Through the years, the band went through many line-up changes, with Ben and John being the only constant members since the band's inception. Screeching Weasel officially broke up for (roughly) the third - and allegedly final - time on July 6, 2001.
The band did a few surprise shows between 2001-2009.
Ben Weasel reformed the group in March 2009 with a new line-up, and without John Jughead. Ben had released solo albums that were the same just in his name. John finally settled for T-Shirt money for being an original member of the band and a royalties for a handful songs he co-wrote, and let Ben play as Screeching Weasel with the hundreds of song lyrics and music has written.
Former Members include renowned punk rock record producer Mass Giorgini on bass guitar, Dan Panic (born Dan Sullivan) on drums, and Danny Vapid (born Dan Schafer,on guitar or bass, depending on the band's necessity. Dan is currently fronting The Methadones and formerly of Sludgeworth)
Members of Screeching Weasel have gone on to form bands such as: The Methadones, The Mopes, Even in Blackouts, and Sweet Black And Blue.
Screeching Weasel has also included members of Green Day, Sludgeworth, Common Rider, Squirtgun, and Teen Idols.
During one of the band's many break-ups, Weasel and Vapid also formed the Riverdales. Additionally, Ben Weasel released a solo record in 2002 entitled Fidatevi.
In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout! Records in the wake of long-running financial and personal conflicts. The masters were subsequently licensed to and reissued by Asian Man Records.
On December 7, 2010, it was announced that Screeching Weasel will release a new album on March 15, 2011, the band's first album in eleven years. The album will be titled First World Manifesto and will be released on Fat Wreck Chords. It will contain 14 new songs and is produced by Mike Kennerty of The All-American Rejects. It was announced that the label will also be releasing the back catalogs of Screeching Weasel, the Riverdales, and Ben Weasel.
On March 18, 2011, during Screeching Weasel's South by Southwest Festival performance at the Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas, Foster reached from the stage and slapped a female audience member who had spit on him several times. This sent off a fire storm web frenzy from all of the self -righteous non Screeching Weasel fans. Ben apologized for his actions, but all of the perfect people who never loose there cool were not satisfied.
Ben and his hired band had a falling out. He found out who his true friends and fans were. After over a year of spending time with his family and raising a new baby, he released Carnival of Schadenfreude EP in 2011 with huge interest and has resumed his music career again full swing.
27 Things I Wanna Do to You
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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That we've been avoiding too long
And I've decided that somethings gotta be done
I've listened carefully but there's other
Things that interest me instead
Maybe I could just drill a hole in my head
(Chorus)
Somethings crawling around in my mind
We've spent broken up a miserable day
But when tomorrow comes you'll be there
Pounding on my brain
(chorus)
The lyrics to "27 Things I Wanna Do to You" by Screeching Weasel are about the singer's thoughts and desires for someone they have been avoiding for too long. The song starts with the singer thinking about all the things they have been avoiding and decides that it's time to take action. However, as the song progresses, the singer gets distracted by other things, like the idea of drilling a hole in their head.
The chorus repeats the idea that something is crawling around in the singer's mind, and despite being broken up and having a miserable day, the person they are thinking of is still on their mind. The lyrics suggest a sense of obsession and being unable to let go of someone, despite the pain they may have caused.
Overall, the song portrays a conflicted individual torn between their desire to take action and their inability to let go of someone who has caused them pain. The lyrics serve as a reminder of the complex and sometimes confusing nature of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking about those things
I've been pondering on the things we have been avoiding discussing for a long time.
That we've been avoiding too long
There are certain things we have been neglecting for a prolonged period of time.
And I've decided that somethings gotta be done
I've made up my mind that we need to address these issues.
I've listened carefully but there's other
Although I have been attentive to what you have to say, my mind is preoccupied with many other things.
Things that interest me instead
I'm engrossed in other matters that have captured my attention.
Maybe I could just drill a hole in my head
Perhaps an extreme measure like drilling a hole in my head would offer some relief from my thoughts.
(Chorus) Somethings crawling around in my mind
There is an unsettling feeling lingering around in my mind.
Everything that you do seems sublime
Every action of yours appears to be perfect, grand, or exquisite in my eyes.
We've spent broken up a miserable day
We have had a dreadful and unpleasant day apart from each other.
But when tomorrow comes you'll be there
Despite the unfortunate circumstances of today, I know that you will be present tomorrow.
Pounding on my brain
You will persistently occupy my thoughts and captivate my mind.
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backpainsandagony
sick.. been waiting to here this again for years..
Paul Dominelli
That second show at HOB where they recorded the second disc, I was there💯
Traded a scalper a very nice watch.
Fuck that watch💯😂😂😂
Patrick Handy
I want to get punched in the face