Antiworld
ANTIWORLD- (1995-present) is an American punk rock band based in Portland, Oregon formed in 1995 by vocalist Grandma Fiendish[1] (Connie Wallace) and partner Forty Five Frank[2] (Frank Schaefer). Antiworld[3] is known for being for being on the cutting edge of the emerging deathrock scene and re-energizing the punk rock and horror rock scene in the Pacific Northwest. The band is known for no frills riffs and heavy punk tunes combined with vintage horror movie imagery and theatrical performance to illustrate their songs.[4] The current lineup is Granny Fiendish (Connie Wallace), Forty Five Frank (Frank Schaefer), Tombstone Tony (Tony Voss) and Dead Man Sam (Sam Salazar)[5]. Although not currently active the band has never officially broken up[6].
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
After re-locating from New Jersey to Portland, OR in 1993, partners Granny Fiendish and Forty Five Frank opened a punk rock/horror clothing and accessories boutique, Another State Of Mind, in 1994. In 1995 the duo formed the first iteration of their horror rock project, the band Antiworld. Dr. Jack Nowhere, a fellow horror enthusiast and musician from Southern California, joined as a song writer the same year. Antiworld played three live performances before adding guitarist Ravenscraft (Gary Shaw). For the first three years Antiworld played local Portland venues with trips twice a year down the West Coast to the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. In 1998 Antiworld was booked as a recurring act at Release The Bats in Long Beach, CA. Release the Bats was one of California’s most infamous death rock clubs from its inception in 1998 until it's closing in 2018.[7] Antiworld is recognized on the clubs farewell page as one of the founding members of what was referred to as "The Bat Stage" (1999-2018).[7] Drummer Dr. Jack Nowhere left the band in 2001 [8] and was replaced by Tombstone Tony (Tony Voss).
Touring[edit]
Antiworlds first overseas tour was to Germanyin 2001. Punk rock promoters Ralf and Thomas Thyssen[9]invited the band to perform at their event "Pagan Love Songs" at Zwischenfall, in Bochum, Germany. The tour also included a performance at the Herbstnachte III(Autumn Nights) Festival at Burg Rabenstein[10].
In 2003 Antiworld was featured in the "Beyond the Veil"[11]festival in Leeds.Antiworld was the first American deathrockband to play in this U.K. fest. "Beyond The Veil" was called "The most groundbreaking gothic festival in the U.K." that year by the goth rock review Morbid Outlook.[12]The band was sponsored by Jägermeisterand were featured in the Yorkshire Post. In August 2003 Antiworld co-headlined the first official Deathrock festival to take place in the U.S.A.[13], the "Drop Dead Festival" in N.Y.C. at the legendary CBGB[14]nightclub. This was followed by a tour of America's East Coast with Cinema Strange.[15]
In 2004 Antiworld was signed with the German record label Dark Dimensions[16]. Their first release under the Dark Dimensions label was the double CD "Comedy of Terrors". The "Comedy of Terrors" release was followed by a European tour. The tour included the Wave Gotik Treffen Festival, as well as performances in London, Vienna, Slovakia[17]and Poland.[18]They were photographed by Angst-Im-Waldfor the book "Schwarze Szene" (Black Scene/Dark Scene) published Sep 30, 2005[19]. The band was interviewed by Strobelight Records in 2004 by Lucas Lanthier with The Last Days of Jesusabout the tour.[20]
Devils, Dragons & Vampires[edit]
In 2001 Antiworld made their film debut in Damon Allen Foster’s underground adventure "Devils, Dragons & Vampires".[21] A film in which an evil monster maker sends his minions to kidnap a vampire actress, uniting a task force of secret agents and magically gifted mystics on a dangerous rescue mission. It features Antiworld in a live sequence as well as their songs throughout the soundtrack.
Diary of the Dead[edit]
In 2002 Antiworld released their first DVD "Diary Of The Dead" chronicling their trip overseas where you can accompany them on a trip to the now defunct "Transylvania" Horror Rock Cafe in Berlin, visit the set of Devils, Dragons & Vampires and share a crank call with Bruce Campbell.
Comedy of Terrors[edit]
In 2004, Antiworld was signed with the German recording label Dark Dimensions[16] and with the release of the double CD "Comedy of Terrors" came the East/West European & U.K. Tour with another hot spot at Wave Gotik Treffen Festival, a trip to London, Vienna, Slovakia and Poland. They were photographed by Angst-Im-Wald for the forthcoming "Schwarze Szene" (Black Scene/Dark Scene) book published Sep 30, 2005. Tracks 1-1 to 1-14 recorded at Insta Fame Studios[22] in Portland between November of 2003 and March of 2004. Tracks 2-1 to 2-4 were written in 2000 and recorded at KAOS Studio. Tracks 2-5 to 2-7 were written in 1997/1998 and also recorded at KAOS Studio. Tracks 2-8 to 2-13 were written in 1995 and recorded at Anonymous Noise Studio[23] also in Portland.
Devils, Dragons and Blood Sucking Bats[edit]
"Devils, Dragons, and Blood Sucking Bats[24]" a sequel to D.D.V. was released in 2006 and features the band in a live sequence as well as cast as the "council of elders" with its continuing story of The Ghoul Squad, a team of wizards who battle vampires and giant monsters. This time, the heroes team up with a troupe of wrestlers.
Still Outcast[edit]
"Still Outcast"[25] was released in 2007 on the Dark Dimensions record label and featured four of the band’s music videos as a bonus.Antiworld celebrated the release in Madrid at DeProfundis on Halloween, followed by a trip to Prague for the Drop Dead Prague festival.[26] After their set they teamed up with the legendary, "Lene Lovich" and had the honor of performing together with her one of her classic songs "Home" for the grand finale.
Current[edit]
The last few years playing live shows were highlighted by "Wake the Dead Festival"[27] in Hollywood, CA and "Tzompantli Festival" in Mexico City.
In 2010 Grandma Fiendish and Forty Five Frank started their own publishing company "Another State Of Mind" publishing, re-releasing "Comedy Of Terrors", "Still Outcast", and in 2011 "Bloody Classics". The last official live show was played in Portland on New Years Eve with Portland punk legends, Poison Idea, December 31st 2010 with the band ushering in 2011 onstage that evening.
Band Members[edit]
Granny Fiendish (Connie Wallace), vocals, 1995 - present
Forty Five Frank (Frank Schaefer), bass, 1995 - present
Lizzy Black, guitar, 1995
Dr. Jack Nowhere (Greg Segal), drums, 1995-1996 & 1999 - 2000
Ravenscraft (Gary Shaw), guitar, 1996 - 2007
Tombstone (Tony Voss), drums, 2001 - present
Dead Man Sam (Sam Salazar), guitar, 2007 - 2008 & 2009 - present
Tim Slapper (Tim Hanson), drums, 1996 & 1999
Maglore/Coffin Naylor (Matt Naylor), drums 1997 – 1998
Discography[edit]
ANTIWORLD (1995)[28]
THE STORY OF LORRE (1997)[29] - EP
THE PHANTOM (1998) - EP
WASP WOMAN (1998)[30] - Single
THE COLLECTION (1999)[31]
DIGGING YOUR OWN GRAVE (2000)[32] - EP
THE HORROR OF IT ALL (2001)[33]
LIVE ON KBOO (2001)[34] - Live Album
COMEDY OF TERRORS EU (2004) - Double Album with Music Videos
STILL OUTCAST EU (2007)[35]
COMEDY OF TERRORS (2010) - Double Album with Music Videos
STILL OUTCAST (2010)[36]
BLOODY CLASSICS (2011)
Compilation Appearances[edit]
1997 "Damned for all Time Vol.3" LP and CD National Dust
2000 "Stop Rape Now" LP Outcast Records
2001 "Urban Guerrilla Zine" CD U.G.Z. Records
2001 "13 Miles to Ratville" CD Creepy Rat Records
2003 "Kiss The Night" CD Cleopatra Records[37]
2003 "The Tongue Achieves The Dialect" CD Rozznet Records
2003 "The Northwest...Kicked In The Nuts!" CD Last Chance Records.
2004 "Damned For All Time Vol.4" CD National Dust Records
2004 "Dark Awakening Vol.4" double CD COP International
2004 Zillo - Scope CD sampler Zillo Music Magazine
2004 "Cold Hands Seduction Vol.39" Sonic Seducer Magazine
2004 "Orkus - Compilation 1" Orkus Music Magazine
2004 "Pagan Love Songs Antitainment" CD Dark Dimensions- Alice In...
2004 "Gothic - Compilation XXIV" Batbeliever Releases
2007 "Gospels From Your Stereo" CD Strobelight Records
2007 "Gothic - Compilation XXXVIII" double CD Batbeliever Releases
2013 "Gothic - Compilation 14+19+24" Batbeliever Release
Filmography[edit]
1996 ANTIWORLD
2000 CREATURE FEATURES
2001 DEVILS, DRAGONS & VAMPIRES
2002 DIARY OF THE DEAD
2005 SHAOLIN VS. TERMINATOR
2006 DEVILS, DRAGONS AND BLOOD SUCKING BATS
References[edit]
- ↑ "GrannyFiendish". YouTube. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ "Forty Five Frank". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ "Antiworld". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ "ANTIWORLD | Shows + Photos + Biography + More | Portland Show-Guide". pc-pdx.com. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
- ↑ "Antiworld". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
- ↑ "ANTIWORLD The band Biography". www.anotherstateofmind.net. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Release The Bats, 1923 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA (2019)". www.findglocal.com. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
- ↑ "antiworld". www.gregsegal.com. Retrieved 2019-04-08.
- ↑ "Deathrock in Germany". www.starvox.net. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
- ↑ "Burg Rabenstein Fläming - Eventlocation, Restaurant und Herberge". www.burgrabenstein.de. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
- ↑ death1969 (2013-04-20). "10 Years since the First BEYOND THE VEIL festival in Leeds (19-20 April 2003)". BlackVeilGothic. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ↑ "Morbid Outlook - Deathrock, NYC". www.morbidoutlook.com. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ↑ Sheppard, Oliver (2012-05-21). "A Brief History of Deathrock, Part III". Souciant. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ↑ GrannyFiendish (2013-03-24), Antiworld Live CBGB 2003, retrieved 2019-05-15
- ↑ "Morbid Outlook".
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Dark Dimensions Label Group". www.darkdimensions.de. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ GrannyFiendish (2017-07-11), ANTIWORLD band video Deathrock Live at Duna, Bratislava, Slovakia June 2nd, 2004, retrieved 2019-05-15
- ↑ "feature_starvox". www.strobelight-records.com. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ↑ Rochels, Tim C. (2005). Schwarze Szene. Berlin: Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf. ISBN 3896026364. OCLC 62553939. Search this book on
- ↑ "feature_starvox". www.strobelight-records.com. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ↑ "damon'smovies - damonafoster". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ↑ "Insta-Fame Studios". insta-fame.com. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ "Anonymous Noise". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ "damon'smovies - damonafoster". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2019-04-09.
- ↑ GrannyFiendish (2007-08-15), Antiworld "Still Outcast", retrieved 2019-05-15
- ↑ "Nemesis To Go - Photos: Antiworld". www.nemesis.to. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ↑ jenn bats (2008-05-01), ANTIWORLD Live!, retrieved 2019-05-20
- ↑ Antiworld by Antiworld, retrieved 2019-05-20
- ↑ "Antiworld - The Story Of Lorre". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ "Antiworld - Wasp Woman". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ "Antiworld - Collection". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ "Antiworld / Statch & The Rapes - Digging Your Own Grave E.P." Discogs. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ "Antiworld - The Horror Of It All". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ "Antiworld - Live On KBOO". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ "Antiworld - Still Outcast". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ "Antiworld - Still Outcast". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
- ↑ Kiss the Night: A Collection of Unusual Gothic Love Songs by Various Artists, retrieved 2019-05-20
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