Empire are a hardcore punk band. Information about this specific band is limited without additional context, as multiple bands have used the name 'Empire' across different eras and genres. The name has been used by hardcore punk bands, metalcore acts, and other heavy music groups. Many such bands operated primarily in underground hardcore scenes, releasing limited recordings on independent labels and building followings through touring and local scenes. Without more specific information about which Empire this entry refers to—including their location, active period, and key members—detailed biographical information is challenging to provide. Bands named Empire have contributed to various underground music scenes, typically playing aggressive, politically conscious music that emphasizes community and DIY ethics. They likely represented hardcore's uncompromising approach to music and message.
Empire vinyl records (67)
EMPIRE STATE Empire State (2000 UK 5-track 12 vinyl EP featuring Why Climb The Highest Mountain Polarity Every Time I Think Same Sized Emperor and Drop Off housed in a lightly textured picture sleeve MELO003)
£9.00 used
HUMAN LEAGUE Empire State Human (1979 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Introducing. The paper picture sleeve has a little light edge and ringwear whilst the vinyl remains in Excellent condition VS294)
£12.00 used
JOHN OTWAY In Dreams (1982 UK 7 vinyl single also incuding a cover of Bachmann Turner Overdrives You Aint Seen Nothing Yet picture sleeve HAM3)
£9.00 used
THE SINATRAS Sweat (1982 UK 7 vinyl single produced by Mott The Hooples Dale Griffin and Overend Watts also includes Big Fires Start Small picture sleeve HAM4)
£7.99 used
EMPIRE Talk Free (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single including the Extended & 7 Version of the title track & Give Me Some Time picture sleeve 12R6175)
£9.00 used
EMPIRE My Imagination (1988 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single including the Extended & 7 Version of the title track & the Extended Version of Big City picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light ringwear with some creasing and scuffs to the top open edge whilst the vinyl looks barely played 12R6185)
£7.99 used
SAMMY Kings Of The Inland Empire (1995 UK limited edition 2-track 7 single pressed on Blue Translucent Vinyl featuring the second single from the bi-coastal lo-fi indie rock group comprised of Luke Wood [one-time member of Girls Against Boys] and Jesse Hartman [later of Laptop] also including Teen Tour glossy picture sleeve BLAZE80) Track Listing: 1
£9.00 used
EMPIRE This Is My World (1988 UK 7 vinyl single also including Behind Closed Doors picture sleeve R6179) Track Listing: This Is My World Behind Closed Doors
£7.99 used
KOBAI Serotonin (2006 UK limited edition 7 vinyl single also includes an alternate remix housed in the original individually numbered picture sleeve with the reverse artwork showing the design for an AAA Pass which references theirthen-upcoming appearance at Glasgow Barrowlands on August 12th 2006 where the Pass could be and has been FULLY AUTOGRAPHED by the band at this event 7EMPIRE4) Track Listing: 1
£9.00 used
SIMPLE MINDS Empires & Dance (1982 UK red/green label issue of the 1980 10-track LP including the killer early new romantic classic I Travel picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only minor wear and the vinyl has just the lightest signs of play V2247) Track Listing: A1 I Travel A2 Today I Died Again A3 Celebrate A4 This Fear Of Gods B1 Capital City B2 Constantinople Line B3 Twist/Run/Repulsion B4 Thirty Frames A Second B5 Kant-Kino B6 Room
£45.00 used