The Varukers
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| Music genre(s) | Hardcore Punk, Anarcho Punk, D-Beat |
| Homebase | UK |
| Years active | 1979-1988, 1993-Present |
| Current Status | Active |
| Notable Records | Protest and Survive, Bloodsuckers, Another Religion Another War, Murder, How Do You Sleep? |
| Label(s) | Inferno Records, Riot City Records, Go Kart Records, Punk Core Records |
| Website | The Varukers on Myspace |
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The Varukers are an anarchist hardcore punk band formed in 1979 by vocalist Rat. The Varukers originally split in '88 as the various members went their separate ways. But in '93 vocalist Rat decided to put the band back together. Stylistically their music resembles the traditional UK82 style exemplified by bands such as GBH and The Exploited. Since the band had former members of Discharge, a definite D-beat sound developed as time went on. The band has gone through many line-up changes over the years with the only constant member being Rat on vocals. They have recently released a retrospective CD on SOS Records.
Still to this day they continue to tour rapidly all over the world, even with Rat splitting his time between them and Discharge. They shared a headlining spot with such acts as Broken Bones, The Adicts, Vice Squad and GBH at the ill-fated British Invasion 2k6 concert festival in San Bernardino, California which ended in mass rioting and alleged police brutality.
They are currently writing new material for a new album to be released in the near future.
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[edit] Members
- Rat - Vocals
- Biff - Guitar
- Sean - Guitar
- Marvin - Bass
- Ricardo - Drums
[edit] Discography
1981
- Protest and survive EP Inferno Records
1982
- I Don't wanna be a victim EP Inferno Records
- Die for your government single Riot City Records
- Bloodsuckers LP Riot City Records
1983
- Bloodsuckers LP
1984
- Led to the slaughter EP Riot City Records
- Another Religion Another War EP Riot City Records
- Massacred millions EP Rot Records
- Live Album Retch Records
- One Struggle One Fight LP Liberate Records
1994
- Nothing changed EP Weird Records
- Deadly Games LP, CD (compilation) Abstract Sounds
1995
- Still bollox but still here (re-release of old tracks) CD We Bite Records
1996
- Varukers - Protest and Survive: The Varukers Live CD
- One Struggle, One Fight CD re-release
1998
- Murder LP, CD Asylum Records
1999
- Bloodsuckers / Prepare For The Attack CD re-release
2000
- How Do You Sleep? Go Kart Records
2001
- Massacred Millions
- Riot City Years: '83-'84 CD Punk Core Records
- Vintage Varukers: The Rare and Unreleased CD Punk Core Records
2003
- Live in Holland
2005
- Punk Singles 1981-1985 CD Anagram Records
- 1980 - 2005: Collection Of 25 Years CD
