In a recent update to the band's website, longtime Angelic Upstarts frontman Thomas Mensforth announced he was leaving the band. Mensi, as he's known to fans, founded the four piece in South Shields, ...

Angelic Upstarts at the time of 'Teenage Warning's' release. Second left: Mensi All this as Sham 69 imploded. They played what were billed as their farewell shows in June and July 1979. Supposedly ...

The Angelic Upstarts have clarified their future following the pending departure of founding vocalist Thomas Mensforth. Mensi announced that he was leaving the long running punk act this past summer.

Thomas Mensforth, better known as Mensi, vocalist of punk/Oi! legends Angelic Upstarts, passed away on Friday (12/10) after a battle with COVID-19. He was 65. “Today we lost a punk rock legend,” a ...

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