The Varukers
Punk Hardcore Band from United Kingdom formed in 1979
When the Varukers were recording in the early 1980s, they were part of a broader trend known as "UK 82", Second Generation Punk, or UK Hardcore. Bands such as The Varukers, Discharge, Chaos UK, Amebix, and Charged GBH took the existing 1977-era punk sound and melded it with the incessant, heavy drumbeats and "wall of sound" distortion guitar sound of New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) bands such as Motörhead. The new, harder-edged style also tended to use much darker, more nihilistic, and more violent lyrics, and vocals were often shouted rather than sung.
While the Varukers split in 1988, vocalist Rat put the band back together in 1993. Stylistically their 1990s-era music resembled the traditional UK82 style. Since the band had former members of Discharge, a D-beat sound developed as time went on. The band has gone through many line-up changes over the years with the only constant member being Rat on vocals. They have recently released a retrospective CD on SOS Records.
Even with Rat splitting his time between The Varukers and Discharge, the Varukers continue to tour. They shared a headlining spot with such acts as Broken Bones, The Adicts, Vice Squad and GBH at the ill-fated British Invasion 2k6 concert festival in San Bernardino, California which ended in rioting.
They are currently writing new material for a new album.
While the Varukers split in 1988, vocalist Rat put the band back together in 1993. Stylistically their 1990s-era music resembled the traditional UK82 style. Since the band had former members of Discharge, a D-beat sound developed as time went on. The band has gone through many line-up changes over the years with the only constant member being Rat on vocals. They have recently released a retrospective CD on SOS Records.
Even with Rat splitting his time between The Varukers and Discharge, the Varukers continue to tour. They shared a headlining spot with such acts as Broken Bones, The Adicts, Vice Squad and GBH at the ill-fated British Invasion 2k6 concert festival in San Bernardino, California which ended in rioting.
They are currently writing new material for a new album.
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40 albums
Massacred Millions / To The Ends Of The Earth
2022 - United KingdomPunk
Vinyl LP ⎯ 10 Tracks
Vile Records
From The Depths
2021 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Lathe Cut 7" ⎯ 2 Tracks
Club Lemon Records
Split
2020 - United KingdomHardcore, Punk, Grindcore
CDr Album ⎯ 7 Tracks
No Name Distro/label
The Demos - Anniversary Edition
2020 - United KingdomHardcore, Punk
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 9 Tracks
Criminal Attack Records
Chikara / Varukers
2020 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore, Crust
Cassette Limited Edition ⎯ 7 Tracks
Cultuscopy
More Religion - More War (Anniversary Edition)
2019 - United KingdomPunk
Vinyl LP ⎯ 15 Tracks
Death Rattle Records
The Demos Anniversary Edition
2019 - United KingdomHardcore, Punk
Vinyl LP ⎯ 9 Tracks
Nunny Dave Records
Damned And Defiant
2017 - United KingdomHardcore, Punk
CD Album ⎯ 15 Tracks
Criminal Attack Records
Blood Money
2016 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 3 Tracks
Negative Insight Zine
1984-2000
2013 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 63 Tracks
Antisociety
The Damnation Of Our Species
2011 - United KingdomHardcore, Punk
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 44 Tracks
Candlelight Records Usa
No Masters No Slaves
2007 - United KingdomPunk
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 32 Tracks
Estajanovismo Records
Live: Protest And Survive
2005 - United KingdomPunk
DVD Album Compilation ⎯ 30 Tracks
Cherry Red Films
The Riot City Years '83-'84
2001 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 25 Tracks
Punkcore Records
Vintage Varukers - Rare And Unreleased - 1980 - 1985
2001 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl LP ⎯ 13 Tracks
Punkcore Records
The Retch Files Volume 1
2000 - United KingdomPunk
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 34 Tracks
Retch Records
How Do You Sleep ???????
2000 - United KingdomPunk
Vinyl LP ⎯ 12 Tracks
Go-kart Records
Humanity
1996 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 5 Tracks
Not On Label (the Varukers Self-released)
The Punk Singles 1981-1985
1996 - United KingdomPunk
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 24 Tracks
Anagram Records
Bloodsuckers / Prepare For The Attack
1995 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 29 Tracks
Anagram Records
Still Bollox But Still Here
1995 - United KingdomPunk
Vinyl LP ⎯ 15 Tracks
We Bite Records
Live In New York
1994 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
VHS PAL ⎯ 1 Tracks
Not On Label (the Varukers Self-released)
Nothings Changed EP
1994 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 4 Tracks
Weird Records
Deadly Games
1989 - United KingdomPunk
Vinyl Album Compilation ⎯ 22 Tracks
Abstract Sounds
Prepare For The Attack
1986 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl LP ⎯ 15 Tracks
Attack Records
One Struggle One Fight
1985 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl LP ⎯ 13 Tracks
Liberate Records
Massacred Millions
1984 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 12" ⎯ 4 Tracks
Rot Records
Led To The Slaughter
1984 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 3 Tracks
Riot City Records
Another Religion Another War
1984 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 12" ⎯ 8 Tracks
Riot City Records
Die For Your Government
1983 - United KingdomHardcore, Punk
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 2 Tracks
Riot City Records
Bloodsuckers
1983 - United KingdomHardcore, Punk
Vinyl LP ⎯ 12 Tracks
Riot City Records
I Don't Wanna Be A Victim!
1982 - United KingdomPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 3 Tracks
Inferno
1980-2005 : Collection Of 25 Years
- United KingdomPunk
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 25 Tracks
Sos Records
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