One of England's angriest punk rock bands

One of England's angriest punk rock bands, Drongos For Europe assaulted the senses with such gut-wrenching tunes as 'Psychomania', 'Destroy', 'Freakazoid', and 'Wasted'. Although they've disbanded twice -- in 1985 and 1995 -- the group reunited to continue their power-driven attack. With the choleric vocals of 'Angry' Tom Farrell driven by bassist Nigel Swain, guitarist Steve Devlin, and drummer Carl Gebbard, Drongos For Europe debuted their hard-edged punk rock at St. Mark's Church Hall in Birmingham, England, on November 3, 1979. Their debut, self-titled, cassette-only album followed a few months later. They toured as an opening act in the early 1980s with the Dead Kennedys and Crass. Beginning with the departure of Swain, who was replaced by Errol Ullah, in early 1980, Drongos For Europe endured a series of personnel changes. Ullah was replaced by Dek Drongo in 1982. The following year, Gebbard was replaced by Kimbo Drongo. Farrell's departure in 1985, after briefly moving to Germany, caused the band's first split. After returning to Birmingham a few months later and running into Swain by chance, he agreed to reform Drongos For Europe with Swain and drummer Nigel Kewen. This lineup remained together until December 1995. Although they never officially announced their disbanding, Drongos For Europe remained inactive until Farrell and Dek reorganized them in 1999, after working with bands such as Slaughterhouse 5 and Fallen Angel.

Track Listing

• What About Us
• Instigator
• In the Shadows
• Hope and Glory
• Insubordination
• Wrong Side of Town
• Surrender
• National Treasure
• Black Cross
• Destination Hesitation
• Dresden
• Self Destruct

Additional Details

Label: Violated Records

Genre: Alternative/Punk

Language: English

Run Time: 37 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 12/11/26

UPC: 860013693251