLDIGGERS

13.Are We Not Jerry's Kids - PREVARICATORS

14.We Don't Play The Game - CLITBOYS

15.Heartbreak - MINK OIL

16.Violent Charge - REIG

17.I Don't Wanna Work For You - BODIES

18.Sreca - SOLUNSKI FRONT

19.Merciless Game - CONFUSE

20.Pronto Sera El Fin - DANBA

21.We Stand United - ARM THE INSANE

22.Broken Lineage - GEORGE IMBECILE & THE IDIOTS

23.Redneck Snobs - M.I.S.

24.Reagisci - MENTI ALTERNATIVE

25.Spit It Out - F

26.Raquel Welch Har Tagit Min Damväska - AB HJÄRNTVÄTT

27.Decide Or Die - POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD

28.American Bigotry - NO ONES ALLIE

29.Death Warmed Over - AGITATED

30.Youth Crusaderz - PUBLIC ENEMY

31.Spilt Milk - A CHILD'S TRUST IN GOD

32.You Will All Die - GOTEFIX

33.Deathtrap - HALF LIFE

34.Lazy Resistance - CRAPPING DOGS

35.Systemets Redskap - BANNLYST

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EXTERNAL MENACE - Youth Of Today EP 1982 & No Views EP 1983 & Seize The Day EP 1997

Triple pack for the weekend start by this awesome band from the suburbs of Glasgow. Their debut from 1982 Youth Of Today is a classic record and one year later it was followed by their second EP called No Views. Again four smash hits and you get what you're lookin' for. The band went through a few alter ego moments over the following years - playing External Menace songs at gigs but under different names. Beat The System!! had folded and the band released a few compilation tracks on Rot Records. In 1987 Wullie (vocals) was taking a short cut across the M8 when he was hit by a car and killed. A decade on, the band were revived when Captain Oi! records began to show an interest in releasing a compilation album of all the bands previous releases. The band continued to chop and change over the following two years. In 1997 the Seize The Day EP was released. They toured Europe three times, toured the UK, played countless festivals and recorded the Process Of Elimination LP. Again many line-up changes but the band is still active and with their good basic Britpunk sound always a pleasure guest in my house.

Details: External Menace formed from the same youthful energy that gave birth to many of the "second wave"of British punk bands. Put together by vocalist Wullie Hammill and John Sneddon in the summer of 1979, the band were typical of the 1979/1980 punk bands, faster and rougher than the class of 77, but not an all out UK82-style attack. The band played out as often as they could, evolving fully into the UK82 mold, and released two singles and also putting in an appearance on the Total Anarchy compilation (1982). Their sound was typical of the era, kinda speedy punk with gruff vocals and anarcho-inspired lyrics abour war, the evil governments and nonconformism. That was the side of External Menace that most people knew best, but towards the middle of the 80's they branched out in a more melodic (but still hardcore) direction, playing reggae inspired tunes like "Rude Awakening" and "Killing Me Asylum". While the band recorded two or three more demos, putting some of their new tracks down, they didn't manage to get any more vinyl out, and finally broke up in 1985. Fast forward to 1994 Ian Welsh of Swine Flu harassed John Sneddon to get External Menace back together, and start kicking some more punk rock ass. Sneddy agreed, but only if Welshy (what is it with Scots and diminutive names ending in Y?) joined the band as vocalist, since Wullie Hamill had died in 1987. Swine Flu disappeared shortly after their first single was released, and re-emerged with a new name and a new guitarist. External Menace was back.

Their first new release was Pure Punkrock on Captain Oi! in 1995, which featured all the band's Beat The System!! recordings, plus a handful of early demos, and re-recorded versions of some old songs, the release didn't attract the interest of anyone except the UK82 completists. The band were invited to play the first Holidays In The Sun festival in August of 1996, and accepted. The entire festival was recorded (very poorly) and released on video by Barn End, and selections were released on two CDs by Anagram records. The band were invited back for HITS 1997, and (again) accepted. Around the same time the first of the HITS compilations appeared (early to mid 1997), External Menace finally released their first new single, the Process Of Elimination EP. The five track single was a completely unexpected, it featured some serious punk rock/reggae fusion, in the shape of "Rude Awakening", and was a drastic step AWAY from their UK82 roots. Later that year they also released a split 7" with Rectify, and their first album. The songs were a mix of old and new Ex Menace songs, with a few hold-overs from Swine Flu. It was a refreshing blend of UK82 hardcore and more straightforward midtempo punk, with a healthy dose of reggae thrown in for good measure. The album really made people sit up and pay attention, these guys weren't just another 80's punk band back for a few quick bucks, they were talented musicians with something interesting to offer the punk community. Unfortunately they only managed to release on more 7" (a split w/Recharge) before breaking up again in 1999. Puhh, a lot of words again but good infos are part of it!

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UNICEF - Käkimassaa EP 1983

"The circumstances under which Unicef was formed, as well as the later stages, are somewhat hazy. What is clear is that the founding members were Tino and Jonza. Tino played guitar, Fagey played bass and Jonza (who, at that time, used the name Danny Kaye) sang, and came up with the name for the band. This line-up probably played only one gig. The identity of the drummer is unclear, but among the people who played in Unicef before the later, better known line-up, were Eno, Pitkä, Rusina, Antsu, Hannu and Hippo. This EP was released in 1983 on Johanna Records and has three pretty nice punk böllers with an outstanding voice I would say. How the band came to end is also a bit hazy. The members are constantly changing and as Tino, Jonza and some other people from the Helsinki scene moved abroad, the story of Unicef was over. Only one single and the legend remained." (words by Mika) - Tino died in November 1995 after he fell from a scaffolding, Jonza died in April 2005 after he fell down stairs drunk. Find them as tasty fish snack on the essential Killed By Finnish Hardcore bootleg. Get it ->

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PYHÄKOULU - Post Mortem 1988

Less words today, I'm tilt! This is great Hardcore stuff by Pyhäkoulu [Saku (vocals), Jani (bass), Läski (guitars), Olli (drums)] from Hämeenlinna, active from 1984 to 1990, made two albums and two 7Inches. A cream snack on Killed By Finnish Hardcore. Aloha!

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V/A - Russia Bombs Finland 1982

The perfect sound for a Monday comes today from Finland, more precisely by Helsinki's Propaganda label (specializes mainly in Finnish hardcore, punk and much more) that gave birth to this fantastic compilation over thirty-seven years ago and has not lost any of its hardness and fresh sound in my opinion. All bands are likely known to every maniac of fast-paced short songs, you can find some records in the blog, and for those who want to discover this heart attack noises for themselves this record is an excellent start, I promise. And if you don't have enough of this plenty harsh stuff I recommend you the essential Killed By Finnish Hardcore compilation by Redrum Records... b.t.w. the first 500 copies came partly with booklet which I don't have.

1.Vapaus - BASTARDS
2.Lahdataan Ne - BASTARDS
3.Ei Tulevaisuutta - BASTARDS
4.Univormukonnat - BASTARDS
5.Sodan Uhka - BASTARDS
6.R.A.Y. - ANTIKEHO
7.Peace & Love - ANTIKEHO
8.Suomi 83 - ANTIKEHO
9.Uhoan - ANTIKEHO
10.Politiikka - KAAOS
11.Ei Enää Koskaan - KAAOS
12.Ei Luovuteta - KAAOS
13.Natsi - NATO
14.Presidenttipeli - NATO
15.Helsingin Yöt - NATO
16.Villi Ja Vapaa - NATO
17.Mä Haluan Paljon Rahaa - TERVEET KÄDET
18.N.Y.T. - TERVEET KÄDET
19.Älä Luota Systeemiin - RIISTETYT
20.Painu Helvettiin Natsiäpärä - RIISTETYT
21.Sä Maksat - RIISTETYT
22.Rajoitukset - RIISTETYT
23.Mä En Jaksa Elää - RIISTETYT
24.En Jaksa Enää - 013
25.Työnvälittäjä - 013
26.Takaisin Todellisuuteen - 013
27.Aku Ankka Raskaana - MAHO NEITSYT
28.Mikä Mun Päässä Nykii - MAHO NEITSYT
29.Sinä Ja Minä - APPENDIX
30.Tää Maailma On Meidän - APPENDIX
31.Suomi Vapaaksi - SEKUNDA
32.Lepakon Hämyt - SEKUNDA
33.Poseeraajat - SEKUNDA
34.Elukat - DACHAU
35.Huomena Haudassa - DACHAU

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V/A - Killed By Finnish Hardcore 2003

We travel far into the north of Europe to the land of 1000 lakes, dense forests and icy temperatures. Numerous famous hardcore/punk bands enriched us with terrific records and on this little compilation thirty of them are selected and was assembled by three American fans of Finnish Hardcore. "We did this out of our love of the music and to expose these records, which are not widely known outside of Finland to a wider audience. We would like to think we are helping expose these bands to a new geneartion of punx, making it possible for bands to re-issue more classic material. 2000 copies were pressed, comes with detailed info sheet". Thx for that and now enjoy raw, rare Hardcore 1981-1985.

1.Mieletöntä Väkivaltaa - RIISTETYT
2.Presidenttipeli - NATO
3.Sotaa - KOHU 63
4.Injustice - DESTRUCKTIONS
5.Tapa Sotilas - POHJASAKKA
6.251 - UNICEF
7.Leikin Loppu - NOLLA NOLLA NOLLA
8.Turvallista Huomista - BASTARDS
9.Irti - AIVOPROTEESI
10.Vanhempien Rakkaus - PYHÄKOULU
11.Economic Appraisal - KANSAN UUTISET
12.Vaihtoehto - KAAOS
13.Keskiluokan Painajainen - LAAHAUS
14.Moscow - KLIMAX
15.Tavastia - LAMA
16.Paniikkia - APPENDIX
17.Sotaa - TAMPERE SS
18.Ei - MELAKKA
19.Maailma Tänään - PURKAUS
20.R.A.Y. - ANTIKEHO
21.Tähti - ÄPÄRÄT
22.Turha Armeija - MARIONETTI
23.Ylos - TERVEET KÄDET
24.Viikonloppuanarkisti - VAURIO
25.Sotaa - VARAUS
26.Lopettakaa! - NUKKETEATTERI
27.Kaupunki Palaa - MAANALAINEN PELASTUSARMEIJA
28.Rumia Ruumiita - RATTUS
29.Äpärä - KUOLEMA
30.Kalinka - KANSANTURVAMUSIIKKIKOMISSIO

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SATAN 81 - Radioattivita 7'' 1981

About this combo from Italy I haven't much to tell. Satan 81 have only this 7Inch released via City Record and they have recorded two decent mid-tempo numbers and that's it. The a-side was used for the great Killed By Death D'Italia compilation. Very catchy distorted rhythm guitar with nice solos and pretty typical for the early 80's sound of the boot which short time later turned into terrific hardcore, really a pity that many good bands only made it to one fuckin' single, potential was undoubtedly present but I guess there was a lack of good labels and of course money. And today, thirty-five years later, we hunt and seek the treasures of the past. Strange, but that's the way it is!

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V/A - Killed By Death #17 1997

The first compilation in 2018 and how can I start better as with Volume 17 of this unknown series? Yeah, this number is dedicated to rare early American Punk from 1977-1979 and I must confess, ca. 52,17% are not bad while the rest is a bit lame and I would not have select them but I don't want complain, we can be grateful that there are detectives who bring us such treasures closer. 700 copies exist and did you know that discogs blocked the sale on some? Weird, isn't it? Seen this way, the records become even more rare. Well, now we have sixteen classics from the good old days of 7Inches that were important at some point.

1.Eye Ball - THE MAD

2.Padded Cell - MENTALLY ILL

3.Suicide - SHIRKERS

4.X-Road - MAX LOAD

5.Hardcore - THE NORMALS

6.Annette - VICTIMS

7.I Do I Do - THE MAIDS

8.I Am A Reactor - THE REACTORS

9.I'm A Mutant - COUNT VERTIGO

10.Angel Of Madness - DESTRY HAMPTON & THE WOLVES FROM HELL

11.Cannibal Him - CHAIN GANG

12.Run Run Run - STIMULATORS

13.Pop Gun - MARY MONDAY

14.Get Outta My Way - VORES

15.I Wanna Be Spoiled - SHOCK

16.Good Filthy Fun - ACTIVE DOG

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E.A.T.E.R. - Doomsday Troops EP 1983

Ernst And The Edsholm Rebels – E.A.T.E.R. were formed in the summer of 1982 in Grums/Kil, Värmland, Sweden by Mikael “Gröten” Karlsson (guit/vox), Anders Brännström (bass), Peter “Pelle” Forsman (drums) and Hans “Hasse” Dahlgren (vox). and this first line-up of E.A.T.E.R. recorded Chaos Cassette vol.1 which was realesed in the fall of 1982. A number of gigs were played by this first line-up, among them the chaotic and by media well documented gig at Segmons Folkets hus in february of 1983. By the release of the bands debut EP Doomsday Troops (Ernst Records) Hasse was replaced by Mikael “Micke” Larsson as the leadsinger. Micke had earlier played in Psykjouren together with infamous and by now nationwidely known Buddha. Doomsday Troops EP was recorded and produced In KAAS by the band & Micke Blomqvist, and released in the summer of 1983. The record was sold all over the world, and E.A.T.E.R. recived recognition from people like Jello Biafra of Dead Kennedys and Pushead, the artist that made Metallicas and the Misfits cartoons. With the new line-up and a sucessfull record-realese the band went on the road and toured Sweden. A review: "Not to be confused with the '77 U.K. punk band Eater, this Swedish group (Ernst And The Edsholm Rebels) floor down on the acceleration and rapidly hit fast, lightning doses of 1000-m.p.h. thrash mayhem. An outrageous display of burning speed and mind-boggling turbulence, combined with chaotic chops of lyrical expression. Don't be fooled by the hilarious intro to the title cut--this EP hauls its load fast and furious in the new Swedish tradition." - Pushead (from Maximum Rock'n'Roll #13, April/May 1984) - The band is still active and I recommend this five piece of classic swedish hardcore tunes and the compilations Really Fast #1 and Killed By Hardcore #2.

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V/A - Killed By Hardcore #2 2002

Redrum Records, you know what this means? Genau, massive rare punk stuff from the early days and now we meet the Hardcore section and this compilation is a great example of nasty bands from every angle of this planet. I quote from back cover: "Welcome to the second installment of Killed By Hardcore. Just like that others series by those useless eaters from hell. This one's already going down hill... to the big money at the end of your wants list. Be warned: all anarchy & violence taken from original vinyls. So if it ain't digital enough you can always listen to disco shit. So bummer bitches, you'll find here explosive material of black small round flat 80s and invite your neighbors and enjoy a hearty BBQ with lots of beer." Twenty-three more on Volume 1 - I wish you all a groovy Sunday and enjoy the music.

1.Fame - ZMIV

2.Dying In A Maze - HEADCLEANERS

3.Mai - INDIGESTI

4.Misguided Missile Mouth - E-13

5.Dead You - IKKA SHINJYUU

6.Land Of The Brave - MECHT MENSCH

7.Mad At The World - YDI

8.Elintilaa - RIISTETYT

9.No Explanations - SUBURBAN MUTILATION

10.Miséria E Fome - INOCENTES

11.Det Er Bare Løgn - BETONG HYSTERIA

12.Think Of England - INSTANT AGONY

13.Compromises - NO LABELS

14.Starve To Death - VORKRIEGSPHASE

15.Religiøs Terror - FADER WAR

16.Man's Ruin - TARGET OF DEMAND

17.I'm In Love With Nancy Reagan - TMA

18.Your Mother Sucks Cocks In Hell - AGENT ORANGE

19.Religion - E.A.T.E.R.

20.No More No - KURO

21.Pressform - EXTREM

22.Acid Casualty - KORO

23.Vägra - DISARM

24.No End In Sight - THE ABUSED

25.Guai A Voi! - CANI

26.Man Rape Blues - CHRONIC SICK

27.Mucho Macho - CHRONIC SICK

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V/A - Killed By 7Inch #10 EP 2000

With this EP, the small edition Killed By 7Inch is complete and all other volumes are here. Number 10 was not easy to find but who seeks finds, isn't it? Four rare goodies of course and the Invaders one is the best on this record, they released one 7'' and this is the a-side and a solid mid-tempo tune, the flip is a waste of time, Amsterdamned's hardcore tune were taken from the compilation Als Je Haar Maar Goed Zit #2 from 1983, excellent stuff. Florida based band F starts the b-side with a fast track from their 'You Are An EP' single on Intendo Distorto Records from 1984 and last but not least the False Prophets with the title gem of their second slab Good Clean Fun from 1982. I'm sure, your breakfast will taste better with this sound. I will take a shower and come back soon.

1.Launderama - THE INVADERS

2.Melting Pot - AMSTERDAMNED

3.In Control - F

4.Good Clean Fun! - FALSE PROPHETS

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V/A - Killed By Hardcore 2001

Well, I think this record needs no description, stands everything on the cover. Number one of three records, made in U.S.A. with detailed insert. I think I go back in bed, was intense yesterday (like this stuff)... Amen!

1.Public Opinion - URBAN WASTE

2.Koruse - GASMASK

3.Utopia - TERVEET KÄDET

4.Moral - SOUND OF DISASTER

5.Going On - NOG WATT

6.Broken Promises - NO PIGS

7.Taking Away Your Rights - N.O.T.A.

8.Deo Fora - CÓLERA

9.Riot - ACTIVES

10.Clutch The Flag - CAPITAL SCUM

11.Fuck It - THE LEFT

12.Dead Generation - ULTRA VIOLENT

13.In This Town - THE FIX

14.Born Prejudice - AMERICA'S HARDCORE

15.Punks United - FALLOUT

16.1984 - GENETIC CONTROL

17.America's Power - YOUTH PATROL

18.Ajatuksen Loppu - LAMA

19.Home, Religion, Native Country - KANSAN UUTISET

20.Shell Helpt - INDIREKT

21.Black Sheep - NIHILISTICS

22.Going Back - THE EXECUTE

23.No Illusions - THE STATE

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NRG - Aber Mein Liebchen 12'' 1986

This rare record is really amazing and I like it a lot. Very hard to find because it was pressed in a small editon. Here we have five strong punk tunes mixed in a catchy wavie sound plus the wild voice. Two 4 minute tunes, three short stirring tracks. Excellent!! Here's some info from their MySpace site: "Danish punk band NRG was formed in 1981 in the Copenhagen suburb Albertslund and existed until 1989. Their music evolved along the way from '76 punk and hardcore over free form avantgarde to a sort of paisley underground garage rock. They released the single Kulturel Forvaltning in 1984 and the mini-album 'Aber Mein Liebchen' (Hub Records) in 1986. Through all the years the band consisted of Kim Ingemann (guitar & vocals) and Claus Lindhardt (drums). Their line up was concluded with, in 1981-83: Erik Vosbein (bass) and Uffe Ejlerskov (guitar). In 1983-84: Uffe Ejlerskov (bass). In 1984-85: Soren Poulsen (bass) and Henning Malm (trumpet and garbagecans). In 1985-86: Uffe Ejlerskov (bass). In 1986: Emma Engberg (bass) and Lars Bjerr (guitar). In 1987-88: Henrik Geertz (bass). In 1988-89: Emma Engberg (bass) and Henrik Geertz (guitar). NRG moved base to Copenhagen in 1984 and performed regularly in the squatters' house Ungdomshuset and in the main rock club at the time, Barbue. NRG toured the main cities of Denmark and in Sweden, Russia and Uzbekistan. During 1990-1994 Kim and Claus rehearsed new material but performed only twice under the new moniker Shoom. In 1996 they had evolved into the project Shoom Unit". NRG can be found on Killed By Death #22 (coming soon) compilation. Don't hesitate to get this cool plate.

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V/A - Bootprints Across Italy!! 1999

Here's a mixed bag with really good stuff from Italy. This unoffical release came out 1999 on Bootprint and like Killed By Death #77 this compilation includes the complete records from all the bands. Dominant here is a damn good Hardcore/Oi! sound and all these songs were recorded in the 80s and every original is highly coveted by many collectors and I'm always glad if someone takes care and put all such rarities together and make it available again. The invention of the internet is not bad at all isn't it? Essential CD!!!!  

1.Scenderemo Nelle Strade - NABAT

2.Senza Soldi Senza Casa - NABAT

3.Asociale Oi! - NABAT

4.Lavoro - NABAT

5.Shock Delle Case - NABAT

6.Refused & Rejected - SHOCKIN' TV

7.Solo Parole - SHOCKIN' TV

8.Sorrisi Al Napalm - SHOCKIN' TV

9.Spazi Di Potere - SHOCKIN' TV

10.Media Oppressione - SHOCKIN' TV

11.Errori Viventi - SHOCKIN' TV

12.Kill For Sex - SHOCKIN' TV

13.Vivisezione - SHOCKIN' TV

14.Torino E' La Mia Citta' - ROUGH

15.No Mai - ROUGH

16.Riot In The Street - ROUGH

17.Abuse Of Power - ROUGH

18.Nessun Pudore - BASTA

19.Disertare - BASTA

20.Non Cambiero' Mai - BASTA

21.Basta Con La Polvere - BASTA

22.Caos - BASTA

23.Laida Bologna - NABAT

24.Potere Nelle Strade - NABAT

25.Lunga Vita Ai Ribelli Oi! - NABAT

26.Troia - NABAT

27.Senza Patria - HOPE & GLORY

28.Skin Heads - HOPE & GLORY

29.Ghost Of Ska - HOPE & GLORY

30.Giustizia - HOPE & GLORY

31.Anche Domani - PLASTIC SURGERY

32.Siamo Noi - PLASTIC SURGERY

33.Rivolta - PLASTIC SURGERY

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