The Destructors (band)
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The Destructors are a punk rock
band from Peterborough
, England
, 1977-1979 then 1980 until 1984. They re-formed as Destructors 666 in 2006.
(lead guitar, formerly of The System, (among other bands) before their first release, 1982's Senseless Violence EP. Butt took on the job of writing about half of the band's music, with Adams writing the lyrics. Singleton remembered the songs: "They could be very complicated and a right bastard to remember. He also seemed to have a fixation with serial killers!". A series of EPs and two albums followed before 1984's final album Bomb Hanoi, Bomb Saigon, Bomb Disneyland. The band split shortly after Bomb Hanoi, their records never living up to their live shows, and the band members falling out. According to Singleton: "I don't think we ever made a really good record! They never ever lived up to our live shows; We were so much better on stage". Of the frictions within the band, Butt said: "Neil couldn't get on with Alan, and me and Dave didn't want Andy on drums any more. We weren't happy with Alan organising everything and neglecting his bass-playing role". Adams immediately formed a new band, Five Go Mad In Europe, and resurrected the band name as Destructors V in 1984. Singleton went on to front Trench Fever. Butt went on to form The Desecrators, joined English Dogs
, and later formed Janus Stark
and then The More I See
, also playing guitar with The Prodigy
.
The band name was resurrected again in 2006 as Destructors 666, with former members Adams, Dave Colton, and Steve Rolls ex of The Now
joined by new members Steve Crosby and Lee Reynolds. Steve Crosby walked out of the studio one night and was never heard from again. Lee Reynolds left the band due to recording commitments with The 925's. Crosby and Reynolds were replaced by Ian Stapleton (Bass) and Rob Baylis (Drums). In 2009 the band returned to the original name of The Destructors.
01. 6CK 6CK 6CK (1976)
The Kid i.e. Allen Adams (vocals)
T.W atterson (guitar)
Stuart Bland (bass)
Graham Black (drums)
02. Speed Mark II (1976)
The Kid (vocals)
Steve Bavister (guitar)
Paul Cooper (guitar)
Dip (bass)
03. 6CK 6CK 6CK Mark II (1976)
The Kid (vocals)
T.W Atterson (guitar)
Dip (bass)
04. The Gestapo (1976)
The Kid (vocals)
T.W Atterson (guitar)
Dip (bass)
Andy Arthurs (drums)
05. Destructors (1977)
The Kid (vocals)
T.W Atterson (guitar)
Dip (bass)
Joe MacColl/Steve Rolls/Dave Colton (drums) at different times
06. Destructors Mark II (1978)
The Kid (vocals)
T.W Atterson (guitar)
Dip (bass)
Andrew Jackson (guitar)
Andrew Butler (drums)
07. Destructors Mark III (1978)
The Kid (vocals)
T.W Atterson (guitar)
Dip (bass)
Andrew Butler (drums)
08 Destructors Mark IV (1980)
Neil Singleton (vocals)
Dave Ivermee (guitar)
Allen Adams (bass)
Andrew Butler (drums)
09. Destructors Mark V (1980–1981)
Neil Singleton (vocals)
Dave Ivermee (guitar)
Allen Adams (bass)
Andy McDonald (drums)
10. Destructors Mark VII (1981–1983)
Neil Singleton (vocals)
Dave Ivermee (guitar)
Graham "Gizz" Butt (guitar)
Allen Adams (bass)
Andy McDonald (drums)
11. Destructors V (Mark VII) (1983–1984)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Nigel Davis (bass)
Joe MacColl (drums)
12. Five Go Mad In Europe (1984)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Faz Farrow (bass)
Joe MacColl (drums)
13. Destructors 666 (Mark VIII) (2006–2007)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Steve Rolls (guitar)
Steve Crosby (bass)
Lee Reynolds (drums)*
Simon Stabler (sound locator)
14. Destructors 666 (Mark IX) (2007–2008)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Steve Rolls (guitar)
Steve Crosby (bass)
Rob Baylis (drums)
Simon Stabler (sound locator)
15. Destructors 666 (Mark X) (2008)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Steve Rolls (guitar)
Rob Baylis (drums)
Tom Savage (bass)
16. Destructors 666 (Mark XI) (2008-9)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Steve Rolls (guitar)
Rob Baylis (drums)
Ian Stapleton (bass)
17. The Destructors (2009-?)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Steve Rolls (guitar)
Rob Baylis (drums)
Ian Stapleton (bass)
+
AC (Live)
Tom (Live)
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band from Peterborough
Peterborough
Peterborough is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in the East of England, with an estimated population of in June 2007. For ceremonial purposes it is in the county of Cambridgeshire. Situated north of London, the city stands on the River Nene which flows into the North Sea...
, England
England
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, 1977-1979 then 1980 until 1984. They re-formed as Destructors 666 in 2006.
History
The band was formed by former 6ck 6ck 6ck members Allen Adams (vocals), Phil Atterson (guitar), and Dip (Paul Wicks) (bass) and various drummers including Steve Rolls and Dave Colton. Later the original band were complemented with a varying line-up including Andy Butler (drums) Andrew Jackson (guitar). Butler and Jackson left in 1978 to set up a new band called The Blanks. Some of Jackson's songs were used in later Destuctors recordings. A Blanks 3 track EP featured the song Northern Ripper which Allen Adams wrote the words. In 1980 The Destructors name was resurrected by Adams with a new line-up of Neil Singleton (vocals), Andy McDonald (drums), and 'Dave Ivermee ' (rhythm guitar) Allen Adams(bass) and later Graham "Gizz" ButtGizz Butt
Gizz Butt is a British musician, best known for playing the guitar during live performances by band The Prodigy in the late 1990s.-Early years:...
(lead guitar, formerly of The System, (among other bands) before their first release, 1982's Senseless Violence EP. Butt took on the job of writing about half of the band's music, with Adams writing the lyrics. Singleton remembered the songs: "They could be very complicated and a right bastard to remember. He also seemed to have a fixation with serial killers!". A series of EPs and two albums followed before 1984's final album Bomb Hanoi, Bomb Saigon, Bomb Disneyland. The band split shortly after Bomb Hanoi, their records never living up to their live shows, and the band members falling out. According to Singleton: "I don't think we ever made a really good record! They never ever lived up to our live shows; We were so much better on stage". Of the frictions within the band, Butt said: "Neil couldn't get on with Alan, and me and Dave didn't want Andy on drums any more. We weren't happy with Alan organising everything and neglecting his bass-playing role". Adams immediately formed a new band, Five Go Mad In Europe, and resurrected the band name as Destructors V in 1984. Singleton went on to front Trench Fever. Butt went on to form The Desecrators, joined English Dogs
English Dogs
English Dogs are a British crossover punk rock/heavy metal band that began life in the early eighties.-History:English Dogs formed in October 1981 in Grantham and produced two demos during 1982 entitled 'Show No Mercy' and 'Free To Kill'. The band toured as support to fellow punk band Charged GBH...
, and later formed Janus Stark
Janus Stark
Janus Stark were an experimental punk rock band from Peterborough, England. Their album "Great Adventure Cigar" was highly rated by The Foo Fighters and Die Toten Hosen and was a fusion of Punk, Hard rock, Heavy Metal and Alternative with influences from Helmet to Radiohead to The Beatles to...
and then The More I See
The More I See
-Formation:The More I See were formed by guitarist Graham 'Gizz' Butt, formerly of Punk Metal band English Dogs and the Prodigy.Formed in Cambridgeshire in 2002 with vocalist Chad Sunderland, guitarist Gavin King and bassist Lee Churchill.-Personnel changes:To speed the musical pace up, both live...
, also playing guitar with The Prodigy
The Prodigy
The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex. Along with Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s...
.
The band name was resurrected again in 2006 as Destructors 666, with former members Adams, Dave Colton, and Steve Rolls ex of The Now
The Now
The Now are a late 1970s English punk rock group from Peterborough, England. Whilst never officially disbanding, they ceased recording and performing in 1979. In 2004, The Now recorded all of their original material and released as the Fuzztone Fizzadelic album in 2005 on the Damaged Goods record...
joined by new members Steve Crosby and Lee Reynolds. Steve Crosby walked out of the studio one night and was never heard from again. Lee Reynolds left the band due to recording commitments with The 925's. Crosby and Reynolds were replaced by Ian Stapleton (Bass) and Rob Baylis (Drums). In 2009 the band returned to the original name of The Destructors.
Destructors Releases 1982-1984
- EP - "Senseless Violence EP" (1982) Paperback (#33)
- EP - "Religion... There Is No Religion EP" (1982) Carnage Benelux (#34)
- EP - "Jailbait EP" (1982) Illuminated
- LP - "Exorcise The Demons of Youth" (1982) Illuminated (#12)
- EP - "Forces Of Law EP" (1983) Illuminated (#26)
- LP - "Armageddon In Action" (live) (1983) Radical Change (#10)
- EP - "Cry Havoc and Unleash The Dogs EP" (1983) Criminal Damage (#31)
- LP - "Merry Christmas and Fuck Off" (1983) Death Records
- EP - "Wild Thing", 4 Track E.P released December 1983, Illuminated Records, ILL1912
- EP - "Electronic Church" (1983) free with "Trees and Flowers" magazine
- LP - "Bomb Saigon, Bomb Hanoi, Bomb Disneyland" Album Released January 1984 Carnage Benelux, KILL666
Destructors V Release 1984
Releases from the shortlived Destructors variable Destructors V- EP - "TV Eye" 3 Track E.P (August 1984) Criminal Damage, CRI108
Destructors 666 Releases 2006-2009
Destructors 666 started as a one off project with the release of Plus Ca Change Pour La Meme Chose. However, all copies were sold due to the solid fanbase of the band and their strong legacy to the world of punk rock. The split EP is seen as something unique to The Destructors and provides an opportunity to showcase other local talent. All contributors retain full rights to their material and receive costs for recording as well as free copies of the finished CD's. Date EP's started as an idea around the 666 label (Released on the 6th day of the 6th month of the 6th year of the 21st century and continued every year, i.e. 777, 888 etc. Often these are split releases though not always. Concept EPs are another format and cover areas such as Police / CCTV / Witchcraft (Racial Intolerance) etc. Finally, full blown Destructors only releases.- Split EP - "Plus Ca Change Pour La Meme Chose" CD (Rowdy Farrago, RF003, February 2006) Split EP with The Ruined
- Date EP - "06:06:06" CD (Rowdy Farrago, RF666, June 2006)
- Split EP - "Sturm Und DrangSturm und DrangSturm und Drang is a proto-Romantic movement in German literature and music taking place from the late 1760s through the early 1780s, in which individual subjectivity and, in particular, extremes of emotion were given free expression in reaction to the perceived constraints of rationalism...
" CD (Rowdy Farrago, RF004, August 2006) Split EP with The 925's - Split EP - "Gott Mit Uns" CD (Rowdy Farrago, RF005, December 2006) Split EP with Radicus
- Split EP - "No Parasan" CD (Rowdy Farrago, RF006, March 2007) Split EP with $UP
- Album - "Many Were Killed Few Were Chosen" CD (Rowdy Farrago, June 2007, RFA01)
- Date EP - "07:07:07" CD (Rowdy Farrago, RF777, July 2007)
- Split EP - "Biberati Ut Gothi" (Rowdy Farrago, RF007, September 2007) Split EP with Fletch CadillacFletch CadillacFletch Cadillac are a psychobilly influenced punk rock band from Norwich, UK. The band formed in the early months of 2004 initially as a 3 piece consisting of brothers Ben & Joe and long time friend Dov...
- Concept EP - "Sichien Lassen Mit Fremdem Machten" (Rowdy Farrago, November 2007, RFEP1)Theme = Strange Things
- Split EP - "Caveat EmptorCaveat emptorCaveat emptor is Latin for "Let the buyer beware". Generally, caveat emptor is the property law doctrine that controls the sale of real property after the date of closing.- Explanation :...
" (Rowdy Farrago, RF008, February 2008) Split EP with White Clouds & Gunfire - Split EP - "Labor Omnia VincitLabor omnia vincitLabor omnia vincit is a Latin phrase meaning "Hard work conquers all". The phrase appears in Virgil's Georgics, Book I, in the form Labor omnia uicit improbus...
" (Rowdy Farrago, RF009, April 2008) Split EP with Eastfield - Split EP - "Lex Talionis" (Rowdy Farrago, RF010, June 2008) Split EP with Dirty Love
- Date EP - "08:08:08" CD (Rowdy Farrago, RF888, August 2008)
- Split EP - "Geistbahn" (Rowdy Farrago, RF011, September 2008) Split EP with March To The Grave
- Concept EP - "Malleus MaleficarumMalleus MaleficarumThe Malleus Maleficarum is an infamous treatise on witches, written in 1486 by Heinrich Kramer, an Inquisitor of the Catholic Church, and was first published in Germany in 1487...
" (Rowdy Farrago, October 2008, RFEP2)Theme = Witchcraft / Racial Intolerance - Concept EP - "Bah Humbug" (Rowdy Farrago, December 2008, RFXMAS1)Theme = ChristmasChristmasChristmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
- Split EP - "Deus Ex MachinaDeus ex machinaA deus ex machina is a plot device whereby a seemingly inextricable problem is suddenly and abruptly solved with the contrived and unexpected intervention of some new event, character, ability, or object.-Linguistic considerations:...
" (Rowdy Farrago, RF012, March 2009) Split EP with Dun2Def - Album - "Pow! That's Kill Musik 666666Year 666 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 666 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.- Europe :* Chertsey Abbey is founded.* Barking Abbey...
Volume 1: Revision" CD (Rowdy Farrago, May 2009, RFA02) - Concept EP - "Quisnam Vigilo Vigilo" (Rowdy Farrago, July 2009, RFEP3)Theme = Control
- Split EP - "Scheikunde" (Rowdy Farrago, RF013, August 2009) Split EP with Dangers Close
- Date EP - "09:-09:09" CD (Rowdy Farrago, RF999, September 2009) aka The Nein Nein Nein EP
- Destructors 666 renamed to The Destructors In November 2009
The Destructors Releases 2009-Present
The present day lineup of The Destructors. Continuing to release multi theme albums / EP's and split EP's- Split EP - "Tormentum Insomniae" (Rowdy Farrago, RF014, November 2009) Split EP with Sick On The Bus
- Concept EP - "PolitikaPolitikaPolitika is a Serbian newspaper. It is considered the newspaper of record and is the oldest daily in the Balkans, having been founded on January 25, 1904 by Vladislav Ribnikar. It is currently being published by Politika Newspapers and Magazines , a joint venture between Politika AD and...
" (Rowdy Farrago, April 2010, RFELECT01) Theme = Politics - Split EP - "ZengakurenZengakurenFounded in 1948, Zengakuren is a communist / anarchist league of students in Japan. The word is an abridgement of which literally means “All-Japan League of Student Self-Government.” Notable for organizing protests and marches, Zengakuren has been involved in Japan’s Anti-Red Purge Movement,...
" (Rowdy Farrago, RF015, June 2010) Split EP with The Black Marias - Album - "Dead Beat To White Heat" (Rowdy Farrago, RFA03, August 2010)
- Date EP - "101010 (The Meaning Of Life EP)" (Rowdy Farrago, RF101010, October 2010)
- Concept EP - "Helloween"(Rowdy Farrago, October 2010, RFHELL01) Theme = Halloween
- Split EP - "Les Fleur Du Mal" (Rowdy Farrago, RF016, January 2011) Split EP with Gripper
- Concept EP - "Media Studies"(Rowdy Farrago, May 2011, RFEP04) Theme = Media, Celebrity Culture, Journalism
- Split Album- "Wohlgefuhl" (Rowdy Farrago, RFSA01, August 2011) Split Album with Dun2Def
- Split EP - "Je Suis Radio" (Rowdy Farrago, RF017, September 2011) Split EP with Don't Look Down
- Date EP - "111111 (In Memoriam)" (Rowdy Farrago, RF111111, November 2011)
Band Members Timeline
This is an overview of the history of The Destructors. Now over 34 years old and still recording and releasing innovative new material.01. 6CK 6CK 6CK (1976)
The Kid i.e. Allen Adams (vocals)
T.W atterson (guitar)
Stuart Bland (bass)
Graham Black (drums)
02. Speed Mark II (1976)
The Kid (vocals)
Steve Bavister (guitar)
Paul Cooper (guitar)
Dip (bass)
03. 6CK 6CK 6CK Mark II (1976)
The Kid (vocals)
T.W Atterson (guitar)
Dip (bass)
04. The Gestapo (1976)
The Kid (vocals)
T.W Atterson (guitar)
Dip (bass)
Andy Arthurs (drums)
05. Destructors (1977)
The Kid (vocals)
T.W Atterson (guitar)
Dip (bass)
Joe MacColl/Steve Rolls/Dave Colton (drums) at different times
06. Destructors Mark II (1978)
The Kid (vocals)
T.W Atterson (guitar)
Dip (bass)
Andrew Jackson (guitar)
Andrew Butler (drums)
07. Destructors Mark III (1978)
The Kid (vocals)
T.W Atterson (guitar)
Dip (bass)
Andrew Butler (drums)
08 Destructors Mark IV (1980)
Neil Singleton (vocals)
Dave Ivermee (guitar)
Allen Adams (bass)
Andrew Butler (drums)
09. Destructors Mark V (1980–1981)
Neil Singleton (vocals)
Dave Ivermee (guitar)
Allen Adams (bass)
Andy McDonald (drums)
10. Destructors Mark VII (1981–1983)
Neil Singleton (vocals)
Dave Ivermee (guitar)
Graham "Gizz" Butt (guitar)
Allen Adams (bass)
Andy McDonald (drums)
11. Destructors V (Mark VII) (1983–1984)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Nigel Davis (bass)
Joe MacColl (drums)
12. Five Go Mad In Europe (1984)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Faz Farrow (bass)
Joe MacColl (drums)
13. Destructors 666 (Mark VIII) (2006–2007)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Steve Rolls (guitar)
Steve Crosby (bass)
Lee Reynolds (drums)*
Simon Stabler (sound locator)
14. Destructors 666 (Mark IX) (2007–2008)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Steve Rolls (guitar)
Steve Crosby (bass)
Rob Baylis (drums)
Simon Stabler (sound locator)
15. Destructors 666 (Mark X) (2008)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Steve Rolls (guitar)
Rob Baylis (drums)
Tom Savage (bass)
16. Destructors 666 (Mark XI) (2008-9)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Steve Rolls (guitar)
Rob Baylis (drums)
Ian Stapleton (bass)
17. The Destructors (2009-?)
Allen Adams (vocals)
Dave Colton (guitar)
Steve Rolls (guitar)
Rob Baylis (drums)
Ian Stapleton (bass)
+
AC (Live)
Tom (Live)