Punk rock band from Wigan, England, UK. 1979-1986(?) The band often spelled their name as The Inƨane. Originally formed as a 5-piece band from Wigan in 1979, there were two bands called 'The Insane' for a while when the original band split. This lineup recorded the three track "El Salvador" EP at Cargo Studios in Rochdale before David Ellesmere left to join Discharge. The Insane actually saw 14 different lineups in their career and also recorded for Riot City Records. Both David and Simon later became members of Flux Of Pink Indians. David 'Bambi' Ellesmere - (later in Flux Of Pink Indians, Discharge, Blitzkrieg, Parasites, Dr And The Crippens) Simon 'Psycho' Middlehurst - (later in Flux Of Pink Indians, Hotalacio) Barry 'Tone' Taberner - Vocals Tina Walsh - Rhythm Guitar Dean Porter - Bass Julian Berriman - Bass Stephen 'Mayo' Prescott - Bass 'Dr' Dean 'Mitch' Mitchell - Vocals Phil Nightingale - Drums Trev Aindow - bass (also in Mayhem, Blitzkrieg) Keith 'Animal' Finch - Drums (Insane 2) Gary 'Gaz' Sumner - (also in Mayhem, Blitzkrieg)
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JC De Klinker
Aarschot, Flemish Brabant, BelgiumNovember 14, 2025
The Alhambra
Morecambe, England, United KingdomAugust 7, 2025
Winter Gardens
Blackpool, England, United KingdomClub Casbah
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Fleece
Bristol, England, United KingdomAugust 5, 2023
Winter Gardens
Blackpool, England, United Kingdom1. Last Day
2. Berlin Wall
3. Politics
4. Dead and Gone
5. Chinese Rocks(The Heartbreakers cover)
6. Nuclear War
7. Bad Brains
8. War & Violence
9. Progress
10. The Whole World Is Going Insane
11. El Salvador
12. We Don't Wanna Fight Your War
July 21, 2023
O2 Academy Islington
London, England, United Kingdom1. Last Day
2. Berlin Wall
3. War & Violence
4. Politics
5. Chinese Rocks(The Heartbreakers cover)
6. Nuclear War
7. The Whole World Is Going Insane
8. El Salvador
9. Why Die!
with intro10. We Don't Wanna Fight Your War
May 28, 2023
The Coal Pier
Dunoon, Scotland, United KingdomMay 18, 2023
Astra
Berlin, Berlin, Germany1. Last Day
2. Politics
3. Chinese Rocks(The Heartbreakers cover)
4. Nuclear War
5. Sonic Reducer(Dead Boys cover)
6. Dead and Gone
7. Berlin Wall
8. War & Violence
9. Bad Brains
10. El Salvador
11. The Whole World Is Going Insane
12. Why Die!
13. Progress
14. We Don't Wanna Fight Your War
May 6, 2023
The Boulevard
Wigan, England, United KingdomIncomplete setlist. Incorrect order.
1. Politics
2. El Salvador
3. We Don't Wanna Fight Your War
August 7, 2022
Winter Gardens
Blackpool, England, United Kingdom1. El Salvador
2. Politics
3. Chinese Rocks(The Heartbreakers cover)
4. Sonic Reducer(Dead Boys cover)
5. The Whole World Is Going Insane
6. Nuclear War
7. Why Die!
8. Last Day
September 21, 1984
Paradox
Antwerp, Antwerp, BelgiumAugust 27, 1983
Bürgerhaus Stollwerck
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1. Why Die!
2. El Salvador
3. Chinese Rocks(The Heartbreakers cover)
4. Nuclear War
5. Come On Come On
6. Berlin Wall
7. Dead and Gone
8. Shock Treatment
9. Last Day
10. Politics
11. Urban Decay
12. War & Violence
13. Lock Me Up
14. Suicide
August 5, 1982
Clarendon Hotel Ballroom
London, England, United KingdomJune 24, 1982
Skunx
London, England, United KingdomMay 29, 1982
Squat des Cascades
Paris, Île-de-France, France1. Why Die!
2. Politics
3. Chinese Rocks(The Heartbreakers cover)
4. War & Violence
5. Pig Rock Blues
6. Nuclear War
7. Fire
8. X
9. Last Day
10. El Salvador
11. Dead and Gone
12. We Don't Wanna Fight Your War
13. The Whole World Is Going Insane
1. Why Die!
May 9, 1982
Lyceum Ballroom
London, England, United KingdomDecember 12, 1981
Rainbow Theatre
London, England, United KingdomThe Insane has released 5+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Demo 1981 , Demo 1981 , Live In Europe 1982. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of The Insane's most popular tracks include el salvador, Last Day, Politics, World's Going Insane, Dead and Gone. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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