Colin Jerwood of Conflict Passes Away: A Lasting Legacy in Punk Music

Colin Jerwood’s Passing

Colin Jerwood, the frontman of the iconic Punk group Conflict, has passed away at 63 years old.

Yesterday (June 2), the Jerwood family confirmed this news via the group’s social media accounts. “With a heavy heart, we announce that Colin passed after a brief illness,” they stated. “We understand how difficult this is for his supporters.”

Official Statement From Conflict

The band’s official statement expressed: “As you can imagine, we are struggling to find the words to convey how saddened and upset we are by the loss of our bandmate and dear friend Colin. Our deepest condolences go out to James, Georgia, and the rest of Colin’s family and friends. We kindly request respecting their wishes at this time as we all cope with this profound loss.”

The Jerwood family has requested that fans refrain from attending the funeral but mentioned that they would “read any comments left on the memorial page, and your support will definitely be felt.”

A Legacy of Punk Music

Conflict formed in Eltham, southeast London, in 1981, gaining attention for their lyrics that criticized capitalist society under the conservative regime of Margaret Thatcher.

In the following year, they released their debut EP ‘The House that Man Built via Crass Records and established their own Mortarhate Records label, which produced albums for acts like Hagar the Womb, Icons of Filth, Lost Cherrees, THEE Apostles, and Stalag 17. Their first album, ‘The Ungovernable Force,’ was released in 1983.

Jerwood was a passionate advocate for veganism, animal rights, and anti-capitalism, a commitment that has been recognized in tributes from fans and colleagues alike.

The British organization Unite Against Fascism remarked: “Many anti-fascists will be saddened to learn of Colin Jerwood’s passing from Conflict. His Eltham roots and activism against toxic racism defined his support against fascism for many years.”

Cherry Red Records shared: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Colin Jerwood, the frontman of Conflict. We collaborated with Colin for over 20 years through the Mortarhate label. He was a character—sharp, driven, and always forward-thinking. Colin has left an indelible mark on punk music that will never be forgotten. We will miss him deeply.”

The frontman of Conflict, Colin Jerwood, has passed away. The sad news was confirmed on the evening of June 2 through the group’s social media channels. Later, his family announced: “With a heavy heart, we declare that Colin died after a brief illness.”

– The Story of Punk Rock (@punkrockstory) June 3, 2025

It is sad news for many anti-fascists that Colin Jerwood has passed away. His Eltham roots and fight against toxic racism were essential in supporting anti-fascists for many years. Condolences to his family and friends. @lmhrnational @Searchlight_mag

– Unite Against Fascism (@uaf) June 2, 2025

RIP Colin Jerwood. Conflict was my favorite group in the late 80s/early 90s. Mortarhate is also my favorite label. The conflict defined my view of anarcho-punk more than anything else. pic.twitter.com/yvdttorbs2

– Dee Generate🏴ⓐ (@Degener8oi) June 2, 2025

RIP Colin Jerwood, vocalist of Conflict, who became an uncontrollable force of his own. pic.twitter.com/kkmpmuiqbt

– Detritus Books (@detritusbooks) June 2, 2025

We are saddened to hear of Colin Jerwood’s passing. We collaborated with him for over 20 years on the Mortarhate label. He was a character—sharp and always looking forward. Colin left a significant imprint on punk music that will never fade. We will miss him dearly. pic.twitter.com/zyk4ppuikn

– Cherry Red Records (@cherryredgroup) June 3, 2025

The latest album from Conflict, “This Is Not a Drill,” was released in May of this year. Before his death, Colin Jerwood was working on memoirs documenting the history of “Conflict, Movement, and Me.”