Aus-Rotten was an American crust punk band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Active from 1991 to 2001, its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchist politics. The band included lead vocalist Dave Trenga, vocalist/guitarist Eric Good, bassist Corey Lyons, and drummer Matt Garabedian. Spitboy singer Adrienne Droogas would often join the band in their later material. The band's name comes from the German verb ausrotten, which translates to "exterminate" or "eradicate".
Aus-Rotten went through roughly two stylistic periods during its existence; they originated as a bass-heavy hardcore punk band with low-fidelity production, before taking a hiatus and returning with a thicker sound and a second vocalist (Adrienne Droogas, formerly of Spitboy).
The band is perhaps most famous for its radical, quotable lyrics (e.g. "People are not expendable, government is", "As long as flags fly above us, no one's really free"), as well as for their strong anti-fascist stance which, according to the interview on the ABC No Rio documentary, got them threatened at least once.[citation needed]
Post-breakupedit
Aus-Rotten went on a hiatus in the mid-'90s and during that time Dave formed Human Investment with Andy of Anti-Flag and Corey and Eric formed Doomsday Parade. Aus-Rotten broke up for good in early 2001 and members have gone on to form Caustic Christ[1] and Behind Enemy Lines.[2]
Pittsburgh City Paper has described Aus-Rotten as "arguably the most important band of the '90s anarcho-punk renaissance."[3] The band's 1994 Fuck Nazi Sympathy 7" sold 25,000 copies, making it Havoc Records' best-selling release.[4][5]Fuck Nazi Sympathy topped a list of bestselling D.I.Y. Punk record label releases compiled in 2008, outselling anything released on Ebullition, Three One G, Profane Existence, Gravity Records, Lengua Armada, and various other labels.[4] They toured Japan briefly in 1998.[6]
On August 18, 2019 Aus-Rotten performed a few songs at Skull Fest 11 in Pittsburgh.
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Aus Rotten was an American crust punk band formed in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Active from 1991 to 2001 its members practiced and promoted a philosophy of anarchist politics The band included lead vocalist Dave Trenga vocalist guitarist Eric Good bassist Corey Lyons and drummer Matt Garabedian Spitboy singer Adrienne Droogas would often join the band in their later material The band s name comes from the German verb ausrotten which translates to exterminate or eradicate Aus RottenOriginPittsburgh Pennsylvania U S GenresHardcore punk crust punk anarcho punkYears active1992 2001 2019LabelsHavoc Records Rotten Propaganda Tribal War Records SkuldPast membersDave Trenga vocals Eric Good guitar vocals Matt Garabedian drums Corey Lyons bass Adrienne Droogas vocals 1999 2001 Contents 1 Music 1 1 Musical style 1 2 Lyrical themes 2 Post breakup 3 Discography 3 1 Demos 3 2 EPs 3 3 Studio albums 3 4 Compilation 3 5 Splits 3 6 Appears on 4 Members 4 1 Final lineup 4 2 Former members 5 References 6 External linksMusic editMusical style edit According to their Myspace site Aus Rotten is influenced by Black Flag Conflict Crass and Subhumans The band has covered songs by Chumbawamba Flux of Pink Indians The Pist Conflict Crucifix and Upright Citizens Aus Rotten went through roughly two stylistic periods during its existence they originated as a bass heavy hardcore punk band with low fidelity production before taking a hiatus and returning with a thicker sound and a second vocalist Adrienne Droogas formerly of Spitboy Lyrical themes edit Dave Trenga penned most of the band s lyrics Most of their songs espoused an anarchist worldview touching upon consumerism LGBT rights the Christian right direct action feminism AIDS immigration and animal rights The band is perhaps most famous for its radical quotable lyrics e g People are not expendable government is As long as flags fly above us no one s really free as well as for their strong anti fascist stance which according to the interview on the ABC No Rio documentary got them threatened at least once citation needed Post breakup editAus Rotten went on a hiatus in the mid 90s and during that time Dave formed Human Investment with Andy of Anti Flag and Corey and Eric formed Doomsday Parade Aus Rotten broke up for good in early 2001 and members have gone on to form Caustic Christ 1 and Behind Enemy Lines 2 Pittsburgh City Paper has described Aus Rotten as arguably the most important band of the 90s anarcho punk renaissance 3 The band s 1994 Fuck Nazi Sympathy 7 sold 25 000 copies making it Havoc Records best selling release 4 5 Fuck Nazi Sympathy topped a list of bestselling D I Y Punk record label releases compiled in 2008 outselling anything released on Ebullition Three One G Profane Existence Gravity Records Lengua Armada and various other labels 4 They toured Japan briefly in 1998 6 On August 18 2019 Aus Rotten performed a few songs at Skull Fest 11 in Pittsburgh Discography editDemos edit We Are Denied They Deny It 1992 EPs edit Anti Imperialist 1993 Fuck Nazi Sympathy 1994 Studio albums edit The System Works For Them 1996 And Now Back to Our Programming 1998 The Rotten Agenda 2001 Compilation edit Not One Single Fucking Hit Discography 1997 Splits edit Aus Rotten Naked Aggression 1994 Appears on edit Iron City Punk Compilation 1993 Pogo Attack Compilation 1994 Barricades and Broken Dreams An International Tribute to Conflict 1995 Start A Riot Compilation 1996 Solidarity Compilation Benefit For ABC No Rio 1999 Return of The Read Menace Benefit for AK Press 1999 Members editFinal lineup edit Corey Lyons Bass Dave Trenga Vocals Eric Good Guitar Vocals Matt Garabedian Drums Adrienne Droogas ex Spitboy Vocals Former members edit Ajax Guitar Richie Carramadre Drums Douglas Weaver Drums Tim Williams Drums Dan Monaco DrumsReferences edit Mervis Scott 2006 12 21 Pittsburgh music got outta town in 2006 Pittsburgh Post Gazette Archived from the original on 2007 09 27 Retrieved 2007 08 29 PITTSBURGH CALLING A capsule look at Pittsburgh bands making news Pittsburgh Post Gazette Pittsburgh Post Gazette Publishing Co 2007 02 01 p WE 17 Hopper Justin 2007 02 01 Crust punks Behind Enemy Lines release One Nation Under The Iron Fist of God Pittsburgh City Paper Archived from the original on 2011 11 28 Retrieved 2007 08 24 a b O Connor Alan 7 September 2008 Punk Record Labels and the Struggle for Autonomy The Emergence of DIY Lexington Books ISBN 9780739126608 Retrieved 7 September 2020 via Google Books Havoc Records store Archived from the original on 11 October 2007 Retrieved 7 September 2020 Got it made in Japan North Hills News Record 1998 04 30 Retrieved 2007 08 29 External links editAus Rotten at Myspace com Havoc Records Label site Interview with Aus Rotten in Profane Existence magazine interview permanent dead link in Suburban Voice Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Aus Rotten amp oldid 1206507145, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
