Originally formed in 1979 as the Reflectors, the band soon renamed themselves Threats.
By the early 1980s, many punk rock acts had begun to explore political issues.
The Threats followed this trend, writing songs that addressed contemporary social issues.
Their song Iron Maiden was directed at Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
The Casualties covered the Threats track "Underground Army" on one of their 1998 album of the same name.