Retribution Denied

A brief history of Retribution Denied:

Early 1991- James Gall (drums), Bradley Noble(learning bass), Steve Dixon(vocals) and Andre van Rensberg (guitar) got together to jam in Johannesburg, South Africa in Germiston. We named ourselves Yuppie Terrorist Pigeon Feederz, and after 3 months, we recorded a demo called “Pigeonus Brutalitus”. A few months later Paul, who actually knew how to play properly, joined as lead guitarist.

1992- We got interest from Inhouse Records, but they thought the name was a bit stupid, and we agreed, so we changed our name to Retribution Denied and signed with them.

Wrote some new stuff and re-worked old stuff, and recorded a demo called “The Meek Shall Inherit…….”

1993- NAPALM DEATH were touring South Africa!! With us as support act for 2 gigs! Our big break! Unfortunately, the pressure was too much for Paul and he started missing band practices, so he had to go (Paul then founded co-Sacrifist), which left us with only one guitarist 3 months before the biggest gig of our lives!
In came Trevor , took it all in his stride, and played his first gig in front of 1500 people!

Shortly after, we recorded 2 songs for the “DEATH OF AFRICA” compilation CD.

The CD was a big success, we gigged heavily (but saw no money). Went back into the studio a few months and recorded our follow up, but Phil (Nel kka Ankha Nel) had a tantrum and wiped the lot, along with some killer stuff by Abhorrence.
Trev lost interest, replaced by a school friend of Steve’s called Lee.