RATOS DE PORÃO (Portuguese for “Basement Rats”), or “RxDxPx”, is a Brazilian crossover thrash band from São Paulo. They were formed in November 1981 and have since been a cornerstone of the country’s Punk/Hardcore community. Directly influenced by the UK 82 hardcore bands, they started to write songs that criticized Brazilian society, a revolutionary concept at the The” target=”_blank” title=”scene.
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The band also maintains close ties to the region’s metal community, as suggested by their long-standing friendship with fellow countrymen Sepultura. RDP’s music began to reflect this alliance after 1987, evolving into an early hybrid of HC and sound.

ANTISECT are a punk rock band originally formed in Daventry, England in 1982. Their roots are in hardcore/anarcho punk and Antisect” target=”_blank” title=”metal.
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Antisect are a significant band in the timeline of hardcore punk music, the band address issues including animal rights and social justice, communicating their ideas to a largely punk rock audience, and were among the instigators of the squat venue scene in the mid to late 1980s. During this time, members lived the lifestyle of being either on the road or part of the vibrant London squat scene of the time. They toured extensively both in the UK and Europe and though originally splitting up in 1987, the band reformed in May 2011.

THE VILE are a four piece punk band from Nottingham, England featuring current members of The Varukers and members who have played in bands such as Discharge, Warwound, Hellkrusher and Anti system to name a few. Delivering no nonsense hard punk with no compromise they have been playing stages worldwide since 2011. They have released seven records to date and are currently working on a new album due for release in 2025.

FANTAZMAZ is a street-ghetto punk band formed in 2020 and based in London that blends genres and backgrounds into a sound that’s raw and electrifying. With energetic performances, striking melodies, and impactful lyrics, their music leaves a lasting ID.