Antiseen
Groupe de musique Punk Hardcore des États-Unis formé en 1983
Membres du groupe : Malcolm Tent, Joe Young, Sir Barry Hannibal, Mad Brother Ward, Jeff Clayton, Bill Cates, Marlon Cherry, Dale Duncan, Tripp McNeill, Greg Clayton, Doug Canipe, Dana Davis, Joe Williams, Doug Throgmorton, Tom O'Keefe, The Gooch, Steve Sadler, Brad Keeter, Jon Bowman
Antiseen (often stylized as ANTiSEEN) is an American punk rock band formed in Charlotte, North Carolina by Jeff Clayton and Joe Young in 1983. The name "Antiseen" serves as a deliberate deviation of the phrase "anti-scene" - the group not wishing to adhere to standard perceptions of punk rock in specific and rock music in general. Musically, Antiseen is influenced by groups such as the Ramones and Stooges, employing short, heavily distorted power chord-driven songs largely free of guitar solos or advanced musicianship. The band has a catalogue of over 100 LPs, EPs, CDs and DVDs recorded with various line-ups and have performed all over the world.
The band members consist of vocalist Jeff Clayton, bassist/drummer Sir Barry Hannibal, guitarist Mad Brother Ward, and bassist Malcolm Tent. Antiseen remains a performing and touring band.
History and side projects
After several years playing regularly throughout the East Coast and southern United States, Antiseen embarked on their first major world tour in 1992, performing in 19 countries in Europe and North America. This was repeated semi-annually for the rest of the 1990s. By the close of the decade the group tired of the routine and began to focus on shorter trips concentrating on individual regions (e.g. the west coast, east coast, midwest etc.) while returning to Europe for festivals.
In 1987, Jeff Clayton partnered with Thomas O'Keefe to form Judas Bullethead, an avant-punk outfit which released three EPs between 1987 and 1991. Clayton and O'Keefe performed under assumed identities controlled by the fictitious godhead known as 'Charlie'. Although only performing in public three times, the records were critically lauded and have become collectors' items. Reportedly, there is an entire album of unreleased material.In 1988 guitarist Joe Young released a solo EP, Bury The Needle, which featured several Antiseen members.
Jeff Clayton has recorded two solo EPs, 'Jeff Clayton & the Slimegoats' in 1988 and 'Jeff Clayton & the Mongrels' in 2009. The Mongrels featured Mike Hendrix of the Belmont Playboys on lead guitar.
GG Allin used Antiseen as his backing band on his Murder Junkies album. The band has stated that this album was a mixed blessing, saying that although they regret the "backing band" stigma that it gave them, they loved the way the album turned out.
Sometimes it seems like that's all people wanna talk about. I don't regret those days at all, but we have done more than just that. We miss GG a lot though.
—Jeff Clayton
After GG Allin's death in 1993, Clayton fronted Allin's surviving band, also known as The Murder Junkies, for several tours.In late 1994, Barry Hannibal joined the band as the drummer and has been a part of the band ever since, excluding a 5-year hiatus starting in 2006. In 2013, he returned to the band as the bassist. He is the third longest reigning member, with only Clayton and Young having been in the band longer.
Clayton has also appeared as lead vocalist on the Alcoholics Unanimous EP Dixie Fried. Additionally, he was involved as vocalist in the Simon Stokes tribute band Conqueror Worm (featuring members of Rancid Vat and Poison Idea), the album 'Rock inferno' by Australian band Rupture and has an uncredited backing vocal on Hank Williams III's Damn Right, Rebel Proud.Clayton is also a producer; he has produced recordings by Hellstomper and Mad Brother Ward.The band were also charter members of the now-defunct "Confederacy of Scum." The COS were a loose collective of bands including Rancid Vat, Seducer, Limecell, Hellstomper, Cocknoose, Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13, Hammerlock, Before I Hang, and The Tunnel Rats. Many of these acts would unite yearly in various cities to stage a weekend long event known as the "Supershow."In 2003, Antiseen staged a 20th-anniversary concert in Charlotte which featured many past members of the group participating during the show. The set was professionally filmed and released on DVD.
In 2004, Steel Cage Records released a coffee table book entitled Destructo Maximus. The contents include interviews with current and past members of the band, testimonials of friends and fans, press clippings, reviews, and over 300 captioned photographs chronicling the band's history to that point. It also features fan artwork, a poster and flyer gallery, song lyrics, and a full discography.
In 2006, TKO Records released a tribute album entitled Everybody Loves Antiseen, which features 58 various artists including Hank III, ZEKE, Thomas O'Keefe, Chaos UK, Limecell, Texas Terri Bomb and Jeff Dahl, Simon Stokes and Blowfly.
On April 30, 2014, Clayton posted on his Facebook page that Young had died. It was later reported in local news that he died of a heart attack.Antiseen has also collaborated with Hank Williams III. The band has appeared on split 7-inch EPs with Hank III, Electric Frankenstein, Brody's Militia, The Hookers, and Blowfly. Antiseen continues to play live tour dates.
Style
Music and lyrics
Antiseen's lyrics deal with issues such as the military ("Stormtrooper", "Pledge Allegiance to the Bomb", "Warhero"), a love for the South ("Trapped in Dixie"), independence and pride ("Glad I Am The Way I Am", "Fuck All Y'All", "No Apologies"), songs supporting gun rights ("Guns Ablazin' "), and songs that defy political correctness ("Animals, Eat 'Em", "F.T.K.", "Spare Change", "Watch the Bastard Fry"). Antiseen's lyrics, which the band has described as satirical, are confrontational and caustic.
Clayton writes most of the band's lyrics, although on their most recent studio release, Badwill Ambassadors, Sir Barry Hannibal and Doug Canipe handled most of the songwriting duties. The band's instrumental work is fairly simplistic, as they rarely use guitar solos and mainly rely on using power chords in all guitar parts.
The band has written lyrics expressing their appreciation for professional wrestling by making musical tributes to various wrestlers, including Cactus Jack, Sabu, Terry Funk, and Abdullah the Butcher. Non-specific songs include "(I'm a) Babyface Killer" (sung from the viewpoint of a heel) and "From Parts Unknown" (a tribute to wrestlers who wear masks).
Additionally, Antiseen has covered songs by artists such as Hank Williams Sr., Skrewdriver, Ernest Tubb, Hellstomper, GG Allin, Anti-Nowhere League, Black Flag, Broken Talent, Alice Cooper, Dave Dudley, Bob Dylan, Roky Erickson, George Jones, The Kinks, Bachman–Turner Overdrive, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blowfly, Curtis Mayfield, Roy Orbison, Ramones, Rancid Vat, Rose Tattoo, Steve Sadler, Jumping Gene Simmons, Jack Starr, Sun Ra, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Stooges, Talking Heads, The Trashmen, and The Troggs.
Live performances
Early Antiseen performances featured bizarre theatrical stage props involving mannequins, fake blood and pyrotechnics. Such performances found the group often banned from clubs unused to such presentations. Eventually the group tired of the logistics and legalities involved with a theatrical stage presentation and phased it out of their act, while increasing the physical mayhem of their stage antics - often destroying their own equipment. Vocalist Clayton began employing acts of self-mutilation, often cutting his face or arms with shards of broken glass or pounding his head with a microphone drawing blood and abrasions.
Political views
Guitarist Joe Young was a member of the Libertarian Party, and states that he has voted Libertarian since 1978. In 2000, Young ran for state house as a Libertarian. Young ran for city council in 2001.The band members have stated that Antiseen is an apolitical band, although their songs have satirized extremist politics.
Young and Jeff Clayton are also supporters of the 2nd Amendment, Clayton especially being a firearms enthusiast.
The band members consist of vocalist Jeff Clayton, bassist/drummer Sir Barry Hannibal, guitarist Mad Brother Ward, and bassist Malcolm Tent. Antiseen remains a performing and touring band.
History and side projects
After several years playing regularly throughout the East Coast and southern United States, Antiseen embarked on their first major world tour in 1992, performing in 19 countries in Europe and North America. This was repeated semi-annually for the rest of the 1990s. By the close of the decade the group tired of the routine and began to focus on shorter trips concentrating on individual regions (e.g. the west coast, east coast, midwest etc.) while returning to Europe for festivals.
In 1987, Jeff Clayton partnered with Thomas O'Keefe to form Judas Bullethead, an avant-punk outfit which released three EPs between 1987 and 1991. Clayton and O'Keefe performed under assumed identities controlled by the fictitious godhead known as 'Charlie'. Although only performing in public three times, the records were critically lauded and have become collectors' items. Reportedly, there is an entire album of unreleased material.In 1988 guitarist Joe Young released a solo EP, Bury The Needle, which featured several Antiseen members.
Jeff Clayton has recorded two solo EPs, 'Jeff Clayton & the Slimegoats' in 1988 and 'Jeff Clayton & the Mongrels' in 2009. The Mongrels featured Mike Hendrix of the Belmont Playboys on lead guitar.
GG Allin used Antiseen as his backing band on his Murder Junkies album. The band has stated that this album was a mixed blessing, saying that although they regret the "backing band" stigma that it gave them, they loved the way the album turned out.
Sometimes it seems like that's all people wanna talk about. I don't regret those days at all, but we have done more than just that. We miss GG a lot though.
—Jeff Clayton
After GG Allin's death in 1993, Clayton fronted Allin's surviving band, also known as The Murder Junkies, for several tours.In late 1994, Barry Hannibal joined the band as the drummer and has been a part of the band ever since, excluding a 5-year hiatus starting in 2006. In 2013, he returned to the band as the bassist. He is the third longest reigning member, with only Clayton and Young having been in the band longer.
Clayton has also appeared as lead vocalist on the Alcoholics Unanimous EP Dixie Fried. Additionally, he was involved as vocalist in the Simon Stokes tribute band Conqueror Worm (featuring members of Rancid Vat and Poison Idea), the album 'Rock inferno' by Australian band Rupture and has an uncredited backing vocal on Hank Williams III's Damn Right, Rebel Proud.Clayton is also a producer; he has produced recordings by Hellstomper and Mad Brother Ward.The band were also charter members of the now-defunct "Confederacy of Scum." The COS were a loose collective of bands including Rancid Vat, Seducer, Limecell, Hellstomper, Cocknoose, Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13, Hammerlock, Before I Hang, and The Tunnel Rats. Many of these acts would unite yearly in various cities to stage a weekend long event known as the "Supershow."In 2003, Antiseen staged a 20th-anniversary concert in Charlotte which featured many past members of the group participating during the show. The set was professionally filmed and released on DVD.
In 2004, Steel Cage Records released a coffee table book entitled Destructo Maximus. The contents include interviews with current and past members of the band, testimonials of friends and fans, press clippings, reviews, and over 300 captioned photographs chronicling the band's history to that point. It also features fan artwork, a poster and flyer gallery, song lyrics, and a full discography.
In 2006, TKO Records released a tribute album entitled Everybody Loves Antiseen, which features 58 various artists including Hank III, ZEKE, Thomas O'Keefe, Chaos UK, Limecell, Texas Terri Bomb and Jeff Dahl, Simon Stokes and Blowfly.
On April 30, 2014, Clayton posted on his Facebook page that Young had died. It was later reported in local news that he died of a heart attack.Antiseen has also collaborated with Hank Williams III. The band has appeared on split 7-inch EPs with Hank III, Electric Frankenstein, Brody's Militia, The Hookers, and Blowfly. Antiseen continues to play live tour dates.
Style
Music and lyrics
Antiseen's lyrics deal with issues such as the military ("Stormtrooper", "Pledge Allegiance to the Bomb", "Warhero"), a love for the South ("Trapped in Dixie"), independence and pride ("Glad I Am The Way I Am", "Fuck All Y'All", "No Apologies"), songs supporting gun rights ("Guns Ablazin' "), and songs that defy political correctness ("Animals, Eat 'Em", "F.T.K.", "Spare Change", "Watch the Bastard Fry"). Antiseen's lyrics, which the band has described as satirical, are confrontational and caustic.
Clayton writes most of the band's lyrics, although on their most recent studio release, Badwill Ambassadors, Sir Barry Hannibal and Doug Canipe handled most of the songwriting duties. The band's instrumental work is fairly simplistic, as they rarely use guitar solos and mainly rely on using power chords in all guitar parts.
The band has written lyrics expressing their appreciation for professional wrestling by making musical tributes to various wrestlers, including Cactus Jack, Sabu, Terry Funk, and Abdullah the Butcher. Non-specific songs include "(I'm a) Babyface Killer" (sung from the viewpoint of a heel) and "From Parts Unknown" (a tribute to wrestlers who wear masks).
Additionally, Antiseen has covered songs by artists such as Hank Williams Sr., Skrewdriver, Ernest Tubb, Hellstomper, GG Allin, Anti-Nowhere League, Black Flag, Broken Talent, Alice Cooper, Dave Dudley, Bob Dylan, Roky Erickson, George Jones, The Kinks, Bachman–Turner Overdrive, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blowfly, Curtis Mayfield, Roy Orbison, Ramones, Rancid Vat, Rose Tattoo, Steve Sadler, Jumping Gene Simmons, Jack Starr, Sun Ra, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Stooges, Talking Heads, The Trashmen, and The Troggs.
Live performances
Early Antiseen performances featured bizarre theatrical stage props involving mannequins, fake blood and pyrotechnics. Such performances found the group often banned from clubs unused to such presentations. Eventually the group tired of the logistics and legalities involved with a theatrical stage presentation and phased it out of their act, while increasing the physical mayhem of their stage antics - often destroying their own equipment. Vocalist Clayton began employing acts of self-mutilation, often cutting his face or arms with shards of broken glass or pounding his head with a microphone drawing blood and abrasions.
Political views
Guitarist Joe Young was a member of the Libertarian Party, and states that he has voted Libertarian since 1978. In 2000, Young ran for state house as a Libertarian. Young ran for city council in 2001.The band members have stated that Antiseen is an apolitical band, although their songs have satirized extremist politics.
Young and Jeff Clayton are also supporters of the 2nd Amendment, Clayton especially being a firearms enthusiast.
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Membres du groupe : Malcolm Tent, Joe Young, Sir Barry Hannibal, Mad Brother Ward, Jeff Clayton, Bill Cates, Marlon Cherry, Dale Duncan, Tripp McNeill, Greg Clayton, Doug Canipe, Dana Davis, Joe Williams, Doug Throgmorton, Tom O'Keefe, The Gooch, Steve Sadler, Brad Keeter, Jon Bowman
- Discographie -
105 albums

Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? / Lo-Fi
2022 - États-UnisPunk, Country Rock, Garage Rock
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Tko Records

Live From Quarantine 2
2022 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock, Rock & Roll
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 12 Pistes
Tko Records

Live From Quarantine
2020 - États-UnisPunk, Rock & Roll, Garage Rock
Vinyle, DVD LP ⎯ 15 Pistes
Tko Records

The King Of Scum World Championship EP
2018 - États-UnisPunk
CD EP ⎯ 4 Pistes
Bastard Son Records

The Dying Breed EP
2018 - États-UnisPunk, Classic Rock, Psychedelic Rock
CD EP ⎯ 7 Pistes
Mystery School Records

Live At Rebel Sound
2017 - États-UnisPunk, Rock & Roll
Album CD ⎯ 21 Pistes
Mystery School Records

The Complete Drastic Sessions
2017 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock, Hard Rock
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 16 Pistes
Tko Records

The Southern Hostility Demos
2016 - États-UnisPunk, Hard Rock, Garage Rock
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 12 Pistes
Tko Records

Falls Count Anywhere - A Collection Of Wrestling Songs
2012 - États-UnisPunk
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 10 Pistes
Rusty Knuckles

Live In Austin TX
2012 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 17 Pistes
Digital Warfare Records

Give It Up / At The Crack Of Dawn With Banjo Susie
2011 - États-UnisPunk
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Digital Warfare Records

Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match
2011 - États-UnisPunk
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 3 Pistes
Green Mist Records

Hail To The Chief
2011 - États-UnisPunk, Southern Rock
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 3 Pistes
Rusty Knuckles Music

Antiseen / Holley 750
2010 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock, Rock & Roll
Album CD ⎯ 10 Pistes
Zodiac Killer Records

Antiseen / Brody's Militia
2009 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore, Thrash
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 8 Pistes
Haunted Hotel Records

Burning Pussy / Destructo Cock
2008 - États-UnisPunk, Funk
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Steel Cage Records

The Best Of
2008 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 40 Pistes
Tko Records

Ruby Get Back To The Hills / F.T.K.
2006 - États-UnisPunk, Country Rock, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Tko Records

One Live Son Of A Bitch... And A Hell Of A Lot More!
2005 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore
CD, DVD Album ⎯ 36 Pistes
Steel Cage Records

Sellout / Pokerface
2005 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock, Rock & Roll
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Tko Records

The 20 Year Anniversary Show
2004 - États-UnisPunk
DVD Album DVD-Video ⎯ 34 Pistes
Tko Records

Thee From Parts Unknown EP
2004 - États-UnisHardcore, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 4 Pistes
Scarey Records

Weight Of The World / Burn Bright, Burn Fast!
2004 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock, Rock & Roll
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Tko Records

The Great Pogo Hits
2003 - États-UnisPunk
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 20 Pistes
Diwphalanx Records

Star Whore / Jack And Shit
2003 - États-UnisHardcore, Punk
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 3 Pistes
Shock Value Records

All Live, No Jive: Destructo Wehrmacht
2002 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 4 Pistes
Prophecy Records

Destroyer / The Seeker
2002 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore, Oi
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Steel Cage Records

All The Lessons / Can't Get Enough
2002 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Steel Cage Records

Drastic / EP Royalty
2002 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 16 Pistes
Tko Records

Screamin' Bloody Live
2001 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 24 Pistes
Tko Records

The Boys From Brutalsville
2001 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 13 Pistes
Tko Records

Sabu / Sick Things (Live)
2000 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Steel Cage Records

Southern Hostility / Eat More Possum
2000 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 34 Pistes
Man's Ruin Records

Blood Battles Of The South - Live In Tampa '96
1999 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 6 Pistes
Splatter Mountain Music

15 Minutes Of Fame, 15 Years Of Infamy
1999 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore, Noise
Album CD Compilation ⎯ 28 Pistes
Steel Cage Records

Jailhouse / People Like You
1998 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Ruff-nite Records

You Heah?
1996 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock
VHS Limited Edition ⎯ 1 Pistes
Spunk As Fuk Video

Funk U / Portrait Of A Real American Hero
1996 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Ruff-nite Records

Destructo Video
1995 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore
VHS Stereo ⎯ 1 Pistes
Vinyl Retentive Productions

Black Sheep / Cactus Jack / I Don't Like You
1995 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore, Thrash
Vinyle 33 ⅓ RPM ⎯ 3 Pistes
Waggletone Records

Face Full Of Teeth / Deeds Of The Damned
1994 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Jettison

Raid Over Europe
1993 - États-UnisPunk, Southern Rock
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 4 Pistes
Tear It Up Records

Living On The Run / I've Aged 20 Years In 5
1993 - États-UnisPunk
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Baloney Shrapnel

We Got This Far (Without You) / (We Will Not) Remember You
1992 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Sub Pop

The Vault Of The Antiseen
1992 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Baloney Shrapnel

Fornication (The Trouble It Will Bring)
1992 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Rave, Zuma Records

It Looks Good For Them To Care
1992 - États-UnisHardcore, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Sympathy For The Record Industry

Today Your Love, Tomorrow Ich Frage Dich Für Nichts
1991 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Fuck Yourself Records

Walking Dead / Haunted House
1991 - États-UnisPunk, Noise
Vinyle 7" ⎯ 2 Pistes
Ajax Records

VIDEO SHIT
1989 - États-UnisPunk, Garage Rock
VHS Limited Edition ⎯ 1 Pistes
Death Train Music

The Destructo Years '84 - '86
1989 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore
Cassette Album Compilation ⎯ 24 Pistes
Repo Records

Noise For The Sake Of Noise
1989 - États-UnisPunk, Hardcore, Noise
Vinyle 12" ⎯ 16 Pistes
Dog Meat
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