Behind Enemy Lines
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| Music genre(s) | Crust punk, Anracho Punk, Hardcore, Thrash Metal |
| Homebase | Pittsburgh, PA |
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| Current Status | Active |
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[edit] Biography
In late 2000, after the dissolution of Aus-Rotten, two former members of that band, Dave Trenga and Matt Garabedian, formed Behind Enemy Lines along with Bill Chamberlain (also of The Pist and Caustic Christ on guitar), and Matt Sachs, formerly of Devastation on bass. Mary Bielich and Matt Tuitte (both former members of metal band Penance) joined later, playing bass and guitar respectively.
In 2007 Chamberlain was replaced by Ken Houser.
Aus-Rotten was known primarily for their political lyrics. After Aus-Rotten disbanded, Behind Enemy Lines lyrics covered subjects untouched by Aus-Rotten.
Behind Enemy Lines debuted with the album "Know Your Enemy" on Tribal War Records, which was later reissued on CD by Profane Existence Records in 2005.
Behind Enemy Lines then released "The Global Cannibal" on Antagony Media in the US and on Alerta Antifascista in Europe.
Behind Enemy Lines' latest release, "One Nation under the Iron Fist of God", is on Profane Existence Records.
[edit] Lyrical Content
Behind Enemy Lines lyrics are both famous and imfamous for their harsh political commentary. Common themes include anti-capitalism, anti-Christianity, criticism of George W. Bush, feminism and LGBT rights.
Dave Trenga often writes essays detailing his political opinion on both his myspace blog and Behind Enemy Line's website.
[edit] Discography
- Know Your Enemy (2001) Tribal War Records
- Re-released 2005 on Profane Existence Records
- The Global Cannibal (2003) US LP & CD on Antagony Media, European LP on Alerta Antifascista Records
- One Nation Under the Iron Fist of God (2006) Profane Existence Records
[edit] Members
[edit] Current Lineup
- Dave Trenga - Vocals
- Matt Garabedian - Drums, Vocals
- Ken Houser - Guitar, Vocals
- Matt Tuite - Guitar, Vocals
- "Metal" Mary Bielich - Bass, vocals
[edit] Former Members
- Bill Chamberlain - Guitar, Vocals
- Matt Sachs - Bass
