The Freaks Union were a melodic punk rock band originally from Hull England... but then three parts Hull and two parts Leeds. They originally formed in 1996 and reformed again in 2001.. with members previously been in bands like the Dead Pets, Whizzwood the Mingers and the Dregs. Their sound has been compared to bands such as Anti-Flag, Propagandhi, Rancid, The Unseen, Strike Anywhere and Leatherface.