简介：远渡数千英里，销售数千专辑和单曲，数百场引以为傲的地下演出……这也许就是对The Offenders的最好诠释！Offenders由主唱/创作/吉他Valerio于2005年组建于意大利，但自2009年转移到了柏林，从2tone ska到mod79,rocksteady到rockabilly，乐队融合了他们独特的音乐形式，并代表着当今最具有活力和力量的ska punk乐队之一，优美的旋律唱响了整个欧洲并被全世界的ska dj们播放。   他们的首张专辑“Hooligan Reggae”有一个小型独立厂牌“Conehead Records”发布于2007年，由此成为地下ska的一个经典，并且同名单曲无可厚非地成为他们最广为人知的一曲。在他们的首张专辑和单曲“Wake up Rebels”之后，Offenders与Grover Records（最著名的欧洲ska厂牌之一，发布了传奇的Derrick Morgan,Laurel Aitken,Doreen Shaffer以及第3浪潮复兴者Hotknives和Mr Review）签约，于2009年3月发表了第二张专辑“Action Reaction”，现身Easter Ska Jam Tour推广他们的新专辑并作为Reggae Legend Susan Cadogan的伴奏乐队。2010年4月他们发表了“Anthems from the Gutter”，这是特们在Mad Butcher Records下发表的第一张专辑，这张唱片无疑是一个标志显示着他们的音乐更加个人化和多元化，并且从未忘记2tone roots！与此同时，Mad Butcher重新发表了所有之前的专辑和单曲，并在几个月内就销售一空，由此给与了他们制作新专辑的机会。“Shots,Screams and Broken Dreams”发布于2011年2月，赢得了广泛好评，乐迷的增加和乐队形象的增进都是前所未有的！   2011年12月，为了庆祝the Rudeleague Tour，Offenders与RedSka发表了“Rudeleague”，其中包括“Girls wanna have some fun”。   2012年5月又迈出了一步：Offenders与传奇性的Destiny Records（基于柏林的世界著名的厂牌，曾在欧洲推出Nofx, Descendents, Mad Caddies, Hepcat, Lagwagon, Pennywise……等等等等）签约。   2012年8月乐队现身捷克的Trutnov Open Air Festival，与Korn, Deus, YellowCard等不同风格的知名乐队同台演出！！……   在过去的这些年中，Offenders巡演过：   意大利-德国-奥地利-瑞士-法国-捷克-斯洛伐克-斯罗维尼亚-塞尔维亚-克罗地亚-匈牙利-瑞典-丹麦-英国-苏格兰-爱尔兰-北爱尔兰-西班牙-巴斯克地区……；现身多场世界著名音乐节如This is Ska,Force Attack,Mighty Sound,Easter Ska Jam,Rudeboys Unity,Dynamite……以及更多。   Offenders在整个欧洲建立了坚实的口碑和乐迷基础，而这仅仅是一个开始！   Thousands miles driven, thousands full lenght/singles sold, hundreds shows played and proudly stuck in the undergorund...that's could be the best way to introduce The Offenders! Formed back in 2005 in Italy by vocalist/song writer/ guitar player Valerio, but based in Berlin since 2009, Offenders represent today one of the most energic and powerfull band in the ska punk scene, with their unique mixture of styles, from 2tone ska to mod79, from rocksteady to rockabilly, melodic sing a long anthems sang all over Europe and played all over the world by many ska djs! Their first full lenght “Hooligan Reggae” released in November 2007 on a small indiependent label “Conehead Records” became a classic in the underground ska scene,and the title track still without any doubt their most known song. After their debut album and a 7” single “Wake up Rebels”, Offenders signed with Grover Records (one of the most famous European Ska Label who released such legends as Derrick Morgan,Laurel Aitken,Doreen Shaffer as well as 3rd wave revivalist as Hotknives and Mr Review among others), releasing in March 2009 their second full leght “Action Reaction”, appearing at Easter Ska Jam Tour,to promote their new album as well as backing band of the Reggae Legend Susan Cadogan. In April 2010 “Anthems from the Gutter” mcd, their first release on Mad Butcher Records, it's definitely a sign that the band's sound is becoming way more personal and full of several musical influences, never forgetting the 2tone roots! Alongside with “Anthems..” Mad Butcher re-released all the previous albums and singles, which were sold out since months, and gave them the chance to work on a new album. “Shots,Screams and Broken Dreams” was released in February 2011 collecting tons of postive reviews and critics,increasing the fan's base and band's reputation as never before!   In December 2011,to celebrate the Rudeleague Tour,Offenders release with RedSka the split “Rudeleague” which includes “Girls wanna have some fun” another dancefloor 2tone anthem.   In May 2012 another step forward: Offenders sign with legendary Destiny Records (worldwide famous label/booking agency based in Berlin who launched in Europe such bands as Nofx, Descendents, Mad Caddies, Hepcat, Lagwagon, Pennywise .... and tons more!!!) that will release their 4th full lenght in October!   In August 2012 the band will appear at Trutnov Open Air Festival in Czech Republic, along side with different kind of bands like Korn, Deus, YellowCard  and many more!!....The story goes on!!!   During all those years Offenders toured all over : Italy-Germany-Austria-Switzerland-France-Czech Republic-Slovakia-Slovenia-Serbia-Croatia- Hungary-Sweden-Danmark-Uk-Scotland-Ireland-Ulster-Spain-Basque Country...;appearing in several worldwide famous festivals such This is Ska,Force Attack,Mighty Sound,Easter Ska Jam,Rudeboys Unity,Dynamite...just to name few,building a solid reputation and a huge fan's base all over Europe...an this was just the beginning!   Current Line Up   ※ Valerio - Voice/Guitar ※ Checco - Drum/Backing Vocal ※ Alex aka Captain Elysium - Hammond/Keyboard/Backing Vocal ※ Janusz - Bass/Backing Vocal