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Cease Fires
''Cease Fires'' is a compilation album by punk rock band Anti-Flag. It contains twelve songs previously released on their ''20 Years of Hell'' EPs and two previously unreleased outtakes from their latest studio album ''American Spring (Anti-Flag album), American Spring''. Anti-Flag originally didn't plan to re-release the twelve songs from their ''20 Years of Hell'' EP series. But in the end they changed their mind, because of the importance of the songs and the exclusiveness of the EPs, hoping they wouldn't anger the EP buyers. Track listing References {{Authority control 2015 albums A-F Records albums Anti-Flag albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anti-Flag
Anti-Flag was an American punk rock band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1988. The band was known for its left-wing politics, left-wing political activism. For the majority of the band's career, their members included Justin Sane (vocals and guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Barker, also known as Chris No. 2 (vocals and bass). Gaining popularity through the punk underground, Anti-Flag controversially signed to RCA Records and released their major label debut ''For Blood and Empire'' in 2006. It contained singles such as "The Press Corpse" (which was the band's only appearance on the US Alternative Airplay chart) and "This is the End (For You My Friend)", which featured in multiple video games. The band remained active past their commercial peak, releasing a total of thirteen albums, the last of which came out months before their disbandment. The band also operated their own record label, A-F Records. Anti-Flag suddenly broke up in July 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mobilize (Anti-Flag Album)
''Mobilize'' is the fourth studio album by punk rock band Anti-Flag. It contains eight new studio tracks, and eight live songs. The album's live tracks were recorded at the Mr. Roboto Project, a cooperatively-organized and volunteer-run DIY venue in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania (just outside Pittsburgh's city limits). Track listing All tracks written by Justin Sane Justin Cathal Geever (born February 21, 1973), known professionally as Justin Sane, is an American singer and guitarist. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of Anti-Flag, a punk rock band formed in 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani ... except as noted. ;Live Songs (The first pressing contained a bonus compilation disc showcasing A-F records bands from 1998-2002.) Personnel * Justin Sane - Guitar & Lead Vocals * Chris Head - Guitar & Vocals * Chris #2 - Bass & Lead Vocals * Pat Thetic - Drums * Spaz - Vocals on "Spaz's House Destruction Party"; he also appears after "Die For Your Government" with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Albums ...
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2015. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, or disbanded, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2015 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2015 albums Albums 2015 2015 was designated by the United Nations as: * International Year of Light * International Year of Soil __TOC__ Events January * January 1 – Lithuania officially adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the litas, and becomes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The General Strike
''The General Strike'' is Anti-Flag's ninth studio album. The album was released on March 20, 2012. The album marks the band's second release for SideOneDummy Records. The first single from the album, "The Neoliberal Anthem" was released to the band's Facebook page in January 2012. The band released a music video for single "This is the New Sound" on March 27, 2012. Writing and production In June 2011, Justin Sane announced that the band had begun working on material for their new studio album under the working title, ''Magnum'', which they hoped would be released in the fall. However the change in title led some fans to speculate if it was due to the Occupy Wall Street movement and protests around the world. Track listing Personnel ;Anti-Flag * Justin Sane Justin Cathal Geever (born February 21, 1973), known professionally as Justin Sane, is an American singer and guitarist. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of Anti-Flag, a punk rock band formed in 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The People Or The Gun
''The People or the Gun'' is Anti-Flag's eighth studio album. The album was released on June 9, 2009.Tate, Jason"New Anti-Flag Album Information"''AbsolutePunk.net''. Retrieved on March 31, 2009. It was their first album released on independent label SideOneDummy Records after the band's two-record contract ended with RCA Records. The first track, "Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C. (Sheep In Shepherd's Clothing)", was released on the band's MySpace page prior to the album. Writing and production On December 2, 2008, Anti-Flag's bassist, Chris#2, posted in his blog that Anti-Flag had begun the recording of their album with "The Economy is Suffering, Let it Die." By December 18, Chris #2 had posted that nine songs had been completed, and on February 16, 2009, two pictures of the tentative track listing for ''The People or the Gun'' were posted on the blog. In a March 21 interview with bassist Chris #2 in The Edge Magazine, he revealed that the band had recorded seventeen songs, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libertarian Socialism
Libertarian socialism is an anti-authoritarian and anti-capitalist political current that emphasises self-governance and workers' self-management. It is contrasted from other forms of socialism by its rejection of state ownership and from other forms of libertarianism by its rejection of private property. Broadly defined, it includes schools of both anarchism and Marxism, as well as other tendencies that oppose the state (polity), state and capitalism. With its roots in the Age of Enlightenment, libertarian socialism was first constituted as a tendency by the anti-authoritarian faction of the International Workingmen's Association (IWA), during their conflict with the Orthodox Marxism, Marxist faction. Libertarian socialism quickly spread throughout Europe and the American continent, reaching its height during the early stages of the Russian Revolution, Russian Revolution of 1917 and particularly during the Spanish Revolution of 1936. Its defeat during these revolutions led to i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bright Lights Of America
''The Bright Lights of America'' is the seventh studio album released by Anti-Flag on April 1, 2008. Much of the album was released on the band's MySpace with twelve of the thirteen tracks on March 24, 2008. This album was different from the previous one; it was the first to feature a string section and child choirs. It was the band's final release on RCA Records. Singles and videos The first song released from the album was "Good 'N' Ready", featured on Fat Wreck Chords ''Hanuk-Comp From the Dreidel to the Grave'' compilation. In April 2008 Anti-Flag teamed up with Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and a host of roller derby girls for a video for "The Bright Lights of America".''Kerrang!'' #1206 April 2008, News. Anti-Flag team up with RATM guitarist for new video. p.08. "The video demonstrates the audacity and the craziness of the seemingly endless war... We're trying to get that across in a funny and interesting way. In the video there are different teams that re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Benefit For Victims Of Violent Crime
''A Benefit for Victims of Violent Crime'' provided funds to The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime and features five new Anti-Flag studio tracks along with five live songs recorded at Pittsburgh's Mr. Smalls in April 2007. Bassist Chris #2's family experienced the horror of losing a family member when his sister and her boyfriend were both murdered, leaving behind a young daughter and son. Anti-Flag’s reaction when faced with tragedy was to put together this limited edition benefit EP in hopes that it would help others who have gone through similar situations. Track listing ;Live Songs Personnel *Justin Sane Justin Cathal Geever (born February 21, 1973), known professionally as Justin Sane, is an American singer and guitarist. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of Anti-Flag, a punk rock band formed in 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani ...- Guitar & Lead Vocals *Chris Head- Guitar & Vocals *Chris #2- Bass & Lead Vocals *Pat Thetic- Drums See a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Blood And Empire
''For Blood and Empire'' is the sixth studio album by the American punk rock band Anti-Flag. It was released on March 21, 2006. It was the band's first release on RCA Records, which caused the band to receive criticism from many due to their initially anti-corporate message. Background The booklet which comes with the CD contains a short essay for all but two songs ("State Funeral" and "Cities Burn") which gives more in-depth perspective on the inspirations for the song subjects such as the Downing Street Memo and Monsanto Company Corporation, as well as information on one of Anti-Flag's side projects, Military Free Zone. The CD also comes with two stencils, of the "Gunstar", a star formed with broken M-16s as seen on the cover of '' Mobilize'', and the phrase "What are we going to do about the U.S.A.?". Mike Ski of The A.K.A.s did the art direction, design and layout design for the album art. The song "Emigre" (which on the promotional version was originally called "Exodus") in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Terror State
''The Terror State'' is the fifth studio album by Pittsburgh punk rock band Anti-Flag, released on October 21, 2003, on Fat Wreck Chords. The album's artwork was regarded as somewhat controversial (picturing lead vocalist Justin Sane's niece, Rachel, amongst rubble and holding an automatic handgun), and the band was forced to create an alternate version (which was simply all black with the Terror State logo centered) for sale in some larger chain stores, such as Wal-Mart. On the inside of the cardboard sleeve surrounding the CD case there is a stencil print of GW Bush with text stating "one term President". Produced by Tom Morello, ''The Terror State'' was hailed as Anti-Flag's most polished album to date. The album made #1 on KTUH's charts on the week of January 19, 2004. As of April 3, 2008, the album had sold 106,000 copies. ''The Terror State'' was removed from Spotify in 2023 following the several rape and sexual assault allegations made against Sane. Track listing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underground Network
''Underground Network'' is Anti-Flag's third studio album, released on Fat Wreck Chords in 2001. Widely considered to be the band's breakthrough album, it helped make Anti-Flag a household name in the U.S. punk scene with tracks such as "Underground Network," "Bring Out Your Dead," and "Stars and Stripes." The title "This Machine Kills Fascists" pays tribute to folk-music hero Woody Guthrie, who had a guitar labeled with the same slogan. Underground Network was removed from Spotify in 2023 following the several rape and sexual assault allegations made against Sane. Background In 2000, Anti-Flag went on the Vans Warped Tour, where they met Fat Mike, head of Fat Wreck Chords. The band had originally tried to get their previous album, A New Kind of Army, released on the label, but Mike had turned them down, offering to release it on Honest Don's Records due to the band being different than the other bands on Fat. Instead, the band released the album on Go-Kart Records and A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punk Rock
Punk rock (also known as simply punk) is a rock music genre that emerged in the mid-1970s. Rooted in 1950s rock and roll and 1960s garage rock, punk bands rejected the corporate nature of mainstream 1970s rock music. They typically produced short, fast-paced songs with hard-edged melodies and singing styles with stripped-down instrumentation. Punk rock lyrics often explore anti-establishment and Anti-authoritarianism, anti-authoritarian themes. Punk embraces a DIY ethic; many bands self-produce recordings and distribute them through independent record label, independent labels. The term "punk rock" was previously used by American Music criticism, rock critics in the early 1970s to describe the mid-1960s garage bands. Certain late 1960s and early 1970s Detroit acts, such as MC5 and Iggy and the Stooges, and other bands from elsewhere created out-of-the-mainstream music that became highly influential on what was to come. Glam rock in the UK and the New York Dolls from New York ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
