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In 2004 Ben Weasel rescinded all of the Screeching Weasel and Riverdales masters from Lookout!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.
Veronica Hates Me
Screeching Weasel Lyrics
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Say to ruin an otherwise nice day
She always has to start a fight
She doesn't like the way I think
She don't understand why I must
Drink to go out on Friday night
But I know what she's doing
I know that I'm losing
Veronica doesn't like the way I dress
Veronica thinks my hair is such a mess
Why the deposition?
Veronica's definition of love is hate
Veronica hates me
She thinks I ought a get a job
And quit taking up space on her
Couch with my hand deep in my crotch
She don't know how to shut her mouth
I don't know what I'd do
Without her to drag me down
She asks me when is the wedding
And I'm getting ready to
Yank out the net and push
These lyrics are about a troubled and dysfunctional relationship with a woman named Veronica. The singer expresses that Veronica always has something negative to say, and has to start fights to ruin an otherwise nice day. She doesn't like the singer's lifestyle, such as drinking and how he dresses. She also thinks he should get a job and stop wasting space on her couch. Despite all of this, the singer knows that he is losing in this relationship, and that Veronica is screwing him over. Veronica's definition of love is hate, and she hates the singer so much that she wants to see him fail in every aspect of his life, even questioning when he is going to get married.
Line by Line Meaning
She always has something to
She constantly finds ways to start arguments and ruin my day.
Say to ruin an otherwise nice day
Her words are never positive and always seem to bring me down.
She always has to start a fight
Veronica enjoys picking fights and causing drama.
She doesn't like the way I think
Veronica is intolerant of my opinions and beliefs.
She don't understand why I must
Veronica is unsympathetic to my need for socializing and drinking.
Drink to go out on Friday night
I enjoy having a drink when I go out on Fridays.
But I know what she's doing
I am aware that Veronica is manipulating me.
I know that I'm losing
I am aware that my relationship with Veronica is unhealthy and detrimental to my well-being.
I know that she's screwing me
Veronica is taking advantage of me and using me for her own gain.
Veronica doesn't like the way I dress
Veronica is critical of my fashion choices.
Veronica thinks my hair is such a mess
Veronica dislikes my hairstyle and appearance.
Why the deposition?
Why is she questioning me and making me feel uncomfortable?
Veronica's definition of love is hate
Veronica expresses her affection through negative behavior and criticism.
Veronica hates me
Veronica has strong negative feelings towards me.
She thinks I ought a get a job
Veronica believes I am lazy and should find employment.
And quit taking up space on her
She does not want me around in her personal space.
Couch with my hand deep in my crotch
She is uncomfortable with my actions when sitting on the couch.
She don't know how to shut her mouth
Veronica struggles to keep her opinions to herself and is often disrespectful.
I don't know what I'd do
I am uncertain about my own identity and independence without Veronica's presence.
Without her to drag me down
I rely on Veronica to keep me grounded and refuse to let go of our toxic relationship.
She asks me when is the wedding
Veronica is pressuring me to commit to a future with her.
And I'm getting ready to
I am almost at my breaking point and ready to move on from this relationship.
Yank out the net and push
I am ready to end things with Veronica and move forward independently.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN M. FOSTER, BENJAMIN M FOSTER
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