Vorkriegsjugend - VKJ

Vorkriegsjugend (VKJ) were a hardcore punk band from the squatter scene in Berlin-Kreuzberg, West-Berlin, West-Germany. The band existed for only three years (1982–1985), but is considered to be one of the most influential German punk bands of the period.
In 1984/1985 the line-up for Vorkriegsjugend was: Klaus Hicker (vocals), Michael Weindl (guitar), Sepp Ehrensberger (second guitar), Thomas Rickert (bass) and Jürgen Heiland (drums). Several video interviews exist from this period. In 1985 the band broke up.
In 1983 Vorkriegsjugend released a double 7" record Heute Spaß, morgen Tod and a LP Vorkriegsjugend, only 900 records were pressed.

Band members:
Klaus Hicker - vocals
Michael Weindl - guitar
Markus Noack - bass
Jürgen Heiland - drums.

"VKJ" is a compilation album by Vorkriegsjugend, released in 1996 on A.M. Music.

Tracks:
1-13 LP Vorkriegsjugend, originally released in 1984 on Zorro
14-20 7" Heute Spass, Morgen Tod, released in 1983 on Pogar.

Tracklisting:
1. Aufstand Im Ghetto
2. Tilt
3. Die Bombe
4. Der Sarg
5. Killer
6. Schöne Neue Welt
7. Die Letzte Schlacht
8. Tanz Den Ratachacha
9. Ich Will's Nicht
10. Schwache Nerven
11. Brot Und Spiele
12. Die Pest
13. The End
14. Vaterland
15. Ratten
16. Rache
17. Heute Spaß Und Morgen Tod
18. Feldzug
19. Bombe
20. 08/15

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