Early years
The Casualties were formed in 1990, with original members Jorge Herrera (vocals) Hank (guitar), Colin Wolf (vocals), Mark Yoshitomi (bass) and Yureesh Hooker (drums). The members aimed to return to what they viewed as the "golden era" of street punk, embodied by bands such as The Exploited and Charged GBH which they believed had disappeared by 1985.[3] During the early years, the lineup was fluid, with several changes. That first year, Colin stepped out for several months to finish his education while Rachel, TheRivits' singer, took his place.[3]
In 1991, Hank left the band, to be replaced by Fred (last name unknown) on guitar. Colin, Jorge, Yureesh, Hank and Mark put together a demo, titled Political Sin, for the Benefit for Beer compilation.[4] After making this recording, Fred left to go to school and Steve, from Distraught, fills in for a short time, until Fred returns to the band full-time. The 4 song EP, 40 Oz. Casualty was recorded at the end of 1991 and self-released.[3] 1992 saw the band touring and building up a fan base in NYC. In 1993, Mark and Fred left the band and were replaced by Mike (last name unknown) on bass and Jake Kolatis on the guitar, followed by the departure of Yureesh and Colin in 1994, to be replaced on drums by Shawn, while the band went down to a single vocalist.[3][4] 1994 sees the recording of the 4 song EP, Drinking Is Our Way Of Life, however it would not be released. The songs would later appear on the Casualties "early years 1990-1995" CD in 1999.[4] In 1995, the band's second release, the 4 track A Fuckin' Way Of Life E.P. was released on Eyeball Records. After recording A Fuckin' Way of Life, Shawn left the band, and Marc Eggers (nicknamed Meggers) of the Rivits became the regular drummer. The line-up of Jorge, Jake, Mike and Meggers continued until 1997.
In 1996 the Casualties became the first American band to appear at the "Holidays in the Sun" Festival in London. 1997 saw the release of the band's debut album, For the Pun is released on Tribal War Records, and the band embarks on its first American tour with The Varukers. Mike (the bassist) left the band in 1998, to be replaced with Johnny Rosado, from The Krays.[4][5] They released their second LP that year, Underground Army, and begin a world tour. Jon leaves the band during the European leg of the tour, to be temporarily replaced by Dave Punk Core.
Present lineup
After the world tour, Dave would be replaced by Rick Lopez from the band, Manix. The line-up was now solidified for the band and would continue to the present day.[6] The end of the millennium, 1999, saw the band produce a compilation album, Early Years 1990-1995, which included tracks which appeared on earlier ED's, as well as never before released songs, such as the four songs they had recorded on the never released EP Drinking is Our Way of Life back in 1994.
The 2000s have seen the band continue to tour[3][6] and produce albums (an album list can be seen below). They have toured with several other bands, such as The Exploited, GBH, Cockney Rejects, Slaughter & the Dogs,[4] and the English Dogs.[6] In December 2009, The Casualties toured alongside Hatebreed, The Acacia Strain, Crowbar, and Thy Will Be Done as part of the Stillborn Fest.[3] In the summer of 2012, The Casualties co-headlined the Tonight We Unite tour along with Nekromantix, where they played For The Punx in its entirety, the first time they had played the album through since its release in 1997.[3] Later that year, The Casualties released their new album titled Resistance through Season of Mist.[7][8] In 2013, The Casualties played at the largest Punk Rock festival in the world,[9] the Rebellion Festival in Blackpool, England, where they shared the stage with The Exploited, Special Duties, Chron Gen and Anti-Establishment, and others
Riot
The Casualties Lyrics
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Riots in your cities
Fucing riots at your schools
Riots in this country
We fucking riot just for you!
Riot! Riot! Riot! Riot!
Fucking riots at your schools
Riot! Riot! Riot! Riot!
Riot in your city
Fucking riots at your schools
Riots in your cities
Fucing riots at your schools
Riots in this country
We fucking riot just for you!
Riot for the punks
Fucking riots everywhere
Riots in the streets
Fucking riots of today
Riot! Riot! Riot! Riot!
Riot in your city
Fucking riots at your schools
Riot! Riot! Riot! Riot!
Riot in your city
Fucking riots at your schools
Riots in your cities
Fucing riots at your school
Riots in this country
We fucking riot just for you!
Riot for the punks
Fucking riots everywhere
Riots in the streets
Fucking riots of today!
Riots in your cities
Fucing riots at your school
Riots in this country
We fucking riot just for you!
Riot for the punks
Fucking riots everywhere
Riots in the streets
Fucking riots of today!
Riot! Riot! Riot! Riot!
Riot! Riot! Riot! Riot!
Riot! Riot! Riot! Riot!
Riot! Riot! Riot! Riot!
Riot!!!
The song "Riot" by The Casualties is a punk rock anthem that glorifies rebellion and anarchy in the face of societal oppression. The lyrics depict a world in which riots are commonplace, occurring not only at schools, but also in cities and throughout the country. The repeated use of the phrase "Fucking riots" emphasizes the band's anger and frustration with the state of society.
The lyrics also call for riots specifically for the punk subculture, positioning the punk movement as one that thrives on rebellion and chaos. The song is a call to arms for those in the punk scene to stand up against authority and societal norms and to fight for their right to exist and express themselves freely.
In addition to the lyrics, the aggressive and fast-paced instrumentation of the song also serves to convey the band's message of anger and rebellion. The use of heavy guitars and drums, along with shouted vocals, creates a sense of urgency and chaos that mirrors the theme of the song.
Overall, "Riot" is a powerful song that speaks to the frustration and anger felt by those who feel marginalized by society. It is a call for rebellion and an anthem for punk rockers who refuse to conform to societal norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Riots in your cities
There are uprisings and disturbances happening in the urban areas you inhabit.
Fucking riots at your schools
There are turbulent occurrences taking place in the educational institutions where you study.
Riots in this country
There are clashes and commotion happening in the nation as a whole.
We fucking riot just for you!
We are blatantly participating in tumultuous behavior solely for your benefit.
Riot for the punks
We are partaking in rebellious acts in support of punk culture and ideals.
Fucking riots everywhere
There is unrest and chaos happening in various locations indiscriminately.
Riots in the streets
There are disturbances occurring in the public pathways and roads.
Fucking riots of today
These are the existing and ongoing rebellious outbursts and disturbances of the present time.
Riot!
A call to action to engage in tumultuous behavior and participate in uprisings.
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