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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Static
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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The song "Static" by Screeching Weasel is a powerful commentary on the state of society, and how the constant barrage of negative news and stimulation can leave one feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. The repeated refrain of "static" serves as a metaphor for the white noise and chaos that fills our lives.
The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world where cryogenics and strip malls are seen as solutions to society's problems, where millionaire comedians and cartoon voices encourage violence and anger, and where the deliberate de-evolution of the human soul is taking place. The singer expresses a deep sense of despair and hopelessness, feeling that if he sees "another crack," he will break under the weight of it all.
The song is a powerful indictment of the forces that seek to keep us complacent and powerless, and an exhortation to fight against the tide of negativity and despair. It speaks to the need for action, for resistance, and for a refusal to give in to the static of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
static it almost has you begging for a gun to put to your head
The overwhelming sense of chaos and confusion caused by the constant noise and distraction makes you feel like there is no escape - not even death.
static cryogenics for the mind crawling for the safety of your bed
The white noise of society is like a freezing chamber for your thoughts, paralyzing you and making you long for the safety and familiarity of your own bed.
static another strip mall solution for the endless insanity
Despite the problems that plague society, the only solutions offered are superficial and temporary - like building another strip mall - which only perpetuates the cycle of insanity.
static deliberate de-evolution of the soul of a species
The constant barrage of senseless noise is causing society to devolve and lose touch with its true essence and purpose.
and if i see another crack then i think i'm gonna crack 'cause i can't go on
The artist is so overwhelmed and hopeless that even the sight of a minor crack - symbolic of any additional problem - could push them over the edge.
static a leering millionaire comedian cum working man on tv
The media presents a false reality, where a wealthy and privileged person pretends to be a relatable and hard-working member of society, contributing to the further corruption of societal values.
static a systematic corrosion of the core of society
The constant noise and distraction is eroding the moral fabric of society and breaking it down into a meaningless, chaotic mess.
static cartoon voices on the radio encouraging a shaking fist
The messages delivered by the media are childish and simplistic, pandering to the basic emotions of the masses and causing them to react with anger and frustration.
static another virus feeding off the frenzied orgy of violence
Society is plagued by a never-ending cycle of violence and aggression, which itself becomes a breeding ground for more violence and aggression.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M. FOSTER, BENJAMIN M FOSTER
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