Discharge

Discharge is a Hardcore Punk band from United Kingdom formed in 1977. Their lyrics often consist of themes such as war and social injustices. They are most well known for popularizing the "d-beat" style drum beat and short and simple lyrical structures often consisting of only a couple lines. Discharge have influenced numerous bands in the hardcore punk, crust punk, thrash metal, and grindcore scenes among numerous others.

Current Members:
Anthony "Rat" Martin - Vocals (2003-) (Also in The Varukers, Chimera, Arbitrater)

Tony "Bones" Roberts - Guitar (1977-1982, 2001-) (Also in Broken Bones)

Roy "Rainy" Wainright - Bass (1977-1987, 1991-1995, 2001-), Guitar (1977)

Dave Bridgwood - Drums (Also in Broken Bones)

Former/Past Members:
Vocals:

Ivan Rivera (1977)

Kevin "Cal" Morris (1977-1987, 1991-1995, 2001-2002)

Rob "Rocky Shades" Berkley (1987)

Guitar:

Peter "Pooch" Pyrtle (1983-1984) (Also in Helles Bells)

Les "The Mole" Hunt (1984-1986) (Also in Demon)

Stephen "Fish" Brooks (1986-1987) (Also in Demon)

Andrew Green (1991-1995)

Labanthorsen "The Torn" Ekeroth (1995-1999)

Bass:

Nigel Bamford (1977-1987, 2001)

Anthony "Jake" Morgan (1991-1995) (Also in Cerebral Fix)

Nick Bushell (Also in Demon)

Drums

Terry "Tezz" Roberts (Guitar 1977) (1977-1980, 1997-2006) (Also in U.K. Subs, Broken Bones, Ministry, Agnostic Front, Lard, Murphy's Law, Battalion of Saints)

Tony "Akko" Atkinson (1977) Dave "Bambi" Ellesmere (1980) (Also in The Insane, Doctor and the Crippens, Disgust, Hylas and the Nymphs)

Keith Haynes (1981)

Gary Maloney (1981-1984, 1986-1987, 1991-1995) (Also in The Varukers, Helles Belles)

Micky Gibson (1984-1986)

Mika "Gas Lipstick" Karppinen (1991)

Nick Heymaker

Demos:
Demo 1977 (1977)

Singles, EP's, 7:
Realities of War (1980)

Fight Back (1980)

Decontrol (Discharge) (1980)

Never Again (1981)

State Violence State Control (1982)

The Price of Silence (1983)

The More I See (1984)

Ignorance (1984)

Full Length Albums/12 MLP's:
WHY (1981)

Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing (1982)

Grave New World (1986)

Massacre Divine (1991)

Shootin Up the World (1993)

Discharge (2002)

Disensitise (2008)

Live Albums:
Live - The Nightmare Continues (1996)

Compilations/Tributes:
Never Again (Bestof) (1984)

1980-1986 (1987)