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This is U.B.R. interview from Maximum Rock'n'Roll, 1984 U.B.R. were Slovenian hardcore band from the early 80's. In this interview they are noted as a Yugoslav band, that's becouse Slovenia was part of the great Yugoslavia country. Slovenia gained it's independence in 1991. So, here is the interview: U.B.R. are probably the best known Yugoslav band due to the fact that they are on the MRR compilation Welcome to 1984, yet in Yugoslavia they are known in the larger cities while in the provincial areas they are unknown, except by a few individuals. U.B.R. have actively been part of the scene for over a year, and are currently the top YU HC band. They have so far released several demos and a 7" EP on Italy's Attack Punk Records. Other than that, U.B.R. have, as a band and as individuals, worked very hard at making the scene in Ljubljana and YU better, but their work will possibly end next year when they'll have to go into the army (army service in Yugoslavia lasts 15 months and all men must go). A couple of months ago they lost their drummer, Robin, to the army. Their current line-up is Gigi (vocals), Mare (guitar), Bozo (bass), and ex STRES D.A. bassist Bucko (drums). MRR: TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT U.B.R. - HOW DID YOU FORM? WHAT DOES U.B.R. MEAN? Gigi: Four years ago, in public school, Bozo, Mare and I thought of putting together a band. Then came the DISCHARGE concert and we thought, "Hey, let's play like DISCHARGE." Since we were very busy at the time, we didn't act on i