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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
A New Tomorrow
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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We don't need colleges to validate our lives anymore
We don't need twelve steps to show us how weak we've become anymore
We don't need to buy into a system that offers empty promises anymore
We don't need protection against anything anybody might say
We know that government can't improve out lives anyway
We don't need to drug ourselves anymore to keep the boredom away
We don't anything except relying on ourselves for a change
Now
Screeching Weasel's song A New Tomorrow is an anthem that challenges the established societal norms and encourages individualism. The lyrics urge listeners to break free from the systematic approach of seeking validation in religion, education, and government. The song condemns the idea of finding solace in drugs and alcohol, as they only provide temporary relief from the emptiness in our lives. The artist believes that it is time to take control of our lives and rely on ourselves to find fulfillment and happiness.
The overall message of the song is that change is possible if we challenge the status quo and take responsibility for our lives. The artist is urging the listeners to break free from the chains of the system and take control of their lives, paving the way for a new tomorrow. The song is a powerful call to action for anyone who feels stuck in the system and wants to find a new way to approach life.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't believe in god or Jesus Christ anymore
We have stopped believing in God or Jesus Christ and have become non-religious or atheist.
We don't need colleges to validate our lives anymore
We no longer require the approval of colleges to feel validated or worthy.
We don't need twelve steps to show us how weak we've become anymore
We do not require following the twelve-step program to realize our weaknesses or flaws anymore.
We don't need to buy into a system that offers empty promises anymore
We have stopped believing in and investing in a system that makes empty promises and leads to disappointment.
We don't need protection against anything anybody might say
We have developed a strong sense of self and do not require protection against criticism or negative comments from others.
We know that government can't improve out lives anyway
We have come to the realization that the government cannot bring significant improvements to our lives and have stopped relying on them.
We don't need to drug ourselves anymore to keep the boredom away
We have stopped resorting to drugs to overcome boredom and have found healthier ways to cope.
We don't anything except relying on ourselves for a change
We do not need anything except to rely on ourselves for a positive change and growth.
I can see a new tomorrow
I am now optimistic about the future and can envision a better tomorrow with our newfound mindset.
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