The Cides founder Paul Hayward was the co-founder of The Molesters in the original days of punk.

The Cides’ mission is to raise awareness about the social and environmental injustices we suffer at the hands of a small group of people to whom we have gradually surrendered our power.

We advocate communities where everyone is valued and has the power to decide on the structures, laws and values to adopt: not have edicts forced on us by some monarchy, oligarchy or a hierarchical government that does not act in our interests.

We are supporters of anarchic structures from the roots up such as communities and workers’ organisations etc, as opposed to 'archic' structures (monarchy, oligarchy etc) which consist of top-down governance from the few. By definition, being anti these 'archys', we are proud to say, makes us anarchists.

The Cides has a diverse core family coming from the UK, France and
Portugal. One thing we all have in common is anger against the corrupt unelected individuals who sit at the top of a power pyramid we have allowed to be created. Our music often reflects this anger.

Our singles and videos aim to fight for and support the current generation to reclaim their rights.