Biography
There are several bands that go by the name of "The Threat".
1. The Threat were one of the first post-punk bands of Dublin, Ireland, consisting of Maurice Foley (guitar, vocals), Larry Murphy (bass) and Paul 'Mono' Monahan (drums). They only played three gigs and released one single, "Lullaby in C/High Cost of Living". After the band split up, Paul and Larry went on to start Chant! Chant! Chant!.
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2. Metal band from South Wales UK. The Threat shared the stage with the likes of All shall perish, Job For A Cowboy, Terror, Shattered Realm, Knuckledust, Six Ft. Ditch, Arkangel, Desecration amongst others...
3. Four friends wanted to form a punk rock and roll band that embraced the spirit of the bands they idolized: The Stooges, Rocket From the Crypt, The Misfits, X, and Motorhead, among many others. Combine those influences with intense, high-energy live shows and youve got yerself a crew called The Threat.
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