Interview from Punk and Disorderly zine

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Here's a rather typical interview of an '80s hardcore band (Anti-Cimex, in this case) from the Swedish fanzine Punk and Disorderly. Thank you to Patrik Sjosten for the scan and Peter Jidling for the translation. The introduction is included.

Anti-Cimex is a rawpunk band from the city of punk, Gothenburg. During their 4 years as a band, they have released 3 EPs, “Anarkist Attack,” “Raped Ass,” and their new one, “Victims of a Bombraid.” Here’s an interview with Charlie and Jonsson of Anti-Cimex. Read and enjoy.

Q: When did you start to play?

A: We started playing in September 1981.

Q: What’s your current line up?

A: Jonsson- 21 years, vox Charlie- 20 years, drums Jocke- 18 years, guitar Konrad- 19 years, bass

Q: Do you have any influences?

A: At the moment no but when we started I guess bands like Discharge, Disorder, Chaos UK, Chaotic Dischord, and Black Sabbath were an influence.

Q: Your funnest show was…

A: All shows are fun, you can’t really pick one.

Q: Any upcoming releases?

A: We have an LP comin if that’s enough.

Q: Is “Victims of a Bombraid” selling well?

A: Yes, the first press is sold out and we’re doing a repress of about 500 copies.

Q: What do you think about Oi!?

A: The name’s a joke, and the music called Oi! is usually shit. I guess Blitz and a few are the exceptions.

Q: Have you played abroad yet?

A: Yeah, we played Finland a couple of times and we have gigs coming up in both Germany and UK.

Q: What do you think about fanzines?

A: Fuckin A! They are the core of the punk movement. Although you get kinda tired when you get 3-4 interviews a week. But you noticed they’re needed (thanks for the compliment –ed.)

Q: Tell us something about yourselves.

A: Not much to say really. We’re doing what everybody else is doing apart from that everybody is unemployed, except for Jocke who is in school.

Q: Are you political?

A: Sorta kinda.

Q: Do you believe in a 3rd world war?

A: I don’t think I can answer that but that ain’t a question to discuss.

Q: How did you get your name?

A: Well, we had rats in our practice space, so we had to call Anti-Cimex (exterminator –translator) and after they got rid of the rats, they put an Anti-Cimex sticker on our door and so we took the name.

Q: Do you have trouble getting gigs?

A: Sometimes more, sometimes less.

Q: Who writes the lyrics and music?

A: Jocke and me (Charlie) write most of the lyrics and some of the music.

Q: What’s most important?

A: At the shows, the music is most important.

Q: Who distributes your records?

A: Random people.

Q: What do you think of Nazis?

A: They should be hung by their fucking balls.

Q: Do you want anarchy?

A: Yes.

Q: Where do you call to book you guys?

A: Call and ask for Charlie or Jonsson.

Q: Anything else?

A: Send IRC with the interview for faster reply.