Antiseen
Antiseen is a punk band from Charlotte, United States.
History
Anti lakes were formed in 1983 by vocalist Jeff Clayton and guitarist Joe Young. The band name sounds spoken as "anti- scene" and should bring an anti - attitude towards the punk scene expressed. Visually, the band distanced after some time and was oriented with long hair, beards, jeans, T -shirts, leather jackets and sneakers rather on metal, alternative. 1988 met bassist Thomas O'Keefe to the band, who had earlier in 1984 already applied unsuccessfully. Since 1992, the band performed several world tours, limited her appearances outside the U.S. since the late 1990s, but at festivals. Published in 2006, the record company TKO a tribute album called Everybody Loves Antiseen, on the 58 bands and artists ( including Jeff Dahl, Zeke, Hank Williams III and Chaos UK ) reenact Antiseen songs or interpret. 2013 returned the former drummer Barry Hannibal as a bass player in the band back.
Style
Musically, Antiseen geared to U.S. proto- punk bands like the Ramones or the Stooges. The songs are short, fast and easy knit, on guitar solos is largely unnecessary. By Clayton's rough voice similarities occur to the music of Motorhead. A special feature is the occasional use of a washboard. The band describes their music as " Destructo Rock". The lyrics of the band are satirical and sometimes aggressive. Military scenarios, local patriotism and wrestling are often treated for content and committed numerous violations of the "political correctness". Critics characterize the band consequently as at least partly racist, homophobic and misogynist. The band refers to its satirical nature and refers to himself as apolitical. Early in her career, the band drew their concerts by unusual optical effects, so mannequins, fake blood and pyrotechnics were used regularly. Due to logistical and legal problems the band has turned away from this practice. Meanwhile, the stage show is complemented by smaller pyro deposits, instrument destruction and self-injury of the singer by broken glass and microphone stands.
Discography
Side projects
- Judas Bullet Head, alternative project of 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 a singer, Dixie Fried -7 " 1991
- Rupture with Jeff Clayton on vocals, split CD with The nerds rock inferno 2007
Private
- Jeff Clayton is married to Dee Clayton; the couple has a daughter named Kerrie.
- Thomas O'Keefe is the tour manager of the alternative band Train.
- Joe Young is active in the Libertarian Party and was a candidate in 2000 for the Federal Congress.