In February 2002, Anti-Flag released the album Mobilize on A-F Records. The album was the first of theirs to contain the now-commonplace booklet filled with essays from historians and political commentators, most notably Professor Howard Zinn. The album addressed the topics of fascism (specifically neo-Nazis infiltrating the "hardcore scene") and the foreign policy of the United States. The album's release is arguably the moment Anti-Flag emerged from the hardcore underground into more of a mainstream spotlight. In 2001, Anti-Flag teamed up with punk music producer Mass Giorgini to record the album Underground Network on Fat Wreck Chords. This meeting built a friendship between them that would lead to Anti-Flag releasing two albums under Fat Wreck Chords. During this time, the members of Anti-Flag met NOFX's Fat Mike, owner of the Fat Wreck Chords record label. In 2000, Anti-Flag was invited to participate in Vans Warped Tour. A new kind of army." In addition, the band had a disclaimer at the bottom of its album cover, which said, "Anti-Flag does not mean Anti-American. The cover art page unfolded into a poster featuring the phrase, "Too smart to fight. The album addressed topics such as abortion, political corruption, racism, fascism, troubled youth, police brutality, and unity amongst American youths. In 1999, Anti-Flag released the album A New Kind of Army on Go-Kart Records/ A-F Records. The band decided to release the album independently, and Their System Doesn't Work for You became the debut release for the band's own A-F Records. split album North America Sucks, as well as 10 new unreleased songs. The album contained all nine Anti-Flag songs from the 1996 Anti-Flag/ d.b.s. In 1998, Anti-Flag released their second full-length album, Their System Doesn't Work for You. The band's current lineup was finalized in 1999 when Chris Barker, also known as Chris No. In late 1997, Jamie Cock took over as the new bassist, giving Chris Head his preferred role as the second guitar. In early 1997, Chris Head began filling in on bass. During this time, Sean was also playing in another band (57 Defective) with Pittsburgh guitarist Chris Head, whom he introduced to Anti-Flag. After Andy's departure in 1996, Sean Whelan from the Pittsburgh band the Bad Genes briefly filled in as their bassist. Andy Flag left the band in mid-1996 because of personal disputes with Justin. In 1996, Anti-Flag released their first album, Die For the Government, on New Red Archives.
A 17-song demo album called 17 Songs was released the same year. In 1992, Justin and Pat reformed the band with Andy Flag as their bassist. The band failed to solidify and disbanded after performing in just one show. Various guitarists and bassists joined and left the band during the band's early years, including Justin's sister, Lucy Fester, who was formerly part of the Chicago band Toothpaste. History Early years (1988, 1992–1996) Īnti-Flag was originally formed in 1988 by Justin Sane and Pat Thetic. Anti-Flag is also known for its advocacy of progressive political movements such as Greenpeace, Amnesty International, and the Occupy movement. Notable past members include the bassists Jamie "Cock" Towns and Andy Flag. The band was originally formed by Justin Sane and Pat Thetic in 1988. Their current members include Justin Sane (vocals, guitar), Chris Head (guitar), Pat Thetic (drums), and Chris Barker or Chris No. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. US/Canada: us.prophecy.Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Songs like "Paranova", "Monochrome" or the video track "Uniformed & Black" once more demonstrate Moss' strong songwriting abilities and enlarge upon the serious topic with musical finesse.
After the critically acclaimed retrospective "Alternative Matter", which in 2010 marked Antimatter's tenth anniversary, he harks back to the electronic sounds from the early days - "Saviour" (2000) as well as "Lights Out" (2003) - without swerving from the Rock-oriented way established with "Leaving Eden" (2007).įor the first time ever in 2012, Mick Moss also presents Antimatter as a complete band (featuring Latvian songstress Vic Anselmo) with which he has recorded a compact cycle of songs with a thematic red thread: In their latest work, Antimatter address social restraints and exclusion, yet not with with a colder sound, but rather the most intense and energetic music the group has created so far. On "Fear Of A Unique Identity", Antimatter's first records for more than four years, Mick Moss seems to follow the only logical path with respect to his recent work.
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