Manliftingbanner is a
Dutch, communist
hardcore punk
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band. They are best known for their merging of the
straight edge
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lifestyle and radical politics, particularly
communism
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, anti-
racism
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,
gay rights
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, and the
DIY ethic.
[Kuhn p. 41] The band has been referred to as the first communist-straight edge band. It was originally named Profound.
Due to the pretentious nature of their name, it was changed to Manliftingbanner after a Communist propaganda poster.
Manliftingbanner was cited as a major influence by Swedish hardcore punk band
Refused, and
Born from Pain frontman Rob Franssen.
Discography
All records were released on Crucial Response Records
* 1991 - ''Myth of Freedom''
* 1992 - ''Ten Inches That Shook the World''
* 1995 - ''We Will Not Rest''
* 2012 - ''The Revolution Continues''
* 2015 - ''Red Fury''
Band members
* Bart - Bass
* Paul - Guitar
* Olav - Drums
* Johannes - guitar
* Michiel - Vocals
Former members
* Big - Guitar
See also
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Animal rights and punk subculture
Animal rights are closely associated with two ideologies of the punk subculture: anarcho-punk and straight edge. This association dates back to the 1980s and has been expressed in areas that include song lyrics, benefit concerts for animal rig ...
Notes
References
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Musical groups disestablished in 1993
Musical groups established in 1990
Dutch hardcore punk groups
Straight edge groups
Dutch communists
1990 establishments in the Netherlands
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