Theatre Of Hate - live at Hat Factory, Luton. Saturday 7th September 2024 + Hazard & Angerland

Schedule

Sat Sep 07 2024 at 07:00 pm

Location

The Hat Factory | Luton, EN

Vinyl Revelations proudly presents:
THEATRE OF HATE
Live in concert at The Hat Factory in Luton
Special guests are local legends, Hazard and Angerland
Tickets online available from:
VinylRevelations.com
KirkBrandon.com
SeeTickets.com
WeGotTickets.com
CultureTrust.com
Vinyl Revelations, 59 Cheapside, Luton 01582 876391
All Ages Records, Pratt Street, Camden
Sounds Of The Suburbs, Ruislip
THEATRE OF HATE – A Short Biog 2024
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 West- world?”
has become an anthem and is still widely played in clubs and on international radio, as well as featuring on
numerous compilation albums.
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.
Having been asked by John Curd to join The Damned for a massive show at London’s infamous Round-
house in December 2014 the band once again joined the fray. A short set of dates around the London
Roundhouse anchor show attracted rave reviews.
2015 saw the band play two short jaunts across the UK in April and December both sets of dates wowed
large crowds.Whilst touring the band recorded and released, Kinshi funded by a fans pledge campaign - the
first new studio album in 30+ years. The 12 track album launched in November 2016 sublimely linked the
past and present to great press and fan acclaim leading to further extensive live shows across the UK,
Europe and the USA.
With a now settled line up of Kirk Brandon, Stan Stammers, Chris Bell & Clive Osborne (currently
deputising for John Lennard) the band released two EP's I.Sensou (War) & II.Heiwa (Peace) in 2019 which
have maintained the ongoing success and paved the way for the bands latest and, appropriately named, studio
album, A Thing Of Beauty, again funded by the growing fanbase via very specially packaged releases on
CD & Vinyl. Recorded during the 2020 lockdowns and officially released in March 2021 this venture has
already become a favourite amongst the loyal fanbase, many shows to support the release followed.
During 2023 TOH joined both The Mission and The Chameleons for a now legendary 39 date coast to
coast of the USA, sell out shows with The Mission in Manchester, Whitby and London's Roundhouse
finished the year.
2024 will see TOH release a completely re-recorded and re-worked version of their iconic 1982 'Westworld”
album, many many live shows are planned across the globe...
LIVE REVIEWS
“The setlist is packed with classic Theatre of Hate tracks, from ‘The Wake’, through to ‘Legion’ and ‘Original Sin’, as well as
‘Incinerator’ and ‘My
Own Invention’. ‘Judgment Hymn’ soars, ‘Propaganda’ roars; ‘63’ is flawless, ‘Rebel Without A Brain’ kicks you in the chest. The quality
of songs and their performance is relentless.” Alan Neilson - gettothefront.co.uk
“We have seen the Stranglers, SLF, The Damned and Killing Joke go from strength to strength in the past few years and with
performances this powerful and this spell binding it won’t be long before Theatre Of hate join them” John Robb - Louder Than War
“ What a fantastic band, playing music that comes from outer space and refuses to be bracketed. Every note conjured by the melding
of dark and light energy into a fury of anger, love and power” Juniper Gavin – Vive Le Rock!
EARLY REVIEWS FOR “A Thing of Beauty”
“Oozes every ounce of Theatre of Hate, mesmerising sax, haunting bass, rhythmic skins, slight but perfect guitar, and vocals that make
the hair at the back of your neck stand up on end...’’
“i'm lovin all the tracks for different reasons. It's a blinding album and a great way to end this year on a high note! Long live The Hate!”
“Did not expect that - absolutely brilliant from the first note to the last...sounds 2020 fresh but stamped with 1982 at its core...the range
and depth of this maspterpiece should not be missed....stick it on, settle back and prepare to be in awe of master craftsmen at work”

Where is it happening?

The Hat Factory, Bar Thirty Eight, 40A Guildford Street, Luton, LU1 2, United Kingdom,Luton

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Host or Publisher Human Punk

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