In 1980 Kirk Brandon formed Theatre Of Hate from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack, alongside Kirk were Stan Stammers, Luke Rendall, Steve Guthrie and John “Boy” Lennard, who revolutionised the band’s sound with his haunting sax lines. Theatre Of Hate’s debut double-A-side single, Legion / Original Sin, topped the independent chart in 1980, and Westworld, their 1982 debut full length, held the number one position for 21 weeks. The single taken from the album, Do You Believe In The Westworld? has become an anthem and is still widely played in clubs and on international radio, as well as featuring on numerous compilation albums. Theatre Of Hate imploded in 1982, with Kirk taking Stan Stammers forward to form Spear Of Destiny, but the band has resurfaced over th...
