Manliftingbanner

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.^[1][2] The band has been referred to as the first communist-straight edge band.^[3] It was originally named Profound.^[1] Due to the pretentious nature of their name, it was changed to Manliftingbanner after a Communist propaganda poster.^[2]

Manliftingbanner
The logo of Manliftingbanner
Background information
Origin	Haarlem, Netherlands
Genres	Hardcore punk Straight edge
Years active	1990-1993, 1998, 2008, 2012[1]
Labels	Crucial Response Records
Members	Paul van der Berg Olav van der Berg Michiel Bakker Bart Griffioen Johannes Adahl
Past members	Lord Bigma

Manliftingbanner was cited as a major influence by Swedish hardcore punk band Refused,^[4] and Born from Pain frontman Rob Franssen.^[5]

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