Section 88
History
Was a South-East England based band. In 1991 Steve and James formed an Oi! / punk band called Brainache Attack and after getting a full lineup and a planned gig ready the drummer and singer both suddenly quit the band. Then on April 20th 1994 Steve and James decided to reform the same band under the new name Section 88 and become a nationalist skinhead band rather than a non-political punk band. By February 1995 line up included Steve on vocals and guitar, J.C. on drums and James on bass.
The bands first debut gig was in July 1995 in Gravesend, Kent but due to lack of rehearsals and the band drummer J.C. never turned up and leading up to the gig James the bassist was involved in a car crash and couldnt rehearse with the band.
Later the band was reformed with “Skinhead” Mick McNeice being the vocalist. For the debut album British Bootboys the lineup consisted of Mick McNeice on vocals, “New Zealand” Paul on drums, Sharon on bass, Will “Ginger” Campbell on guitar. Other members have included Stevie, Steve (Whitelaw) and Lord Layby (Gentleman Thugs).
The band’s second album “Ain’t No Black” was dedicated to the memory of “Kel” and “Duncan”.
Sadly in October 2022 Mick died and so did the band forever lasting as a tribute and legacy of many great gigs, comrades and travels. In late 2024 Paul who played drums for the band died from cancer.
Discography
Official Productions
???? – Demo – Not on label – CD
2003 – British Bootboys – Rampage Productions – RAM3 – UK – CD
2004 – British Bootboys – Rampage Productions – RAMP003/RAMP004 – UK – CD
2008 – Ain´t No Black – G.N.L.S. Records – GNLS006 – UK – CD
Samplers
2003 – Voice of Britain Volume 2 – Rampage Productions – RAMP001 – UK – CD – (05. Vikings In Our Veins, 06. British Bootboys)
2006 – Support The Cause – Gjallarhorn Klangschmiede – GKS10 – Germany – (13. Viking)
2019 – The Struggle to Exist! – Esprit de Corps Services – EDC004CD – USA – (05. When The Bulldog Bites, 06. Freeloader)
???? – Smash The IRA and all Republican Splinter Groups – Not on label – UK – (03. Loyal Ulster)
Track Lists
Demo
01. British Bootboys (2:14)
02. Wall of Lies (2:57)
03. Pride in Our Land (2:01)
04. Vikings in Our Veins (2:10)
05. Asylum Seeker (3:16)
06. Skinheads of Europe (3:35)
British Bootboys
01. British Bootboys (2:19)
02. Wall Of Lies (2:40)
03. The 88 State (3:08)
04. Pride In Our People (1:42)
05. Asylum Seeker (3:22)
06. Our Once Great Land (1:38)
07. Freedom (2:16)
08. Loyal Ulster (2:19)
09. Inner City Chaos (3:12)
10. Vikings (2:18)
11. Skinheads Of Europe (2:57)
12. Bonus: Poseur (Combat 84 Cover) (1:27)
Ain´t No Black
01. Section 88 (2:16)
02. Rebellion (1:44)
03. A Time to Fight (3:03)
04. Political Correctness (2:28)
05. Glory Ride (4:11)
06. Fight for the 14 Words (2:34)
07. Excluded (3:21)
08. Truth (3:00)
09. Raise the Flags (3:00)
10. Close the Borders, Shut the Gates (2:23)
11. Rest in Peace (2:06)
12. Ain’t No Black (1:48)
13. Nonce (2:57)
14. National Socialist (3:40)
Track 5 was written by Roy and Tom of Final War.
Tracks 1-5, 7-10, and 12 music was written by Roy of Final War.
Track 14 was written by Public Enemy.