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The Nerve Agents | |
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| Origin | San Francisco,California |
| Genres | Hardcore punk,horror punk[1] |
| Years active | 1998–2002 |
| Labels | Hellcat,Revelation,Session,Mankind |
| Members | Eric Ozenne Timmy Stardust Zac Hunter Dante Sigona Andy Outbreak Josh Stokes |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/thenerveagents |
The Nerve Agents were anAmericanpunk rock band formed byAndy Outbreak andEric Ozenne (ex-Redemption 87).
Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and oftenchorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion. Their darkened style is reminiscent ofBlack Flag andThe Damned.
The Nerve Agents were noted for their frenzied, chaotic, often violent live performances. It was not unusual for a fan or band member to require medical attention. Often on such occasionsEric Ozenne would halt performances, sometimes escorting the injured fan to the hospital. Other theatrical elements, such as costumes and the trademark eyeliner, were commonplace. On rare occasions a guest performer known only as the 'White Owl' (taking its name from the theme of the first full length) would run across the stage in a white mummy-like robe.
There are many rumors surrounding the band's demise.Andy Outbreak's involvement inThe Distillers became a source of scheduling tension, as was the pending birth ofOzenne's daughter. The band played their last two shows on Sunday, December 30, 2001, atthe Pound inSan Francisco, sharing the bill withLars Frederiksen and the Bastards.
Members of The Nerve Agents are now/or used to be in the bandsWhite Fence,Said Radio,Darker My Love,The Fall,The Frisk,Hudson Criminal,Model American,Fury 66,The Distillers, Seized Up,Redemption 87,Pitch Black,Unit Pride,Shadowboxer, and FIVE.
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