Rabid (band)
| Company type | Punk rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Headquarters | Leicester , England, United Kingdom |
| Products | Punk rock music, albums, EPs |
Rabid is a punk rock ensemble originating from Leicester, England, initially active between 1979 and 1986, with a reformation occurring in 2013.
History
Established in 1979, Rabid's lineup consisted of Nick Edwards (vocals), Dean Grant (bass), Paul Rayner (guitar), and Keith Penny (drums). Following a demo released in 1981, they independently issued their first EP, Bloody Road to Glory, under their own Blank Label. The record gained recognition on the UK Indie Chart, peaking at number 47, aided by airplay from John Peel on BBC Radio 1. Additionally, it reached No. 14 on the NME Punk chart. After the collapse of distributor Fresh, Fall Out Records re-released the EP in 1982.
In 1982, Rabid featured on national television in the UK as well as in a documentary produced in Canada. By 1983, they were performing alongside prominent punk acts such as G.B.H., The Exploited, and U.K. Subs. Their next release, an eight-track mini-LP titled Bring Out Your Dead, was issued by Fall Out and climbed to No. 45 on the indie chart and No. 10 on the NME Punk Chart. During this period, Rayner was replaced; the final members included Troy (vocals), Steve (guitar), and Max (drums). This configuration contributed songs to the Punk Lives! - Let's Slam compilation in 1986 before the group dissolved that same year.
In 2006, Fall Out released a 12-track CD compilation named Bloody Road to Glory, showcasing Rabid's material accompanied by refreshed artwork.
Dean Grant revived Rabid in 2013 with new members Steve Ward (bass), Colin Bennett (guitar), and Gaz Johnson (drums). That year saw the release of the compilation Bloody History. Throughout 2014, they toured extensively, sharing stages with bands like GBH, 999, Vice Squad, Drongos for Europe, and Broken Bones. The band headlined shows in cities including Leicester, Derby, Boston, and Birmingham, along with plans for tours across Germany and France.
Rabid signed with Underdogz Records in February 2016 and announced plans for Frankenhooker, an 11-track album slated for release in spring 2016.
Singles, EPs
- Bloody Road to Glory EP (1982) Blank Label/Fall Out
- All the Way to the Bank Bitch (2014)
Albums
- Bring Out Your Dead mini-LP (1983) Fall Out
- Bloody Road to Glory CD album (2006) Fall Out
- A Bloody History (2013)
Compilation appearances
- Punk Lives! - Let's Slam LP (1986) Slam, featuring "Bloody Road to Glory" and "Black Cat"
- Rot Records Punk Singles Collection Anagram, includes "Bloody Road to Glory"
- Fall Out Punk Singles Collection Anagram, includes "Jubilee"