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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
I Hate You
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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Deck the halls with Sharon Tate
Love to hate I love to hate
assassinate, decapitate
I need a dog that I can kick
I need some to make me sick
The girl that fills me with disgust
Will be the object of my lust
The lyrics of Screeching Weasel's song "I Hate You" are generally characterized by being provocative and filled with violent content. The opening lines of the chorus - "Love to hate I love to hate, Deck the halls with Sharon Tate" - embody the song's core themes of hatred and violence. The reference to Sharon Tate, a famous American actress who was brutally murdered by followers of Charles Manson in 1969, speaks to the nihilistic and anarchic tendencies found throughout the punk rock genre.
The following lines - "assassinate, decapitate, I need a dog that I can kick" - further emphasize the song's themes of violence and hatred. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is deeply disturbed, seeking out sources of anger and aggression in order to feel something. This person feels a need to lash out at others, whether by harming animals or objectifying women as objects of lust.
Ultimately, "I Hate You" is a song that stands in opposition to the norms of society. It is an anthem for those who feel like they don't fit in, who are angry at the world and the people around them. Although the content of the lyrics can be upsetting or disturbing, the song remains a powerful expression of punk rock's ability to challenge societal norms and explore the darker aspects of human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Love to hate I love to hate
I enjoy harboring negative emotions towards others.
Deck the halls with Sharon Tate
I am so consumed by hatred that I find joy in referencing a horrific murder.
Love to hate I love to hate
Again, I want to emphasize that I relish in hating others.
assassinate, decapitate
I even entertain violent thoughts towards those I hate.
I need a dog that I can kick
My need to exert power over others extends to wanting to harm innocent animals.
I need some to make me sick
I seek out people or things that make me feel disgusted so that I can amplify my feelings of hatred.
The girl that fills me with disgust
There is a woman who I find particularly repulsive.
Will be the object of my lust
Despite my disgust towards her, I have a twisted desire towards her that fuels my hatred even more.
I love to hate
In conclusion, I take great pleasure in hating others and will actively seek out ways to feed that emotion.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M. FOSTER, BENJAMIN M FOSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It's all fun and games until Led Zeppelin writes "I Hate Screeching Weasel"
greyztone
You mean until someone else writes "I Hate Screeching Weasel" so Led Zeppelin can plagiarize it :)
Justin Vance
You should love led zeppelin. And then find out how much they stole from other acts. And then hate them. And then put that shit into context and love them again. And then kind of hate them for a while. And then be inspired by them. And then realize that it's ok to love them, but never invite them over again, and never lend them money or let them borrow shit. The world has moved on.
TheMIDIWizard
i think this song is supposed to be a joke
Warren Oates
Nope. I fucking hate Zep. I went through the phase of liking them as a teen, then hating them and that's never changed :)
A P
that made no fucking sense
Doodycat Doodycat
My dad always plays this song in the car
Critique Everything
Amazing dad
Aydensgames
Your Dad rules.
Doodycat Doodycat
UNKNOWNGAM3r he also has a screetching wheesle tattoo as well as my mother