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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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 Love to Hate
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 Love to Hate" might seem like a disturbingly violent expression of the singer's desires. The lyrics describe a desire to hate and harm others, including a reference to the brutal murder of Sharon Tate by the Manson Family. The repeated chorus of "Love to hate I love to hate" emphasizes the singer's twisted enjoyment of these feelings. He also expresses a desire to harm a dog and a girl who disgusts him, further emphasizing his violent and disturbing thoughts.
However, it's important to remember that these lyrics are certainly not meant to be taken literally. Instead, they offer a biting commentary on the darker aspects of human nature. The song reveals the ugliness that can lurk beneath the surface of even the most seemingly ordinary people. It could be argued that the song is actually a stark warning about the dangers of hatred and the damage it can cause when it is allowed to run rampant.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Love to Hate" offer a disturbing but thought-provoking commentary on the human experience. They may be uncomfortable to listen to, but they are undeniably powerful and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
Love to hate I love to hate
I thoroughly enjoy having strong negative feelings towards others and embrace the act of hatred.
Deck the halls with Sharon Tate
I find joy in heinous acts of violence and murder, even going so far as to celebrate them during holidays.
Love to hate I love to hate
I can't get enough of my feelings of animosity towards others and am equally attracted to the idea of hatred.
Assassinate, decapitate
I fantasize about extreme, violent acts of revenge against those I despise, envisioning disturbing, bloody ways to end their lives.
I need a dog that I can kick
I derive satisfaction from causing pain and misery to helpless creatures, suggesting my cruel tendencies are not limited to humans.
I need some to make me sick
I am so consumed by negative feelings that I actively seek out situations or people that will fuel my hatred and disgust, regardless of the harm it may cause.
The girl that fills me with disgust
There is someone who specifically incites strong feelings of repulsion and contempt within me, to the point of obsession.
Will be the object of my lust
My hatred towards this girl is so intense that it has turned into an unhealthy desire, violating all ethics and morals.
I love to hate
Hatred has become such a significant part of my identity that it has become something I revel in, to the point of toxic self-indulgence.
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Robert H
thumbs down people love to hate on this song....and it's still gonna be an awesome song!
j
my official theme song lol
shirley lacour
My 16 year old sons band "Expended Ordnance" jams this song!
justin shortsleeve
Deck the halls with Sharon Tate hahaha
Leahflower
decapitate
ThinkerOnTheBus
+ justin shortsleeve
Whenever I come across any video related to Charles Manson, I always leave a link to this video and just the link, no extra words, no label, no clarification. I wonder how many viewers will click on the link, and then what percentage of them will actually catch that particular line of lyrics.
HanzelundGretylZN
best song title ever.
Andrew V
Fuck yes.
NHL 17
Fuck yes indeed.