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