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9 unusual facts about Theatre of Hate


Stan Stammers

Stammers turned down an offer by Charlie Harper to join punk band UK Subs to be in Theatre of Hate with Kirk Brandon.

Stammers teamed up again with Kirk Brandon in 1990 for 4 years doing a number of tours and a couple of albums under the Spear of Destiny, Theatre of Hate, Elephant Daze and 10:51 banners.

On the 9th, 10th, and 12th May 2012, Stan will reunite once again with Kirk Brandon, to play in Theatre of Hate for the Westworld 30th Anniversary Concerts, at the The Fleece in Bristol, Islington O2 Academy in London, and The Box in Crewe.

In early '93 Kirk Brandon moved to Philadelphia where they toured off and on for over a year as Theatre of Hate, and for a few gigs as Elephant Daze.

During their two year existence Theatre of Hate released a number of singles and albums, most notably "Legion" the b-side to the first single "Original Sin", the Westworld album which was produced by Mick Jones of The Clash, and the "Westworld" single which went into no. 40 of the UK charts, qualifying the band for an appearance on Top of the Pops.

Before joining Theatre of Hate Stan played for punk band the Epileptics and later The Straps.

In 1990 Spear of Destiny reformed for three sell out nights at London's famous Marquee Club, and the following year a UK wide Theatre of Hate tour.

Stan Stammers (born 19 May 1961, England) is best known as the bass player for post punk band Theatre of Hate, Spear Of Destiny and Plastic Eaters co. founded with Robdaly.

The first major band that Stammers joined was The Straps in 1979, followed by British Post Punk band Theatre of Hate in 1980, formed by both Kirk Brandon and Stammers, and managed by Terry Razor.


The Pack Live

The Pack Live is a live album by The Pack, recorded in 1979 and posthumously released only on cassette in 1982.


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