Theatre Of Hate, The Society (ex-Danse Society)

Ticket: £15.00 Buy Now
Doors: 7.30pm
Age: 14

Seminal post-punk death rock still led by the seemingly indestructible and evergreen Kirk Brandon.

In 1980, KIRK BRANDON formed Theatre Of Hate from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack. Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musicians Stan Stammers and Luke Rendall, along with old school friend, Steve Guthrie and Canadian born John “Boy” Lennard, who revolutionised the band’s sound with his haunting sax lines.

Debut double-A-side single, “Legon”/”Original Sin”, topped the 1980 independent chart and debut album “Westworld” (produced by Mick Jones) held the No 1 slot for twenty one weeks. The single, “Do You Believe In The Westworld?” has become an anthem and still widely played in clubs and on international radio, as well as featuring on numerous compilation albums.

Supporting the likes of The Clash, Ian Dury and Spizz Energi led to the band headlining major UK & European venues but they imploded in 1982, and Kirk took Stan forward to form Spear Of Destiny. However, the band has resurfaced over the years to play some very special shows, 2012 being the “Westworld” anniversary.

Original members Kirk Brandon, Stan Stammers and John ‘Boy’ Lennard alongside Adrian Portas (New Model Army) and Danny Farrant (The Buzzcocks) have re-ignited the fire lit by Deathrock band TOH in 1980. Expect new songs and all the classics including Legion, Do You Believe In The Westworld?, Original Sin and Rebel Without A Brain that have wowed music lovers across the UK.