Hard on the heels of "Cancer" came influential acts including "Rattlesnake" and "Venom" who for the most part, played hard rock covers and helped to keep the music alive through the gigs that took place at "Koko's and other venues. The late 70's saw a notable change in the rock scene with the emergence of a whole new generation of bands with a different agenda- Punk Rock and new wave bands and songwriters reintroduced high energy and a DIY work ethic that flew in the face of established mainstream acts throughout Europe and the US.