Pet Hate

Pet Hate is a British heavy metal band who released two albums in the 1980s, including "Bad Publicity" and "The Bride Wore Red". The band was previously known as Silverwing and they had an album out in 1983 called "Alive And Kicking". Several of the band members later formed a group called Wild Ones and in this guise they released an album in 1991 called "Writing On The Wall". Pet Hate took their name from the idea of a pet peeve.

The band hailed from Macclesfield and featured three ex Silverwing members Dave Roberts, Steve Roberts and Alistair Terry. After debuting "The Bride Wore Red" in 1984, renowned producer Eddie Leonetti was persuaded to produce the follow up "Bad Publicity". Leonetti Had produced the ANGEL album of the same name in the late 70's but before it was released the artwork was rejected as being too controversial by the record company and the title was changed to "Sinful". PET HATE borrowed the cover idea for their own "Bad Publicity". The band supported Hanoi Rocks on a British tour and disbanded in 1985. Alistair Terry released a solo album entitled "Young At Heart" in 1986. Dave and Steve Roberts later found themselves as part of Belinda Carlisle's backing band for lip-synced TV appearances throughout Europe circa her first solo hit "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" in late 1987 / early 1988.