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The Exploited

11 concerts

Formed in 1978 in West Granton, Edinburgh, Scotland, the Exploited became key second-wave U.K. punk, known for raw anti-authoritarian anthems led by vocalist Wattie Buchan. Their 1981 LP Punks Not Dead hit No. 20 in the U.K. charts.

Total Chaos

6 concerts

Formed in Pomona Valley, California, Total Chaos is a punk rock band rooted in social and political activism, organizing peace punk picnics and protesting the Gulf War. They’ve stayed true to their original ideals and aim to unite punk scenes.

D.I.

3 concerts

Orange County punk rock band D.I., formed in 1981 by singer/lyricist Casey Royer (ex-Social Distortion, Adolescents). Known for speedy, surf- and pop-tinged punk with dark humor. Key releases include Ancient Artifacts, Horse Bites Dog Cries, and State of Shock.

Conflict

British anarcho-punk band Conflict, formed in South London (1981), is known for intense, aggressive punk against war and for animal rights. Celebrated for songs like "The Serenade is Dead," they began with Crass' support, running their label, Mortarhate Records.