Scraper (band)

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Scraper were a band hailing from the West Midlands of the United Kingdom, specialising in 100 Mph Hardcore Punk. Influenced by a variety of Punk Rock and Hardcore Punk bands, Scraper were likened to Snuff, Leatherface, China Drum, Hüsker Dü and even Fast Eddie period Motörhead. Scraper became popular throughout the latter half of the 1990s with strong followings around Birmingham, London and Cardiff. Towards the end of the 90's Scraper renamed themselves "Turnbull ACs". Scraper's 1996 album "Built with Hate" received 4 and a half out of 5 in Terroriser Magazine and 4 out of 5 in Kerrang!.

Contents 1 Band Members 2 Discography 2.1 Demos 2.2 Compilations 2.3 Albums 2.4 As Turnbull ACs

[edit] Band Members

From a variety of different backgrounds, pedigree's and musical experience, Scraper consisted of the following members.

• Nigel Smethills: Guitar/Vocals
• Richard Childe: Drums/Vocals
• Paul Green: Bass Guitar

[edit] Discography

Scraper Released Several Demo Cassettes, an Album, a single (as Turnbull AC's), and appeared on a couple of compilations.

[edit] Demos

• First Demo (August 1994)
• Second Demo (April 1995)

[edit] Compilations

• Last House on the Left (1996, Household Name Records, features the Scraper track The Shocks)
• Fuck Off Household Name (1999, Household Name Records, features the Scraper track Nut Roast)

[edit] Albums

• Built With Hate (5th August 1996, Household Name Records)

[edit] As Turnbull ACs

• First Demo (December 1997)
• Asleep At The Wheel. (June 1998, Home Made Records)