Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2011 17:58:56 GMT 10
Following an altercation during SXSW -- that went viral in the way of Fat Mike's pissing contest last year -- Screeching Weasel have disbanded. Kinda. Everyone in the band, minus leader Ben Weasel, abandoned ship on Wednesday, via an open letter published by PunkNews.org.
The statement, which PunkNews posits as a resignation letter and which is signed by all four members of the band's current lineup (minus Weasel, of course), explains that "the violence that erupted on stage is seen by the band as shameful and embarrassing." Furthermore, it states, "As a result, the band has discussed at length and has come to the conclusion that, as a group, we will not likely be able to muster the dignity to attempt a live performance as 'Screeching Weasel' in the foreseeable future."
Prior to the resignation, Weasel apologized to his band -- as well as SXSW, a club owner and a fan -- for his actions at an official showcase on Friday, March 18. During that set, Weasel was said to badmouth SXSW before punching a female fan, in response to her allegedly throwing an ice cube at him. In the ensuing melee, Weasel then threw a punch at the venue owner -- also female -- who valiantly came onstage to diffuse the situation.
Ironically, SXSW seems to have halted any momentum that Screeching Weasel recently gained in their comeback push. Their brand new album, 'First World Manifesto,' was released during the same week as their SXSW showcase
The statement, which PunkNews posits as a resignation letter and which is signed by all four members of the band's current lineup (minus Weasel, of course), explains that "the violence that erupted on stage is seen by the band as shameful and embarrassing." Furthermore, it states, "As a result, the band has discussed at length and has come to the conclusion that, as a group, we will not likely be able to muster the dignity to attempt a live performance as 'Screeching Weasel' in the foreseeable future."
Prior to the resignation, Weasel apologized to his band -- as well as SXSW, a club owner and a fan -- for his actions at an official showcase on Friday, March 18. During that set, Weasel was said to badmouth SXSW before punching a female fan, in response to her allegedly throwing an ice cube at him. In the ensuing melee, Weasel then threw a punch at the venue owner -- also female -- who valiantly came onstage to diffuse the situation.
Ironically, SXSW seems to have halted any momentum that Screeching Weasel recently gained in their comeback push. Their brand new album, 'First World Manifesto,' was released during the same week as their SXSW showcase
from the Youtube post...........
during the encore some girl whips an ice cube at Ben and it hits him in the face. He tells the person who threw the ice to come up to the stage. The girl raises her hand and comes forward to the front of the stage. This is when the VIDEO starts. You can clearly see when the girl comes to the stage she SPITS beer on BEN, at that point all hell breaks loose
Fuckin stupid bimbo got what she deserved, its not 1977 anymore, you dont gob on punk bands like that.