"A" Band

Band: Antimaniax

Country: Austria

Notable Album: I'm Without Sleep... In This Desert of Concrete

Favourite Song: "

Don't Steal Because The Government Hates Competition

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Hello all, today is "A" day for my list of ska bands! The band for today is called the Antimaniax, and they hail from Austria! Very cool crack rock steady, ska-core kind of music, obvious influences from Choking Victim (they cover the track "War Story" on the Choking Victim Tribute Album) and Leftover Crack. Although they're from Austria, all their songs are in English.

Antimaniax are a very "traditional" crack rock steady band - promoting anarchist values and outcries at the current way of life. If you are interested in anarchist and vegan beliefs, then this band is worth a listen - and if you like the music of bands like Choking Victim, Leftover Crack, and The Infested you'll sure like these guys too!

I've posted my favourite track as "Don't Steal Because The Government Hates Competition" but it's a tie with a track called "In Front Of Our Eyes." "Don't Steal" starts with some ridiculous dark, metal-sounding guitars, but quickly changes into a fast punky-ska thing for the rest of the song. It's a great opening song to the album, and sets the pace for the rest of the tracks. The changes from upbeat but dark-ish ska-punk to super-fast punk rock create an exciting song that can appeal to any ska-punk fan. "In Front Of Our Eyes" is a more upbeat ska track - happier music that makes you want to skank!

So this is my "A" band - the Antimaniax. You may not be a fan if you don't like angrier, more intense ska-punk, but for anyone who wants a powerful message or some different music, these guys are for you!

They offer both their albums online for free, so head on over here, and click on the albums on the right to grab them!