Formed shortly after the breakup of the Sex Pistols in 1978, the Gloucester, England-based quartet roared with a similar punk-minded intensity. Their debut single, "Anti Police," elucidated their views, while their concerts often ended in violence. Representing the vision of Gloucester, England-based rhythm guitarist Terry Elcock and drummer Johnny "Ringo" Melfah, Demob endured a year of shifting personnel before Elcock and Melfah settled on vocalist Mark "Miff" Smith and bassist Paul "Fatty" Price.

Wasting no time in attracting attention, Demob made the national British press when their appearance at Gloucester's annual carnival parade ended with a riot between punk rock enthusiasts and bikers. Hoping to capitalize on the group's sudden fame, Round Ear Records agreed to finance their first recording, "Anti Police." Although Demob released a follow-up single, "No Room for You," its failure to provide a breakthrough intensified the group's frustration and they separated. Although Elcock reorganized the group with drummer Tim Hawkins, vocalist Andy Kanonik, and bassist Ricky Baldwin in September 2002, they soon disbanded. Elcock remained active as a musician, performing with such groups as Zero Zone, Focal Point, De Stijl, Kiss the Blade, Blue Ruin, and Fever Ferv. In early 2005 the band reformed yet again with Elcock and Kanonik alongside new recruits Natalie Porter (bass) and Marcus Harley (drums). Porter was replaced late in the year by the returning Baldwin and a worldwide tour was launched. The band spent a very busy 2006 trekking across the U.S., the U.K., and Europe while also spending some time in the studio recording a new album with producers Micky Geggus and Tony Van Frater of the Cockney Rejects. ~ Craig Harris