Manliftingbanner is a Dutch, communist hardcore punk band. They are best known for their merging of the straight edge lifestyle and radical politics, particularly communism, anti-racism, gay rights, and the DIY ethic.Kuhn p. 41 The band has been referred to as the first communist-straight edge band.Kuhn p 14 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 Animal rights and punk subculture
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