In 1980, Kirk Brandon formed Theatre Of Hate from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack.
Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musicians Stan Stammers and Luke Rendall, along with old school friend, Steve Guthrie and Canadian born John “Boy” Lennard, who revolutionised the band’s sound with his haunting sax lines.
Theatre Of Hate’s debut double-A-side single, “Legion”/”Original Sin”, topped the independent chart in 1980, and “Westworld”, their debut album, produced by Mick Jones from The Clash and released in 1982, held the number one position for 21 weeks.
The single taken from the album, “Do You Believe In The Westworld?” has become an anthem.
Theatre Of Hate imploded in 1982, with Kirk taking Stan forward to form Spear Of Destiny, but the band has resurfaced over the years to play some very special shows - and Northampton is featuring on the itinerary.
See the band live at The Roadmender in Northampton on Saturday, May 18.
Tickets for the 18+ show are on sale now here
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