Sexual Assault (band)
Sexual Assault | |
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Sexual Assault, performing at L3, St Catharines, 2008 | |
Background information | |
Origin | St Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Punk, street punk, |
Years active | 2008–2011 |
Labels | independent |
Website |
Sexual Assault was a Canadian punk band from St. Catharines, Ontario. Their songs were about drinking, doing drugs, and social satire. They formed in early 2008. After a few months, they added another member, female vocalist, "H-Ivey".
History
Controversy
the band was developing notoriety due to a campaign, led by the Niagara Sexual Assault Center, and Feminine Action Collective trying to get the band to change its name.[1][2][3] Opposing groups say the band is violating human rights and turning Sexual Assault into a casual issue.[1] The band denies such claims, saying that their name and music are open to interpretation.[4]
Music
Most of their music revolved around binge drinking, consuming large amounts of marijuana, and touches lightly from time to time on societal issues. Some song titles include:
- "Das Boot"
- "Carrol Is a Feminist"
- "Beer Patriot"
- "Emo Sucks"
- "Taking Back the South"
- "I Want to Fuck"
- "Call of Duty 5"
Discography
Music Sucks - 2011
See also
References
- 1 2 "Activists 'appalled' by punk band's graphic poster". Niagara Falls Review (Sun Media Corporation). 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
- ↑ "Sexual Assault Radio Discussion". Newstalk 610 CKTB, Astral Media Radio GP. 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
- ↑ "St. Catharines Band Ignites Controversy". Exclaim News. 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
- ↑ "Web Cover Story: Sex On Fire--Did a band named "Sexual Assault" go too far?". Alternative Press. 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
External links
- Sexual Assault Sexual Assault on MySpace