Punk Rock Icon Colin Jerwood Passes Away at 63
The music world is in mourning following the news that Colin Jerwood, the influential voice of the anarcho-punk band Conflict, has passed away at the age of 63. According to reports from LA Taco, Jerwood died on June 2, 2025, after a short illness. His family and bandmates announced his death on MuchLoved, a crowdfunding platform.
Colin Jerwood was a pivotal figure in the punk rock movement, inspiring countless fans and activists with his fierce lyrics and unwavering commitment to social justice, animal rights, and anarchism. As LA Taco reports, his death marks the end of an era for the Anarcho punk community, leaving behind a legacy of raw energy, melodic spoken word breakdowns, and relentless power chords.
Born on May 6, 1962, in Eltham, South London, Jerwood founded Conflict in 1981 amidst the turbulent punk explosion in the UK. The band carved out a space in the Anarcho-punk scene with their debut EP, The House That Man Built (1982), and subsequent albums like It’s Time to See Who’s Who (1983). According to LA Taco, the band was distinguished by their radical anti-establishment stance and advocacy for causes such as animal rights and anti-fascism.
Under Jerwood’s leadership, Conflict released music through their own Mortarhate Records label, supporting other bands like Hagar the Womb and Icons of Filth, and amplifying their message of resistance. As quoted in LA Taco, Jerwood’s influence extended beyond music, with his activism including providing addresses of animal vivisectionists in record sleeves and supporting community initiatives like the Eltham Park Project.
Jerwood’s commitment to veganism and animal rights resonated deeply with fans, many of whom credit him with shaping their ethical choices. As one fan noted on the crowdfunding platform, “Colin was a major influence on me as a teenager and why I have been vegetarian for over 40 years.” LA Taco reports that Conflict inspired successful punk rock bands like The Casualties, who commented, "Absolutely gutted to hear this news. Our hearts go out to Colin’s family, friends, and bandmates. Rest easy, Colin."
In a recent interview, LA Taco notes that Jerwood and Conflict had just released a new album, "This Much Remains," in May of this year. He had last played in Los Angeles at Nacho Corrupted’s CY Fest 2024 and was set to play again at his festival in 2026, as he was one of the stacked lineup’s most beloved bands. Despite a lifetime ban from the Rebellion Festival for their provocative presence, Jerwood remained a figure of conviction, never shying away from challenging the status quo.
In tribute to Jerwood, fans can donate to the expenses for his funeral on his MuchLoved crowdfunding platform. As LA Taco concludes, "Rest in power, Colin—your battle continues."
