"Manbreak" refers to the after-effects of a covert action by the British government which involved the dispensing of untested drugs to unwitting soldiers during the cold war.

It is also the name of a five-piece band from Northern England formed in 1995 that refers to their rebellious rock as "post-grunge cinematic hip-hop" and sports members Mr. Blonde (vocals and rhythm guitar), Roy Frost (bass), John Snakey (guitar), Stu Boy (drums), and Swindelli on vocals.