Sexual Assault (band)

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault, performing at L3, St Catharines, 2008
Background information
Origin St Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Genres Punk, street punk,
Years active 20082011
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:

Discography

Music Sucks - 2011

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Activists 'appalled' by punk band's graphic poster". Niagara Falls Review (Sun Media Corporation). 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
  2. "Sexual Assault Radio Discussion". Newstalk 610 CKTB, Astral Media Radio GP. 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
  3. "St. Catharines Band Ignites Controversy". Exclaim News. 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
  4. "Web Cover Story: Sex On Fire--Did a band named "Sexual Assault" go too far?". Alternative Press. 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
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