I played bass with these guys for about a year in the late 80s and man do I have some stories.I ended forming another band with Spider and some other dudes called Veronica Screams.I still talk to Chip and Stinker though.RIP Spider
This IS punk rock history. I'm glad this is out there. So many bands from that era have been forgotten. Going to see them play tonight at Dobbs in Philly, I can't wait.
guys played at welfare records 2 years ago after they repressed the album. I was super fucking pumped for it but the singer was fucking wasted and didnt sing a word. wasted my halloween
Black dudes swastika-ed out. I LOVE IT! How come I've never heard of these guys before? This must be the band I've heard incorrectly called "N.Y. Niggers". Or is that another black punk band? Anyway, if you're looking for some great lost black post-punk, I recommend "O.N.O." They were a heavy psych band in Chicago in the 80s associated with Al Jourgensen (of Ministry). Also you can find their LPs online for a reasonable price.
I saw a picture of these guys in Creem magazine(I think) in 1979 and kept my eye out for them and never heard about them again until now.These guys rock.
I played bass with these guys for about a year in the late 80s and man do I have some stories.I ended forming another band with Spider and some other dudes called Veronica Screams.I still talk to Chip and Stinker though.RIP Spider
shawnsaigonslimm 1 week ago
oh shit, my dad was in Pure Hell for a little bit. cool brag ftw!
WPMediaGroup 4 months ago
@WPMediaGroup That's fuckin awesome!
EuphoniousCrunk 3 months ago
the bassist is a cool dude..he takes the bus with us sumtimes
pippisong 4 months ago
This IS punk rock history. I'm glad this is out there. So many bands from that era have been forgotten. Going to see them play tonight at Dobbs in Philly, I can't wait.
TheRichieRiot 4 months ago
Nice sounds. I like the tightness to the sound. I think they have a slightly rebelious unhinged but crisp at the same time sound
bimini121663 7 months ago
guys played at welfare records 2 years ago after they repressed the album. I was super fucking pumped for it but the singer was fucking wasted and didnt sing a word. wasted my halloween
eddieyahdude 1 year ago
lol "smoked angel dust and missed the plane". Been there
PaulKersey108 1 year ago
pretty gnar gnar love it
NARCOLEPTICpediphile 1 year ago
fucking amazing.
zakzero123 1 year ago
Fucking astounding!!
KMAC1ful 1 year ago
Great job, Chipper. You know who this is.
Apsu72 1 year ago
Is this from a documentary or something?
babyshaker90210 1 year ago
Brings back many fond memories !
madshackle 1 year ago
Awesome!!! I can't believe I've never heard of these guys before. thanks for the post!
GraveyardTale 1 year ago 2
Black dudes swastika-ed out. I LOVE IT! How come I've never heard of these guys before? This must be the band I've heard incorrectly called "N.Y. Niggers". Or is that another black punk band? Anyway, if you're looking for some great lost black post-punk, I recommend "O.N.O." They were a heavy psych band in Chicago in the 80s associated with Al Jourgensen (of Ministry). Also you can find their LPs online for a reasonable price.
SpectralRadiance 1 year ago
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oramikleepunk 1 year ago
This is fucking great! The original black punks!!!
therealsoulproduct 1 year ago
a truly awesome band. we owe so much to you and bands of your ilk. cheers!
clifton250 1 year ago
you're an inspiration. a truly awesome band, up there with the best. we owe so much to you and your ilk. cheers!
clifton250 1 year ago
jesus this is the most awesome vid on you tube . thank you for posting this so much.
attilathefun1 2 years ago
What happened to HOMO PICNIC "rich black kidz playing metal". ?? I had a blast with those dudes on tour back in the days.
TonySlug 2 years ago
Isn't Death the first black punk band. They came out in 1971.
f0ckt 2 years ago
That's what I always thought. I guess people think of them as a proto-punk band...
MusicIsMyHigh 2 years ago
fucking awesome
skatexandxannoy 2 years ago
Shit, I've been into punk for 15 years and nobody's ever told me about these guys. I bet their records are rare as.
rivalviral 2 years ago
WHOA! WEST PHILLY BOYS! I'm from west philly, infact i currently live here!
oh yeah sid and nancy played together.
windrix1 2 years ago
That guitar solo at the end does sound like some hendrix shit, it's a damn shame they don't have a album
prg415 2 years ago
welfare records put out the original 1978 records onto cd and vinyl last year. go to the website you can probably find it there.
kdkdkdkdkdkdgggggfgf 2 years ago
look up Noise Addiction on google ...it's the album from 77...I bought a copy.
XioJester 2 years ago
"They opened the back and all this smoke came out." LOL!
acjaggard 2 years ago
Come back to NYC and play Bowery Electrique!!!!
damianbranica 2 years ago
hey pure hell ive got boots 7" what a band hats off to the guys
azzageht 2 years ago
this is great.
any footage of Chuck Treece "dreamin'" era???
jaymusseato 2 years ago
I saw a picture of these guys in Creem magazine(I think) in 1979 and kept my eye out for them and never heard about them again until now.These guys rock.
Thanks for putting this up.
snare222 2 years ago
fucking great ! thanks whoever you are .
rockandrollnigger 2 years ago
this is so dekt its ridiculous
mikevirus 3 years ago
hell yea
queenminority 3 years ago
Saw 'Pure Hell' at Max's in about 78 supporting the heartbreakers......great gig for my first visit to New York (and the USA).
Moses Presley
carrington1955 3 years ago
man, fuck you! NO WAY?!? holy shit, i'm jealous
Majesticon 3 years ago