Distemper are one of the oldest active and well-known ska-punk bands of Russia. The band started in 1989 as a hardcore punk band. But with the time they integrate a brass section in the band and their style changed into ska-punk. Today Distemper play very good danceable ska-punk. The emphasises is on both styles in the same time. Fast powerful punk rhythms are in a perfect unity with danceable ska elements. The hoarse singing and the Russian language give the songs supplementary charme. After some changes in the line-up the band consist of drums, bass-guitar, guitar, trumpet and trombone. Especially because of their great live performance Distemper is now not only well-known in Russia.

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Distemper is a ska punk band from Moscow, Russia. Formed in 1989 it is the greatest Russian ska punk band ever and one of the most famous Russian punk band. For 20 years of existence Distemper has impressive achievements: many albums and compilations, really big Europe and Scandinavia tours, army of fans not only in Russia and of course a firm distemper-style, with a special energy of live performances and inexhaustible creative potential.

Distemper is one of not many Russian bands which are regularly touring and releasing albums in Europe and has there many fans. The band has been invited to the biggest international festivals many times, as a headliners as well.

Distemper was the first Russian band playing ska punk, but on first two albums "My Segondya s Baem", released in 1991 and "Oi du-du!" in 1993, it was actually a hardcore / punk.

Their album "Gorod" (City), released in 1995 was a transition point to ska punk music. After that Distemper has released:

1997 - "Vnature! Ale! Horosh!!!"(Live)

1997 - "Face Control"

1999 - "Nu Vse!" (That's all!)

2000 - "Ska Punk shpiony" (Ska Punk spies)

2001 - "Dobroe utro" (Good morning)

2001 - "Hi! Good Morning!"(In English)

2002 - "Dobroe utro" (Good morning) LP (Special European rerelease on LP only)

2003 - "Nam po...!" (We dont really care!)

2003 - "Putevoditel po russkomu rocku" (The guidebook of russian rock) (The Best)

2004 - "Ska Punk Party International" - split Distemper & The Know How(USA)

2004 - "Distemper"(Self Titled)

2004 - "XV"(The Best + Bonus Track)

2005 - "Podumay kto tvoi druzya" (Think who are your friends)

2005 - "Ska Punk Moscow" Pic-LP, CD (Special European rerelease on Picture-vinyl & CD)

2006 - "Esli parni obyedenyatsya" (If guys will be united) - split Distemper & Tarakany!

2006 - "Podumai kto tvoi drusja" (zu Deutsch: "Überleg dir, wer deine Freunde sind")(Special European rerelease on LP & CD, switching on 100 collection yellow LP)

2007 - "The World is yours"

2007 - "If guys will be united" - split Distemper & Tarakany! (Special European rerelease on LP & CD)

2008 - "My Underground"

2009 - "The World is yours" (Special European rerelease on LP & CD)

Album "My Underground" is the best album of Distemper in opinion of many fans and musicians, it is some kind of a firm press reliably fixed all achievements of the long musical way of legendary russian band.