On this day April 15, 1987, The Exploited released their fifth studio album Death Before Dishonour, continuing their evolution from raw street punk into a more aggressive crossover thrash sound. Known for their political fury and relentless energy, the band pushed their sound into heavier territory while still keeping their anti establishment voice loud and clear.
The album featured hard hitting tracks like Anti UK, Power Struggle, and Another Day to Go Nowhere. With faster tempos, metal influenced riffs, and snarling vocals, Death Before Dishonour captured the chaos and rebellion the band had always stood for but with a sharper edge and more brutal sound. While it sparked debate among punk purists, the album brought in a new wave of fans and showed that The Exploited was willing to adapt without backing down.
Fun fact: This album marked the beginning of The Exploited’s shift into a heavier crossover style that would influence their sound through the 90s.
Trivia question: What 1987 album by The Exploited featured songs like Anti UK and Power Struggle and marked a move toward a heavier crossover thrash sound?
The album featured hard hitting tracks like Anti UK, Power Struggle, and Another Day to Go Nowhere. With faster tempos, metal influenced riffs, and snarling vocals, Death Before Dishonour captured the chaos and rebellion the band had always stood for but with a sharper edge and more brutal sound. While it sparked debate among punk purists, the album brought in a new wave of fans and showed that The Exploited was willing to adapt without backing down.
Fun fact: This album marked the beginning of The Exploited’s shift into a heavier crossover style that would influence their sound through the 90s.
Trivia question: What 1987 album by The Exploited featured songs like Anti UK and Power Struggle and marked a move toward a heavier crossover thrash sound?
