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Theatre of Hate

Theatre of Hate was a British post-punk band formed in London, England, in 1980. Led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Kirk Brandon, who had previously been part of The Pack, the original lineup included bassist Stan Stammers, saxophonist John "Boy" Lennard, guitarist Steve Guthrie, and drummer Luke Rendle. Inspired by Antonin Artaud's concept of the Theatre of Cruelty, the band released their first single "Original Sin" in November 1980, which reached number 5 in the UK Indie Chart. Their debut album Westworld, produced by Mick Jones of The Clash and released in February 1982, ...