"Bastards was formed in Tampere in the early 1980s, being one the very first 'pure hardcore' bands in Finland. They toured Europe in 1983 and had their records licensed for German release. They quit in 1985. In the 21st century all vinyl albums have been re-released from central Europe. The American group 'World Burns To Death' took their name from Bastard's debut EP. Bastard's composer and lyricist Risto 'Rike' Jokela later played in Riistetyt and Pyhät Nuket. He is now a television director, winning a few awards."
