No Remorse (band)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
No Remorse is a London-based English white power rock group established in 1985, recognized as a key participant in the Rock Against Communism (RAC) movement. The band was fronted by Paul Burnley from 1986 until 1996, after which leadership transitioned to William Browning and Daniel "Jacko" Jack, following internal disagreements within the British white nationalist milieu.
History
Although the initial No Remorse lineup was created in 1985, it dissolved before any live performances. The band was reassembled in November 1986 when Mark Vince encountered Paul Burnley (born Paul Bellany), the son of Scottish artist John Bellany, at a Skrewdriver show. Burnley, formerly the lead singer of the Oi! group Public Enemy and editor of the white power fanzine The Truth at Last, took on vocal duties. The ensemble was rounded out by Vince on guitar, Stewart Baile on drums, and Archie from Northern Ireland on bass.
In 1987, No Remorse played a foundational role in establishing Ian Stuart Donaldson's neo-Nazi music collective Blood & Honour. Burnley featured in its first publication, expressing admiration for Adolf Hitler, while Blood & Honour distributed No Remorse merchandise emblazoned with extremist slogans.
Their first album, This Time The World (1988), issued by the French RAC label Rebelles Européens, was distinguished by its overtly racist and violent themes surpassing earlier RAC releases. Songs glorified white nationalist militants, denied the Holocaust, and praised Hitler. The album artwork incorporated white nationalist imagery crafted by Nicky Crane.
After switching to Rock-O-Rama Records in 1988, No Remorse released See You in Valhalla and The New Stormtroopers in 1989 under its RAC Records branch. Their fourth studio effort, Blood Against Gold (1990), featured a cover of Zodiac Mindwarp's "High Priest of Love." During this era, Rob Emes handled drums and Gary Smith played bass. The group expanded their reach into North America with appearances at Aryan Fest gatherings in Canada and Oklahoma.
Will Browning joined as a second guitarist in 1991; Australian Nigel Brown became bassist in 1992. That year included a German tour alongside Swedish RAC band Dirlewanger and recording sessions for Desert Storm in California. Later albums encompassed Farewell Ian Stuart (1994), Under The Gods (1995), and Skinhead Army, released through Movement Records and Nordland Records. They also appeared at the A Tribute to Ian Stuart event in Wisconsin with other far-right acts.
Financial challenges compelled Movement Records to transfer rights for European Skinhead Army to Nordland Records, which reissued it as The Winning Hand (1996). In 1996, amid internal disputes involving Combat 18 affiliates, Will Browning replaced Burnley as leader. Browning recruited Daniel Jack as vocalist; Gary Smith returned on bass; Jean-Charles Tanzi joined on drums.
This formation produced Barbecue in Rostock (1996), referencing the 1992 Rostock-Lichtenhagen race riots. The album contained aggressively racist and violent material encouraging assaults on minority groups. Facing legal scrutiny, Browning’s ISD Records relocated operations to Denmark; UK authorities prosecuted individuals involved in producing the album.
In 2006, Browning and Jon Denny-Mallen were charged with attempting to import No Remorse’s Deutschland album into Jersey but were either acquitted or had charges dismissed by 2009.
Under Browning’s leadership, No Remorse continued releasing records throughout the 2000s and performed live as recently as 2018.
Official Releases
1995 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2006 ???? ???? ????| Image | Record Labels | ||||
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| 1987 | Demo Tape | Self-produced | MC | ||
| This Time The World | Unknown | Demo MC | |||
| 1988 | This Time The World | Rebelles Européens | LP | RE 33 04 88 | |
| 1989 | Blood Against Gold | LP | ROR | ||
| See You in Valhalla / Take What's Ours | Street Rock`N`Roll | 7-inch EP single | SR 008 | ||
| Son of Odin / Daily News | Street Rock`N`Roll | 7-inch EP single | SR 009 | ||
| The New Stormtroopers / No More Brother's War | Street Rock`N`Roll | 7-inch single EP | SR 020 | ||
| See You in Valhalla | RAC Records | LP | RAC 5 - UK | ||
| Smash The Reds | Rebelles Européens | 7-inch single | RE 45 12 89 | ||
| The New Storm Troopers | RAC Records | LP | RAC 8 - UK | ||
| Time Will Tell | Rebelles Européens | 7-inch single | RE 45 11 89 | ||
| Blood Against Gold | RAC Records | LP | RAC 9 - UK | ||
| 1990 | We Rise Again / Fate Dictator | Street Rock'n'Roll | 7-inch single | SR 032 | |
| 1991 | Blood Against Gold | Rock-O-Rama Records | CD | RCD 118 | |
| 1992 | Demo 92 | Unknown | MC | ||
| This Time The World | Rebelles Européens | CD | RE CD 04 92 | ||
| 1994 | Farewell Ian Stuart, A Tribute By No Remorse | Motstånd 88 / Nordland Records | Mini CD | CD003 - Sweden | |
| Under the Gods | Nordland Records | Mini CD/CD | (88CD013/88CD006) | ||
| Best of No Remorse | Resistance Records | CD | CNR-002A - USA | ||
| Heroes Never Die | Destiny Records | CD | DSR 0811 - Germany | ||
| Rare Remorse | Midgard Records | CD | MIDCD013 - Sweden | ||
| This Land Is Ours | Nordland Records | CD | NORCD 001 - Germany | ||
| Shadow of Death | Nordland Records | CD | NORCD 001 - Germany | ||
| See You in Valhalla | No Remorse Records | CD | |||
| Deutschland | ISD Records | CD | ISD05 | ||
| The New Storm Troopers | No Remorse Records | CD | NRCD03 | ||
| Farewell Ian Stuart | White is Back Records | LP | |||
| Son of Odin Bootleg | Nordland Records | Bootleg CD or LP? (NO 1 - Germany) |
Unauthorized Releases
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Concert Recordings
1987 Live London RAC Concert - - Recorded on 27.08.87 2000 No Remorse & Svastika - We Play For You Midgard Records CD - ???? Live at Aryan Fest 1990 Concert Recording - - Oklahoma, USA location| Year | Title | Label | Format | Remarks |
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Split Releases
1992 No Remorse & Dirlewanger - Desert Storm Rebelles Européens LP RE 33 40 92 1993 No Remorse & Buldok - First Strike (Live) Bohemia Hammer Skinheads MC 1994 No Remorse & Svastika - We Play for You (Live) Nordland Records CD 1996 No Remorse & Division S – Live in Brandenburg 1992 NS Records CD Unknown No Remorse & Freikorps - Live 1994 / Live 1987-1992 – CD| Year | Title | Label | Format | Additional Information |
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