Youth Defense League
Youth Defense League was an American Oi!/New York hardcore band formed in 1986.
History
The band was featured in the Revelation Records compilation album New York City Hardcore, which featured several NYHC bands, including Sick of It All and Gorilla Biscuits.The band's usage of nationalistic slogans and struggle for the downtrodden working-class man has garnered much support from fascist groups worldwide despite the band denying such claims, arguing that they merely promoted an inclusive positive attitude towards the US and not fascism. The band's lyrics leaned right-wing, patriotic, though not xenophobic. However, seven years after YDL’s last release, the lead singer was photographed in 2012 with the bassist of Skrewdriver, a Rock Against Communism skinhead band with several overtly racist lyrics.
Discography
Albums
Skins for Skins demo Skinheads 88 demo Youth Defense League American History Voice of Brooklyn ''''Singles & Eps
- "American Pride"
- "Skinhead 88"/"The Boys" '
- "Old Glory" '
- "American Pride" ''''