Anti-lakes
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| General information | |
| origin | Charlotte (USA) |
| Genre (s) | punk |
| founding | 1983 |
| Website | www.antiseen.com |
| Founding members | |
singing |
Jeff Clayton |
guitar |
Joe Young († 2014) |
| Current occupation | |
singing |
Jeff Clayton |
bass |
Barry Hannibal |
Drums |
Phil Keller |
guitar |
Mad Brother Ward |
| former members | |
guitar |
Thomas O'Keefe |
Drums |
Greg Clayton |
Drums |
Barry Hannibal |
bass |
Doug Canipe |
bass |
Jon Bowman |
guitar |
Joe Young |
Antiseen is a punk band from Charlotte, USA .
history
Antiseen was founded in 1983 by singer Jeff Clayton and guitarist Joe Young. The band name sounds like "anti scene" and should express an anti-attitude towards the punk scene. After a while, the band also distanced themselves visually and with their long hair, beards, jeans, T-shirts, leather jackets and sneakers, oriented themselves more towards metal and alternative . In 1988 bassist Thomas O'Keefe joined the band, who had previously unsuccessfully applied in 1984. The band has been touring the world several times since 1992, but has limited their appearances outside of the United States to festivals since the late 1990s. In 2006, the record company TKO released a tribute album called Everybody Loves Antiseen , on which 58 bands and artists (including Jeff Dahl , Zeke , Hank Williams III and Chaos UK ) play or interpret Antiseen songs. In the same year the band was represented with a title on the soundtrack of the gonzo film Fuck the System by director Rob Rotten . In 2013, former drummer Barry Hannibal returned to the band as bassist. Founding member Joe Young passed away in April 2014 at the age of 54.
style
Musically, Antiseen are based on US protopunk bands like the Ramones or the Stooges . The songs are short, quick and simple, guitar solos are largely avoided. Clayton's rough voice shows similarities to Motörhead's music . A special feature is the occasional use of a washboard . The band itself describes their music as "Destructo Rock". The band's lyrics are satirical and at times aggressive. In terms of content, military scenarios, local patriotism and wrestling are often dealt with and numerous violations of "political correctness" are committed. Critics characterize the band as at least partially racist, homophobic and misogynous. The band itself refers to its satirical orientation and describes itself as apolitical. At the beginning of their career, the band accompanied their concerts with unusual optical effects, so mannequins, fake blood and pyrotechnics were regularly used. Due to logistical and legal problems, the band has turned away from this practice. In the meantime, the stage show is supplemented by smaller pyro inserts, instrument destruction and self-harm by the singer using broken glass and microphone stands.
Discography
- 1988: Honor Among Thieves (Bonafide / Chopper)
- 1989: Raw Shit (Repo)
- 1989: Noise for the Sake of Noise (Dog Meat)
- 1990: Destructo Blitzkrieg (Ajax)
- 1991: Murder Junkies (as GG Allin & Antiseen , New Rose)
- 1991: Southern Hostility (Rave / Man's Ruin)
- 1991: The Destructo Years ( compilation album , repo)
- 1993: Eat More Possum (Zuma)
- 1995: Hell (Baloney Shrapnel / Tear It Up)
- 1996: Here to Ruin Your Groove (Ruff Nite)
- 1996: One Live Son of a Bitch (Live Album, Death Train)
- 1999: Rock N 'Roll Terrorist (Munster / Last Call)
- 1999: 15 Minutes of Fame, 15 Years of Infamy (Compilation Album, Death Train)
- 2001: The Boys from Brutalsville (TKO Records)
- 2002: Screamin 'Bloody Live (Live album, TKO Records)
- 2004: Badwill Ambassadors (TKO Records)
- 2013: The Tribute with Two Heads (Split EP with The Meatmen , TKO Records)
- 2016: The Southern Hostility Demos (TKO Records)
- 2017: Obstinate (TKO Records)
- 2017: Payin 'Tolls (Live Album, TPOS)
- 2017: Live At Rebel Sound (Live Album, Mystery School Records)
Side projects
- Judas Bullethead , Alternative project by Jeff Clayton and Thomas O'Keefe, three EPs between 1987 and 1991, Reunion 2013.
- Joe Young, solo EP Bury the Needle 1988
- Jeff Clayton & The Slimegoats, EP 1988
- Jeff Clayton & The Mongrels, EP 2009
- Alcoholics Unanimous with Jeff Clayton as singer, Dixie Fried - 7 "1991
- Rupture with Jeff Clayton as singer, split CD with The Nerds Rock Inferno 2007
Private
- Jeff Clayton is married to Dee Clayton; the couple have a daughter named Kerrie.
- Thomas O'Keefe is the tour manager of the alternative band Train .
- Joe Young was active in the Libertarian Party and ran for the federal congress in 2000.
literature
- Leslie Goldman, Jeff Clayton: Antiseen - Destructo Maximus. Steelcase Books 2003, ISBN 978-0-9676622-2-0 .
Web links
- Official website
- Antiseen bei Discogs (English)
