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Discharge
Biography
A long-lived British hardcore band cited as a key influence by artists including Metallica and Anthrax, Discharge was formed in 1977 by singer Terry "Tezz" Roberts, his twin brother/guitarist Tony "Bones, " bassist Roy "Rainy" Wainwright and drummer Hacko. New frontman Cal was recruited as the decade drew to its close, with Tezz moving to drums as a replacement for the exiting Hacko; the first band signed to the newly-formed Clay Records label, Discharge issued their debut EP Realities of War in March of 1980, followed later that year by two more EPs, Fight Back and Decontrol. Tezz left the line-up soon after, and after recording the Why twelve-inch with temporary drummer Bambi, Discharge named Garry Maloney their permanent skinsman in time to record 1981's Never Again, which reached the number 64 spot on the UK pop charts.

In 1982, Discharge finally issued their long-awaited full-length debut 'Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing, which reached the Top 40; a U.S. Tour followed, and upon returning home the group recorded a new single, "State Violence, State Control." Bones then left to form his own unit, Broken Bones, and was replaced by guitarist Peter 'Pooch' Pyrtle for the EP Warning: Her Majesty's Government Can Seriously Damage Your Health.
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