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Prior to the formation of Subhumans in 1980, vocalist Dick Lucas had played in the local band, The Mental. Lucas was then joined by guitarist Bruce Treasure and drummer Andy Gale, before former-Audio Torture bassist Grant Jackson joined the fold. Initially performing under the moniker Superhumans at the request of Bruce’s mother, by the end of 1980 Subhumans was cemented with Trotsky replacing Gale on drums. In 1981 the band issued a debut demo tape which caught the attention of punk band Flux of Pink Indians, who offered Subhumans a record release on their Spiderleg Records label. That record surfaced in December 1981 as the EP “Demolition War”.
Whilst failing to significantly raise the band’s profile, the record led to the subsequent EPs “Reasons for Existence” and “Religious Wars” in 1982. The same year Subhumans formed their own label Bluurg Records, which focused on cassette recordings. In 1983, once again released on Spiderleg Records, Subhuman issued their debut, studio album “The Day The Country Died”. Now considered a classic and quintessential release of the anarcho-punk genre, the record has its thematic roots in George Orwell’s “Nineteen Eighty-Four”, epitomised on the single “Big Brother”.
Marking the band’s first solo release on their label Bluurg, Subhuman’s subsequently released the EP “Evolution” in 1983. The full-length “From the Cradle to the Grave” followed the same year, as did the EP “Time Flies… but Aeroplanes Crash”, featuring both live and studio tracks. Following the release of their third full-length “Worlds Apart” in 1985, the band split citing differences in musical direction. Far-removed from the band’s initial hardcore recordings, the band’s final release “29:29 Split Vision”, showcases Subhumans’ more melodic, sung aesthetic.
Dick Lucas went on to join Culture Shock in 1986 and subsequently form the ska-punk outfit Citizen Fish in 1990. A brief Subhumans reunion occurred in 1990, before a fully-fledged reunion tour in 1998 of the UK and U.S. In 1998 the band release an EP of previously unreleased recordings “Unfinished Business”, before issuing the live album “Live in a Dive” on Fat Wreck Chords. The band’s fifth studio album “Internal Riot” arrived in 2007, followed by a tour of Europe and the U.S.
Live reviews
i am a true believer in them saw them at the olympic autitorium when goldenvoice was around and san bernardino when they shot tear gas into the crowd and it got crazy the purpose is in the way they want a better world and expose the cruel ways scentific testing goes on in secret not a band that plays and sings they provide a real meaning we all are losing touch of and this band is on the Ball without BS they stand firm on what others look away from the problems we all face we are all going down the Globalisation is getting way too far out of control totalitarian and loss of all we had.
privacy individualism happiness fun liberty freedom community family friendliness recreation purpose indipendance personallity integrity trust love clean air clean food clean water and autonomy joy and peace we must not let globalism and millitary rule lies deception and corruption end this place we strive to make better they destroy and take it all away mass cctv george orwells 1984 is here and they are not in the peoples best intrests they have evil groups that do the acts in secret and the majority of the people dont care or even see the truth we wont have anything there wont be a future and our planet is being destroyed bad the ozone is all most depleted and radiation fills the air sea and ground we have too many things that are not getting done to stop them
flippur7
Metro Gallery was perfectly sized for this gig. No trouble getting right to the front and not too big. Sound was suitably blasting. Staff was very friendly,despite the deafening screaming!. Atmosphere-Anyone could have gone and felt welcome. The two other bands that played were great.
The first band was my favorite of the two other bands that played. (will go and find out the name and follow up!).
I am biased, but The Subhumans blew it away. It has been 20 years since I last saw Dick Lucas (lead singer) at a gig (Citizen fish in Glastonbury town UK) and he doesn't seem to have lost any of his energy. In addition to belting their stuff out to perfection, the band was very approachable and stayed to talk to folks after they played.
They played a whole bunch of their best songs. Searing stuff. Would definitely be worth catching up with them anywhere you can. I believe they split when I was about 8yrs old and I am now 38 so this could be a once in a lifetime deal?! Recharge your Anarcho-superhero batteries!
Had a vigorous but friendly moshing session and the ladies were giving as good as they got too. Only some light bruising and scuffing and no innocent civilians were harmed.
Beer was rather strong though-oops!,sorry Baltimore!
christopher-holt-1
The Subhumans have been going for more than 40 years and have no signs of letting up.
As relevant today as they were in the 80's, 90's and 00' with our government screwing the country and animal testing and hunting still happening.
The Subhumans is the soundtrack to every generation.
Personally, this was the first time I have ever seen them and the energy from the band fed into the crowd. Thoroughly enjoyed the show and it was the first gig in ages that I was genuinely excited about going to.
100 Club was the perfect venue for them.
Support came from YOU - who were riffy enough but a little too 'soft' for tonight and KNOCK OFF who were good old school punk and got the crowd ready for the headliners.
Can't wait to see The Subhumans again...soon!!
jay-binstead
If you love or have heard Sunhumans then get your arse in gear n see them in the flesh. Dick n the band are legends. They banged out all the songs including Zyklon b, subvert city, mickey mouse, peroxide, big city, internal riot, religious wars, rats & more. Brilliant gig.. only a 1 hr slot but packed with songs. Close up n personal in the EPIC studio stage complete with bar. All in all a great night. To top it off it was just £9. 33 years after buying The Day the Country Died i ticked a bucket list item. Do the same i urge you.
nick-simmons-5
sub/hum/ans was one of my first live shows back when i was in my teens, i had seen them 2 days in a row, back then when the Knitting Factory was still open in Hollywood! the show was great! it was such a badass show, people where so damn hyped up too! i still remember that crazy ballsy dude that jumped off the balcony and hung like a monkey on some bar on the ceiling and dropped on the crowd while they caught him ! good fucking times!
thelonecrow
SUBHUMANS was definitely as primate as it gets. Have to hand this one to SUBHUMANS, as they really got it the right way last night. They even managed to make it to my favourite list of show I've ever attended! Anyway just saying that Subhumans handled this one particularly good, full of energy, great sound... absolutely trembling!. If they were to be playing again anytime soon, well... I'll see you there!
ronny-rpo
Subhumans kicked ass. So did the rest of the bands. Especially the energetic gorgeous singer for Neighborhood brats. The crowd wasn't that big since it was a Sunday night in Lancaster CA. But that did not keep Subhumans and the opening bands from giving us a show I will never forget.
dchunt4u
A great headlining band list! I really enjoyed them all and was very pleased to watch Neighborhood Brats with a very animated high energy female front woman. Bad Breeding was a subtle hint reminder of Conflicts sound and political rage! Subhumans fan fucking tactic as always! Cheers!
Sha333
Great night and a great show. Great atmosphere and venue a definite must see. Played a great set from all their albums and everyone seemed to love it. Missed the first support band but caught knock off a great oi band
Jono1892
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