Disorder

Disorder is a UK crust punk and hardcore punk group from Bristol, United Kingdom. Formed in 1980, it is associated with the UK82 punk scene and the protest punk movement. The band remains active and has gone through many line-up changes over time.

Background and style

The group plays punk, hardcore punk and crust punk. Their early singles draw a comparison from BBC DJ John Peel to Triumph Bonneville motorbikes, a description that has become part of the band’s history. Disorder is one of the long-running names from the Bristol punk scene, with a reputation for continuing despite repeated changes in personnel.

Line-up

The band has had numerous members, including Taf, Nick, Ben, Nick Peters, Steve Curtis, Neil Worthington, Steve Allen, Chris Neil, Phil Lovering, Richard Potts, Carl Allsop, Kenneth Eggen, Tor Harald Degerstrøm, Rudy Hoykens, Gunnar Holm, Chris Willsher, Yaga, John Springer, Nick Ellis, Alex Upchuck, Steve Robinson and Liam J King. Taf is the longest-standing member and usually assembles other musicians for recording and touring.

Activity and releases

Disorder continues to perform and record with changing personnel. The band’s output includes early singles and later albums, with recent touring line-ups typically built around Taf, Nick and Ben.