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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
B.P.D.
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The lyrics of Screeching Weasel's song "Bpd" are a scathing critique of the media's obsession with violence and sensationalism, particularly in the context of news reporting. The song's title stands for "borderline personality disorder," which could be a reference to the idea that the media and society at large exhibit unstable behavior and a lack of empathy in their pursuit of profit and ratings. The opening lines, "massacres, violence film at 10, media scumbags strike again," suggest that the media is complicit in perpetuating a culture of violence and fear-mongering, as they give airtime to horrific acts in order to boost their audience numbers. The reference to "ken and barbie on location" adds to the sense of ridiculousness and superficiality in the media's approach, as news reporters often try to present themselves as glamorous and detached from the horrors they are reporting on.
The lyrics go on to criticize the media's intrusive tactics, such as sticking microphones in people's faces, as they try to get a scoop or a soundbite that will draw in audiences. The line "pretty newsman masturbation" makes a mockery of the tendency for news anchors and reporters to be physically attractive, as if this is somehow relevant to the information they are presenting. The singer suggests that he would rather be doing something more enjoyable, like eating Doritos and watching cartoons, than subjecting himself to the depressing and overwhelming nature of the news. The final lines, "keep your TV on and stay inside, or you'll end up a victim of homicide," hint at the sense of paranoia and fear that can be engendered by a constant diet of violent news stories, and suggest that the media is partly responsible for perpetuating this sense of danger and insecurity.
Overall, Screeching Weasel's "Bpd" is a biting critique of the media's approach to reporting on violence and tragedy. The song suggests that the media has a responsibility to be more thoughtful and compassionate in its coverage, rather than simply exploiting horrific events for profit and ratings. It is a call to action to think more critically about our consumption of news media and to demand more responsible, ethical reporting that takes into account the human toll of violent events.
Line by Line Meaning
massacres, violence film at 10
The news media exploits barbaric acts of violence for high ratings and profit.
media scumbags strike a gain
Journalists often prioritize personal gain over ethical reporting.
shove a microphone in some poor guys face
News reporters often invade the privacy of those affected by tragedy simply to get a good story.
so your ratings can soar to outer space
Media outlets prioritize profit and ratings over the well-being of the public.
ken and barbie on location
News anchors and reporters often prioritize their appearance and on-location reporting to boost their image.
pretty newsman masturbation
News outlets often prioritize superficial aspects of reporting over substance and accuracy.
not a way to spend my afternoon
The singer disapproves of sensationalized news media and its influence on society.
i'd rather eat doritos and watch cartoons
The artist prefers lighthearted entertainment over the bleak portrayal of violence in the media.
channel 8 and the daily times
Specific news media outlets are called out for their sensationalized reporting.
make sure we don't forget those nasty crimes
The media perpetuates a culture of fear and paranoia by emphasizing the danger and violence in society.
keep your tv on and stay inside
The media's focus on sensationalized violence leads to a false sense of danger that encourages people to stay indoors and avoid social interaction.
or you'll end up a victim of homocide
The media exaggerates the threat of violence in society and creates an atmosphere of paranoia and fear.
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