Shock Treatment was a post-punk band formed in Belfast in 1978 built around vocalist Barry McIlheney, (vocals), guitarist Davy McLarnon (guitar), and bassist David ‘Basil’ McCausland (bass).
They set up their own Maximum Beat and Evenings and Weekends tours with fellow Belfast band Lovers of Today, playing widely on both sides of the border in Ireland.
Now very popular on the North West circuit of clubs, pubs and surfing venues alongside regular touring partners Guilty Achievements Shock Treatment's status ensured that they began appearing at the province's larger venues in Belfast, including support slots at The Ulster Hall to visiting acts including The Skids, U2 and Psychedelic Furs.
This led to their formation of the band Five Boys (1983–86), later Big Electric PLC (1986–88), for which they wrote and performed material before McLarnon joined Peace Frog in the 90's.
Dropping the '21' from their name, Shock Treatment, released their second album, 'Exclusive Photos', featuring Barry McIlheney once again on lead vocals, in early 2024.