UK Decay are an English post-punk band based in Luton. UK Decay was born from another Luton band called the Resiztors, who had formed in 1978. [1] . The Resiztors' line-up consisted of guitarist Steve "Abbo" Abbott, drummer Steven David Harle, bassist Martin "Segovia" Smith and vocalists Ricky Smith and Paul Wilson. [2] .

Formed in Luton in 1979, UK Decay built a large and dedicated international fan base on the back of politically charged, thunderous releases, and high intensity gigs. Described as ‘The Cult before The Cult’ by one journalist, their dark, angular music saw them inadvertently name and lead what was to be later called the ‘Goth’ scene.

Community of UK Decay. 6,779 likes · 98 talking about this. "UK Decay - the cult that came before the cult"Richard North. NME, Dec 1982. Welcome. Originally fo

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Formed in Luton in 1979, UK Decay built an ever-growing, truly international fan base on the back of politically charged, thunderous releases, and high-intensity gigs. Described as “the cult before The Cult” by one journalist, their dark, angular music saw them (inadvertently) name and lead the proto-goth movement.

UK Decay: A brief introduction. Formed in Luton during the spring of 1979, UK Decay released the ‘Split Single’ 7” on their own Plastic Records label. The 'Split Single' sold extremely well, mainly thanks to a damning review in the NME, whose Danny Baker and Charles Shaar Murray described them as "one of the worst punk bands of all time".

2024年12月2日 · Post-punk pioneers UK Decay are booking gigs for 2025 and are planning a vinyl re-release of their seminal album For Madmen Only, plus a release of their early John Peel Sessions and singles. The band are booked to appear at next year’s Forever Now Festival on Sunday 22nd of June 2025 at the Milton Keynes Bowl.

UK Decay, Post Punk band from Luton, UK. formed in 1979 went on to influence the emerging goth and positive punk scenes. UK Decay had split by 1983 with members forming two spin-off bands; Furyo and In Excelsis. 2008 saw UK Decay's return to make appearances at the Drop Dead, WGT and Rebellion festivals.

In three and a half years between 1979 and 1983, UK Decay had played over 450 gigs, covering most of the UK. With tours of Germany, Holland, Belgium and France as well as the West coast of the US and Canada.

In three and a half years between 1979 and 1983, UK Decay had played over 450 gigs, covering most of the UK. With tours of Germany, Holland, Belgium and France as well as the West coast of the US and Canada. They also released six singles and one studio album, one live album cassette and recorded two shows for the BBC’s John Peel Show.