The official The Allegiance “Don't Bother Me” re-release! No bootleg, no “private edition” and no “imported fan edition” from dubious scene tuners at brothel prices!

In April 1988, a new voice of American skinhead rock emerged in Columbia, Pennsylvania: The Allegiance. Founded by Dave (vocals, guitar), Brian (bass) and Joe (drums), the band was a product of the local scene - raw, direct, uncompromising. Joe was also the editor of the fanzine “Boots Brigade” and left Warrior's Pride when drug use took hold there - a clear dividing line to the ragged punk attitude that was becoming more and more prevalent in those years. Dave and Brian had also previously gained musical experience in the street punk scene.

Although they initially toyed with the idea of adding a second guitarist, they remained true to the minimalist but powerful three-piece set-up. Their musical roots reached deep into the British Oi! and RAC movement: Skrewdriver, Condemned 84, Brutal Attack, No Remorse, 4-Skins, The Last Resort, Skullhead, Indecent Exposure and the old Sham 69 shaped their sound - melodically reduced, with a hard rhythm and a clear message. Their focus was on topics that moved the working class: pride, origin, justice.

They recorded two demo tapes in their founding year: “New Noise” and “Is This Justice?”, the latter with the support of their friends Arresting Officers in the background. Rock-O-Rama legend Herbert particularly liked the second demo and offered the band a contract. The Allegiance first appeared on the compilation album “The Spirit of Oi! - American Style” (Oi!Core Records), followed by two albums on Rock-O-Rama Records: “Rough Justice” (RRR 80) - the remixed second demo - and “Don't Bother Me” (RRR 84), originally with the working title “We Pledge Allegiance”.

Unfortunately, a planned East Coast tour with the Arresting Officers did not materialize in the early 1990s. After the second LP, it was over: The Allegiance disbanded after the release of “Don't Bother Me” - but their legacy lives on in American Oi! and RAC to this day.

--> Available again on vinyl from Rock-O-Rama Records after 36 years. Strictly limited to 499 units, hand-numbered, digitally remastered (vinyl mastering), only available in yellow 12 inch vinyl. 12 songs with a good 42 minutes playing time.

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