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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Radio Blast
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The lyrics of Screeching Weasel's song Radio Blast are a scathing criticism of the current state of the music industry and the radio stations that serve as the primary means of distribution for commercial music. The lead singer expresses his disgust with the fake and manufactured nature of modern rock music and the cynical way that it's promoted and sold to the public. He sees the radio stations as complicit in this process, acting as gatekeepers who only allow in music that has been "bought and paid for up front."
The chorus, "radio blast, I want to see it explode," is a call for radical change and a rejection of the status quo. The singer wants to see the entire system dismantled and replaced with something more authentic and honest. He's not content to simply protest or voice his displeasure; he's calling for drastic action, even suggesting a pipe bomb in the basement.
Overall, the song is a powerful indictment of the way that commercial interests have taken over the world of music and turned it into a soulless, profit-driven industry. The singer is calling for a return to real music and a rejection of the cynical corporate culture that dominates the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
the product you're trying to sell isn't going over too well with me and i just want to see it explode
I am not interested in the product you are promoting and I want to see it fail spectacularly.
the stations have the feel of the pulse of the nation and i'm losing my lunch
The radio stations claim to reflect the taste of the general public, but it makes me sick to listen to them.
it's a rip off and i want to see it exposed
The music being played on the radio is a scam and I want to see the truth come out.
classic rock for balding farts who need to feel young
The classic rock genre is appealing to older individuals who refuse to accept their age.
plastic rock for snotnosed brats
Modern rock music is shallow and targeted towards younger audiences.
fat dj's deciding what's hot
The radio DJs are overweight and have the power to decide what music is popular.
spinning snake oil that the suckers forgot is the same slop they've been shoveled for thirty five years
The DJs are promoting music that is not genuine and the public has been listening to this same type of music for decades.
the public doesn't know any better but so what cause who's gonna let them hear anything that's not bought and paid for up front
The general public is unaware of the deception behind the music industry and it is difficult to find genuine music that is not commercially sponsored.
the rancid puke that you're peddling makes me sick and i'm telling you i want to see it blown up
I am disgusted by the low-quality music that is being promoted and I want to see it fail completely.
radio blast i want to say i'd like to see it explode i'd like to say i want to see it explode
I am expressing my desire for the radio industry to completely collapse and fail.
bought off by alternatives reps don't you ever forget who is really standing behind your paycheck
The radio industry is influenced by financial relationships with alternative music representatives and they should not forget who is actually funding their salaries.
it's time for a structural change it's time for a pipe bomb in the basement i think it's time to smash
The system of the music industry needs to be overhauled and drastic actions need to be taken to make that happen.
you don't worry about inflation take a well desreved vacation and sign off from a crater
The radio industry executives do not need to worry about losing their jobs in the aftermath of the industry's collapse and should instead take a relaxing vacation while everything crumbles.
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Sharkula's Hairstylist
One of my favorite songs I sing in the shower... IDK i guess im in a screeching weasel cult or somethin... great song and holds the test of time!
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MH
You probably like care about the radio and stuff.