Discharge Signs With Nuclear Blast Records

Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the signing of Discharge. Formed in 1977 by Terry ‘Tezz’ Roberts, his twin brother Tony ‘Bones’ Roberts and Royston ‘Rainy’ Wainwright, Discharge is cited as a key influence by renowned artists such as Metallica and Anthrax. If you aren't familiar with the band's storied history, check out our overview right here.

The band states: "Discharge are very happy to say we've signed to Nuclear Blast Records, a label that knows the genre and believes in what we do. We love the family atmosphere that revolves around the label and we are proud to be on their roster of great bands, some of whom are friends of ours. We're excited about our new album ‘End Of Days’, with three quarters of the original classic line up (Bones, Rainy and Tezz), plus Dave on drums and JJ Janiak on vocals - who captures the original Discharge sound and spirit. Original drummer Tezz moves onto rhythm guitar, so this is the first time in the band's history that we've had a five-piece line-up. ‘End Of Days’ are upon us, but it‘s just the beginning for us with Nuclear Blast...the nightmare continues!"

Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger adds: "Signing Discharge is a long-time dream come true. I grew up listening to hardcore and punk and Discharge were one of my favourite bands from the beginning. Discharge were more extreme and more fucked up than everything else. With their first EP, ‘Why’, and their debut, ‘Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing’, Discharge created classics, which I know by heart and strongly influenced me. Bands like Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Machine Head and Soulfly have covered songs by Discharge, attracted by their British uniqueness. I’m proud to be able to welcome Discharge to the Nuclear Blast family - In crust we trust!"

The band's new album is planned for a 2016 release, and a video for new track "NWO" can be seen below. Catch the group live on these U.K. dates:

20th November 2015 – Wakefield, Warehouse
30th January 2016 – Belfast, Voodoo
1st April 2016 – London, T. Chances
23rd July 2016 – Coventry, The Arches
04th-07th August 2016 – Blackpool, Rebellion Punk Festival
22nd October 2016 – Cardiff, The Moon