Raw Power

The Profile

Raw Power is an Italian hardcore punk band formed in 1981 by brothers Mauro and Giuseppe Codeluppi (Poviglio, Italy). They are regarded as pioneers of Italian hardcore, notable for early releases You Are the Victim (1983) and Screams From The Gutter (1984). Giuseppe Codeluppi died in 2002.

Screams From The Gutter was released in 1984 on the American independent label Toxic Shock. The band's early demo God's Course (1982) was originally on cassette and was reissued by F.O.A.D. Records in 2013. Reviews and sources note the band's influence on American hardcore acts and that they toured the US in the 1980s.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Raw Power as a pioneering Italian hardcore punk band. Reviews highlight early releases: God's Course (demo 1982), You Are the Victim (1983) and Screams From The Gutter (1984). Critics praise the band's ferocity, influence on US hardcore and lasting commitment to DIY ideals.