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Anti-Flag

Background information
Origin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Genre(s) Punk rock
Hardcore punk
Years active 1988 – 1989, 1993 – Present
Label(s) New Red Archives
Go Kart Records
A-F Records
Fat Wreck Chords
RCA Records
Associated acts NOFX
The Bad Genes
Bouncing Souls
The Unseen
Rage Against The Machine
Website anti-flag.com
Members
Justin Sane
Chris #2
Chris Head
Pat Thetic
Former members
Andy Flag
Lucy Fester
Sean Whelan
Jamie Cock

Anti-Flag is an American political punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, consisting of four members: Justin Sane (lead guitar, lead vocals), Chris #2 (bass, vocals), Chris Head (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Pat Thetic (drums). The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Hardcore punk (now usually referred to as simply hardcore) is a subgenre of Punk rock that originated in North America in the late 1970s In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music New Red Archives is an Independent record label based in San Francisco, mainly home to Punk rock bands Go-Kart Records is an Independent record label specializing in Punk rock located in New York City. A-F Records is an Independent record label originated by the band Anti-Flag, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based Independent record label, focused on Punk rock, which was started by Fat Mike RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. NOFX (pronounced "no ef-ex") is an American Punk rock band that was formed in Los Angeles California (now based in San Francisco The Bouncing Souls are a Punk rock band from New Brunswick New Jersey formed in 1987. The Unseen is a punk rock band that was formed in 1993 in Hingham Massachusetts. Rage Against the Machine (sometimes shortened to RATM or Rage) is Justin Cathal Geever (best known by his stage name Justin Sane, born February 21, 1973)is the guitarist and singer/songwriter (along with bassist Chris Christopher Lee Barker (born May 13 1980 more commonly known as Chris #2, is the bassist and co-lead Vocalist of the American Political Punk Andy Flag ( Andy Wright) was one of the founding members of Punk rock trio Anti-Flag 's second incarnation (later to take a fourth member The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Politics Politics is the process by which groups of people make decisions Justin Cathal Geever (best known by his stage name Justin Sane, born February 21, 1973)is the guitarist and singer/songwriter (along with bassist Chris Christopher Lee Barker (born May 13 1980 more commonly known as Chris #2, is the bassist and co-lead Vocalist of the American Political Punk Anti-Flag is an American Punk band from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. "Being the only punk rockers in Glenshaw, Pennsylvania",[1] guitarist Justin Sane and drummer Pat Thetic decided they were faced with either "hanging out at the mall, doing drugs, or playing punk rock". They chose the latter and Anti-Flag was born. Despite multiple line-up changes, differing political ideologies, and their status as a fledgling independent band, Anti-Flag gained popularity in the punk community, ultimately releasing six albums on various independent labels (ranging from A-F Records, to Fat Wreck Chords, to Go Kart Records). A-F Records is an Independent record label originated by the band Anti-Flag, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based Independent record label, focused on Punk rock, which was started by Fat Mike Go-Kart Records is an Independent record label specializing in Punk rock located in New York City. In 2005, the band signed to RCA Records. RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment.

The band encourages animal rights and PETA, and three of the four members are either vegan or vegetarian. "Animal liberation" redirects here for other uses see Animal liberation (disambiguation. Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes Meat (including game and slaughter by-products Fish (including Shellfish and other sea [2]

Contents

History

Anti-Flag was originally formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1988. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern The band name originates from the experiences that the founders had in their hometown. [1] When the two would go to local shows, they often saw patrons of the shows chanting slogans for "freedom not fascism" while waving the American Flag and sporting the flags with "x"s over them on their jackets. However, these same patrons would constantly participate in violence against those who did not completely agree with their point of view. Justin and Pat saw the brandishing of the American Flag and using it as a tool against others as a form of fascism. Fascism is a totalitarian nationalist and corporatist ideology

Frontman Justin Sane at a concert in Philadelphia
Frontman Justin Sane at a concert in Philadelphia

During this time, various guitarists and bassists moved in and out of the band, including Justin's sister, Lucy Fester. The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song The band failed to solidify, and it fell apart after playing just one show. [1]

In 1993, Justin and Pat formed a new band, now with Andy Flag on bass, which they again named Anti-Flag. Andy Flag ( Andy Wright) was one of the founding members of Punk rock trio Anti-Flag 's second incarnation (later to take a fourth member In 1996, the band released their first album, Die for the Government, on New Red Archives. Die for the Government is a Punk rock / Hardcore punk CD released by the band Anti-Flag. New Red Archives is an Independent record label based in San Francisco, mainly home to Punk rock bands Andy Flag left the band in the Summer of 1996 because of personal disputes between himself and Justin. For a brief time after Andy's departure in 1996, Sean Whelan of Pittsburgh band the Bad Genes filled in on bass. It was during this time that Sean was also playing in another band (57 Defective) with guitarist Chris Head, who he introduced to the band.

In early 1997 Pittsburgh guitarist Chris Head began filling in on bass. In late 1997, Jamie Cock took over as the new bassist, moving Chris Head over to second guitar, which he preferred. The current lineup finalized in 1999 when Chris Barker, also known as Chris #2, replaced Jamie Cock on bass.

In 1999, Anti-Flag released the album A New Kind of Army on Go-Kart Records/A-F Records (A-F Records being Anti-Flag's own independent label). A New Kind of Army is a Punk rock CD originally released by Anti-Flag on May 25 1999 Go-Kart Records is an Independent record label specializing in Punk rock located in New York City. A-F Records is an Independent record label originated by the band Anti-Flag, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The album addressed a wide variety of topics such as political corruption, racism, fascism, troubled youth, police brutality, and unity within the American youth. Political corruption is the use of governmental powers by government officials for illegitimate private gain List of racism-related topics|Racism by country Racism, by its simplest definition is the belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that Fascism is a totalitarian nationalist and corporatist ideology The cover art page unfolded into a poster featuring the phrase "Too smart to fight. Too smart to Die. Join now. A new kind of army. "

In 2000, Anti-Flag was invited to participate in Vans Warped Tour. The Warped Tour' is a touring music and Extreme sports festival During this time, the members of Anti-Flag met the likes of NOFX's Fat Mike, owner of the Fat Wreck Chords record label. NOFX (pronounced "no ef-ex") is an American Punk rock band that was formed in Los Angeles California (now based in San Francisco Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based Independent record label, focused on Punk rock, which was started by Fat Mike This meeting spawned a friendship that would lead to Anti-Flag's release of two albums on the label.

In 2001, Anti-Flag teamed with legendary punk producer Mass Giorgini to record the album Underground Network,released on Fat Wreck Chords. Mass Giorgini (born Massimiliano Adelmo Giorgini in 1968 is an Italian-American Bassist and Record producer, currently playing with Squirtgun. Underground Network is the name of Anti-Flag 's fourth album released on Fat Wreck Chords in 2001 Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based Independent record label, focused on Punk rock, which was started by Fat Mike The release of the album is arguably the band's breakout from the hardcore underground to a more mainstream spotlight. The album continued to address the issues of fascism (specifically neo-Nazis infiltrating the "hardcore scene") and the United States' foreign policy. Fascism is a totalitarian nationalist and corporatist ideology The album was the first to contain the now commonplace booklet filled with essays from historians and political commentators, most notably Professor Howard Zinn. Howard Zinn (born August 24 1922 is an American Historian, political scientist, social critic, activist and Playwright, best known In February 2002, Anti-Flag released the album Mobilize on A-F Records. Mobilize is a the fifth album by Punk rock / Hardcore punk band Anti-Flag. A-F Records is an Independent record label originated by the band Anti-Flag, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The album featured new songs as well as eight live tracks of songs from other albums. In the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States, Anti-Flag spoke out against the push for war by the United States government. During this time, many music stores pulled Anti-Flag's records from shelves, as their music was labeled as "anti-American. "[3] In 2003, Anti-Flag released the album The Terror State on Fat Wreck Chords. The Terror State is the sixth full length album by Punk rock / Hardcore punk Pittsburgh natives Anti-Flag; released October 21 Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based Independent record label, focused on Punk rock, which was started by Fat Mike The album primarily focused on criticizing the Bush Administration's handling of the War on Terrorism. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. The War on Terrorism (also known as the War on Terror) is the common term for the military political and legal, and ideological conflict and specifically for U Again, the album contained a booklet full of essays from the band as well as other political commentators. The album contains a song whose lyrics were originally written by Woody Guthrie entitled "Post-War Breakout. Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Guthrie (July 14 1912–October 3 1967 was an American Singer-songwriter and Folk musician Guthrie's musical legacy " The track's music was arranged by the members of Anti-Flag, as Guthrie had never committed the arrangements to paper.

On October 8, 2004, U.S. Representative Jim McDermott gave a speech in the House of Representatives, praising Anti-Flag for their work in encouraging young people to register and vote. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. For the illustrator see Jim McDermott (illustrator. James Adelbert "Jim" McDermott (born December 28 1936 [4]

In 2005, Anti-Flag signed a two-album record contract with major label RCA. This is a list of notable Record labels Due to the large number of entries the list has been divided by the first character of the label's name See also RCA Corporation, founded as Radio Corporation of America, was an electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986 The first of these two albums, For Blood and Empire, was released on March 21, 2006. For Blood and Empire is the seventh studio Album by Anti-Flag. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The album's main focus is the band's criticism of the mishandling of the War on Terrorism by the United States Government. The War on Terrorism (also known as the War on Terror) is the common term for the military political and legal, and ideological conflict and specifically for U The song 'This Is The End (For You My Friend)' from the album For Blood and Empire is featured in the video game, Madden NFL 2007 and on NHL 07. Madden NFL 07 is the 2007 edition of the popular Madden NFL series The National Hockey League ( NHL) series is a professional Ice hockey Video game developed by EA Canada and published yearly by Electronic They finished their huge "War Sucks, Let's Party" United States headlining tour in April and work on some side projects like African Well Fund and Start to Finish MS now. African Well Fund is a Non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for the construction and maintenance of freshwater wells throughout impoverished sections of Africa

Throughout Anti-Flag's career, many other bands have been added to the roster of the band's own label, A-F Records. A-F Records is an Independent record label originated by the band Anti-Flag, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. These bands include The Code, Much the Same, The Vacancy, The Unseen, Modey Lemon and more. The Code is a former American Ska - Punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Much The Same was a Punk rock band from the suburbs of Chicago. The Unseen is a punk rock band that was formed in 1993 in Hingham Massachusetts. Modey Lemon are a rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The group formed in 1999 as an informal side project of the

On November 25, Anti-Flag revealed on their homepage that their newest album was titled The Bright Lights of America, Produced by Tony Visconti of David Bowie and Morrissey fame. The Bright Lights of America is the eighth studio album released by Anti-Flag on April 1, 2008. Anthony Visconti (born April 24, 1944) is an American Record producer and sometimes a Musician or Singer. David Bowie (ˈboʊiː born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 is an English Musician, actor producer, and arranger. Steven Patrick Morrissey (ˈmɒɹɪsiː born May 22, 1959) known primarily as Morrissey, is a British Singer and Lyricist It was released on April 1, 2008. The single "The Bright Lights Of America" was released exclusively on iTunes on February 12, 2008. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common A video of the song was set to be shot with fan participation in Glendale, CA on April 2nd.

Criticism

Anti-Flag's decision to sign to major label RCA Records is a major source of criticism among critics and fans alike, since RCA is owned by Sony BMG. This is a list of notable Record labels Due to the large number of entries the list has been divided by the first character of the label's name See also RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Anti-Flag has been accused of "selling out" as many fans say it. Some fans find this decision hypocritical due to Anti-Flag's previously overt anti-capitalist lyrics. Anti-capitalism describes a wide variety of movements ideas and attitudes which oppose Capitalism. However, in an interview with English newspaper, The Guardian, Justin Sane said "We've been approached by the major labels over the past seven or eight years but we thought we were having an impact where we were. They were never willing to give us complete control. This time they were willing to give us complete control over what we record, the artwork, who we tour with. We won't be censored. If there was ever a time to take a chance to be heard on a mass scale then this is the time. I feel like we've been a voice in the wilderness for too long. "[5] Fans who defend the band's decision argue moving to a larger label was a practical and sensible solution to the problem of communicating the band's message to established and potential audiences who live in the central United States. Several bands with similarly anti-establishment sentiments have signed to major labels throughout the years, notably The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Bad Religion, Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, Rise Against and Against Me!. The Sex Pistols are an English Punk rock band that formed in London in 1975 For the debut album by The Clash see The Clash (album The Clash were Bad Religion is an American Punk rock band founded in Southern California in 1980 by Jay Bentley (bass Greg Graffin (vocals Brett Rage Against the Machine (sometimes shortened to RATM or Rage) is System of a Down (commonly referred to as System or abbreviated as SOAD) is an Armenian American rock band formed in 1994 in Rise Against is an American Punk rock band from Chicago Illinois that was formed in 1999 Against Me! is a Punk rock band formed in 1997 in Naples Florida.

Etymology and symbolism

The very name of the band, "Anti-Flag," often spurs criticism of its own. Some believe the term indicates an anti-American sentiment,[6] but according to the coverart foldout included in the album A New Kind of Army, "Anti-Flag does not mean Anti-American. A New Kind of Army is a Punk rock CD originally released by Anti-Flag on May 25 1999 Anti-Flag means anti-war. Anti-Flag means the common people of the world are better off living in unity and peace. Anti-Flag means to stand against corporate greed that hurts millions while benefitting a handful of extremely rich. Anti-Flag means to fight against mindless nationalism. Anti-Flag means unity. "[3]

Recalling the band's early history, guitarist Justin Sane said that he and drummer Pat Thetic chose the name "Anti-Flag" out of spite toward a local punk band called "Freedom Not Fascism". Justin Cathal Geever (best known by his stage name Justin Sane, born February 21, 1973)is the guitarist and singer/songwriter (along with bassist Chris Anti-Flag is an American Punk band from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. As this band promoted themes of loyalty, the pledge of allegiance, and prominently used the image of the American Flag, it led the two to believe this was a hypocritical band that consisted of "dumb jocks that happened to get into punk". Flags of the United States The Flag of the United States of America consists of 13 equal horizontal stripes of Red (top and bottom alternating Hypocrisy (or the state of being a hypocrite) is the act of preaching a certain belief religion or way of life but not in fact holding these same virtues oneself To combat the themes of American nationalism, the two chose the moniker "Anti-Flag" which had carried on from the original band to the current one. [1]

As for the symbology of the Anti-Flag, the "gunstar" is the chief symbol of the band. The gunstar is a star whose corners are formed by five broken M-16 assault rifles that were adapted from an "A" featured in the stencil artwork of the anarcho-punk band Crass. M16 (more formally United States Rifle II Caliber 556 mm M16) is the U Anarcho-punk is a faction of the Punk subculture that consists of bands groups and individuals promoting anarchist politics For information about the Anarchist writer see Chris Crass Crass were an English Anarcho-punk band formed It originally debuted on the cover of the album Mobilize, and has since also appeared on the cardboard cover of For Blood and Empire. Mobilize is a the fifth album by Punk rock / Hardcore punk band Anti-Flag. For Blood and Empire is the seventh studio Album by Anti-Flag. The pieces of this can be pushed out to form a stencil. Anti-Flag puts the symbol on much of their merchandise, and it is also common for fans to be tattooed with it. A tattoo is a permanent marking made by inserting ink into the layers of Skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons [7]

Band members

Discography

Studio Albums

7" Records

Split EPs & Full Lengths


Other releases

Compilations on which Anti-Flag appears:

Side projects

Justin Sane - Solo

Chris #2 - Whatever It Takes

Andy Wright (Flag)

DVDs

Videos

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d Band History
  2. ^ PETA2 // Out There // Anti-Flag Stands Up for Animals
  3. ^ a b Alternative Communication: :::ANTI-FLAG FAN PAGE:::
  4. ^ Voting Is Going To Be The In Thing In 2004
  5. ^ The Guardian interview with Sane
  6. ^ Missing Link: Anti Flag
  7. ^ http://www.anti-flag.com/MU20.php

External links

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