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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
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Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The song "D.I.Y." by Screeching Weasel is a criticism of the music industry and those who participate in it. The lyrics are directed towards bands who rely on major record labels to promote and sell their music, instead of doing it themselves. The song promotes the idea of do-it-yourself culture, where individuals take matters into their own hands and create something without the help of others.
The lyrics express a feeling of disdain towards those who rely on the music industry to succeed, as the band believes that this is not a true representation of musical talent. The use of strong language and insults reflects the anger and frustration felt towards the industry, as well as the lack of respect for those who participate in it.
The use of political and social commentary in the song also adds another layer to the lyrics. It highlights the band's belief that the industry is corrupt and only benefits those in power. Overall, the song promotes the idea of creating something for oneself, and not relying on others to do it for you.
Line by Line Meaning
d.i.y. why because we hate you and the dumb look on your face
We choose to do it ourselves because we despise you and the stupid expression on your face.
d.i.y. why because your band's another weak charity case
We opt for the DIY approach because your band is just another weak and helpless case.
our shows should be five bucks or less, we'll do it for the kids
Our live shows should not cost more than five dollars because we believe in doing it for the kids.
two legs good, mtv bad and major labels suck no fucking shit
We prefer independent music over mainstream music, and we detest major labels and MTV. This should come as no surprise.
d.i.y. is simply your only excuse for why you always fail
The only reason you resort to DIY is because you constantly fail at making it big in the industry.
initials on the flag you wave when your shitty records won't sell anywhere
You proudly wave your initials on the flag, indicating ownership, even though your terrible records will not sell.
politics and social comment, twenty dollar words won't make your lousy music go down easier
Incorporating political and social commentary using extravagant language cannot hide the fact that your music is lousy and difficult to digest.
you can't polish a turd
No matter how hard you try, you cannot make something terrible into something good.
d.i.y. means do it yourself because it's what you want
DIY is a way of doing things yourself because it is what you truly desire.
it doesn't clean the state when everything gets all fucked up what would you do you phony fuckhead if you hit it big?
Even if you do it yourself, it cannot fix everything when everything is messed up. You are a phony hypocrite - what would you do if you hit it big?
stop acting better then me we both know you're full of shit
Stop acting superior to me; we both know that you are a complete fraud.
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1. Dingbat 0:00
2. Love 1:58
3. Zombie 3:48
4. This Ain't Hawaii 5:25
5. We Skate 7:17
6. Police Insanity 7:30
7. Stupid Over You 8:48
8. Runaway 10:58
9. I Hate Led Zepplin 11:32
10. My Right 12:38
11. Nicaragua 15:35
12. Sunshine 16:34
13. I Wanna Be Naked 19:19
14. Ashtray 21:03
15. American Suicide 23:04
16. Psychiatrist 24:17
17. Mad At The Paper Boy 27:10
18. I Love To Hate 27:57
19. More Problems 29:00
20. Supermarket Fantasy 30:20
21. Holy Hardcore 31:50
22. Professional Distribution 33:16
23. Used Cars 35:02
24. Hunter 35:49
25. I Believe In UFO's 36:12
26. Hey Suburbia 39:28
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DANKSTAR
when if you wish on a star, if it dont get far
ill be your super rockstar
guitar
guitar
when you give up on the seed, ill have all you need
soil water sun, soil water sun
grow and come undone
drums
drums
i dont often know the point, but pass the joint
puff puff away your life, give us the stuff amen
and then give us this
bass
bass
bass
bass
you cant tell me what to do, you cant switch like that
there has been many altered facts
im a deadlier kind, up in flames upin flames
guitar,bass
guitar, bass
im a deadlier kind i know youll find
lost music out of time
so when you wish upon that star
know your limit, keep within it
i want something like you out of my mind
kinda simpler tostay kind
find my cold (guitar)
find my cold my spirit dont do what shes told
give me a break
god dont give wjhen you take me for a floor
more z plea hey my hey z
z my cool gone over hey
guitar drums
guitar drums
guitar drums
i come from old time no new time on me
the date for our date
loves a bomb
hey (drums)
cmon give me a start im cold
im cold from my bones to my heart
heaven and hell after a breaking point, all the fighting start start
im far away hey (drums) begin the new one
believe in someone
gonna come
wont wont start gonna come hey
guitar
drums
guitar
you dont need me in your life
im wont dare dont care
scizophrenia in the attic
gustv
1. Dingbat 0:00
2. Love 1:58
3. Zombie 3:48
4. This Ain't Hawaii 5:25
5. We Skate 7:17
6. Police Insanity 7:30
7. Stupid Over You 8:48
8. Runaway 10:58
9. I Hate Led Zepplin 11:32
10. My Right 12:38
11. Nicaragua 15:35
12. Sunshine 16:34
13. I Wanna Be Naked 19:19
14. Ashtray 21:03
15. American Suicide 23:04
16. Psychiatrist 24:17
17. Mad At The Paper Boy 27:10
18. I Love To Hate 27:57
19. More Problems 29:00
20. Supermarket Fantasy 30:20
21. Holy Hardcore 31:50
22. Professional Distribution 33:16
23. Used Cars 35:02
24. Hunter 35:49
25. I Believe In UFO's 36:12
26. Hey Suburbia 39:28
0:00 play again
Zea
Thank you kind gentleman
Leahflower
The girls all look like Nancy drew the boys like Jim McMahon
clam cake
You are hero we need
Putin's third toe
This is my first time listening to the album and I already want to buy it
Fulvio 'Devil' Pinto
ππΌ
bassage13
Goddamn, the memories are strong! Early 90's. High school, driving in my rusted broken old pickup truck, skating all night long, playing this album on cassette. My best friend who was always with me passed away early 2000's. This music brings him back.
2112
Sorry for your loss...nice to see the same memory though, same for me. This albumaaa
Leahflower
@bassage13 ok sorry I thought maybe I knew you
bassage13
@Leahflower I grew up in San Antonio, Texas.