"Save the World / Post Nuke Boys" by The Dehumanizers captures the explosive origins of one of the Pacific Northwest's most distinctive hardcore punk bands. Originally recorded as demo tapes in 1984 and 1985, these recordings document the earliest days of the Everett, Washington group and preserve the raw energy, DIY spirit, and fearless creativity that would define The Dehumanizers for decades. The collection brings together the complete Save the World and Post Nuke Boys demos, making it an essential release for fans of early American hardcore and underground punk history.
The story behind these recordings is as compelling as the music itself. Founder Infra ED wrote, performed, recorded, engineered, and produced the original Save the World demo almost entirely on his own at just 17 years old using a Fostex X-16 four-track recorder. After an advertisement for the demo appeared in Metal Forces magazine, international demand quickly followed, leading to the formation of a full band and the recording of Post Nuke Boys with guitarist Zoli Semenate. These recordings laid the foundation for a career that would span decades while establishing The Dehumanizers as a unique voice in the hardcore scene.
Musically, Save the World / Post Nuke Boys blends fast, aggressive hardcore punk with thrash-inspired guitar work, dark humor, and socially charged themes. Tracks like "Save The World," "Shadow Man," "Big Storm," "Chemical Death," and "Bring 'Em All Down" showcase the band's willingness to mix speed, heaviness, experimentation, and irreverent storytelling into a sound that stood apart from many of their contemporaries. The collection also includes several cover songs that pay tribute to influential underground punk acts, further highlighting the band's roots in the DIY punk movement.
Available from 1332 Records, Save the World / Post Nuke Boys is an important archival release that preserves a significant chapter in Pacific Northwest punk history. This album offers an authentic look at the formative recordings of a group whose originality, humor, and uncompromising approach helped earn them a lasting place in American hardcore punk.