Anti-Cimex

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Anti-Cimex were a Swedish hardcore punk band that got together in the early 1980s. They were one of the first bands to define Scandinavian D-beat. The second 7" they released, Raped Ass, is considered to be a genre defining Scandinavian D-beat record.

Contents 1 History 2 Discography 2.1 EP's 2.2 12"s 2.3 LP's 2.4 CD'S 2.5 Compilations 2.6 Trivia

[edit] History

Formed in 1981, the original line-up was: Jonsson-Bass, Nillen - Vocals, Charlie - Drums, Jocke - Guitar. After rehearsing for a while they released their first 7" single "Anarkist Attack".

In 1982 they kicked out Nillen. Jonsson took over the vocals part, and Conrad took over the bass playing. They also released a new 7" single later in the year called "Raped Ass".

In 1983 they released another 7" single "Victims Of A Bombraid".

In 1986 they released a mini-Lp (12") called "Criminal Trap". (This 12" is also included as a bonus on the "Absolut Country of Sweden" CD). At this time Jocke had got tired of the band and they asked Cliff if he wanted to join the band but he said no, and the rest of the band members got tired of the problems and it resulted in the band splitting up.

In 1990 they decided to start the band again after Cliff had agreed to join, and they say that its thanks to him that they regrouped. They released the comeback album "Absolut Country Of Sweden" the same year.

In 1993 they released a raw live album "Made In Sweden." The show was also shot on video but never released. They later released a new live 7" single "Fucked In Finland" and later on they released the album "Scandinavian Jawbreaker." After the release of this album the band split up and the members started in other bands such as Driller Killer (Cliff), and Wolfpack (Jonsson).

In 2005 Dead City records released the "A Tribute To Anti-Cimex" LP, featuring a line up of D-beat and Crust bands from all over the world that were influenced by Anti-Cimex. Notable bands include Disclose (Japan), Wolfbrigade (Sweden), Ratos de Porão (Brazil), Doom (UK), and many more.

[edit] Discography

[edit] EP's

• Anarkist Attack 7" 1982 (recorded 1981)

1. Svaveldioxid 2. Heroindöd 3. Drömmusik 4. Anti-Cimex

• Raped Ass 7" 1983 (recorded 1982)

1. When the Innocent Die 2. Warmachine 3. Total Silence 4. Cries of Pain 5. Raped Ass

• Victims Of A Bombraid 7" 1984

1. Desperate Hours 2. Game of the Arseholes 3. Victims of a Bomb Raid 4. Set Me Free

• Fucked In Finland 7" 1993

1. Braincell Battle 2. Dogfight 3. Make My Day

[edit] 12"s

• Criminal Trap 12" 1986

1. Prelude E-Minor 2. Criminal Trap 3. Time to ? 4. Make My Day 5. Smell of Silence 6. Painkiller 7. Set Me Free

[edit] LP's

• Absolut Country Of Sweden LP 1990

1. Under the Sun 2. Going Down 3. Sister Daylight 4. Share My Life 5. Wheel of Light 6. Daughters of Pride 7. 1990 8. Fear My Nerves 9. Doing Time 10. Rose

• Made In Sweden LP 1993

1. Criminal Trap 2. Tome To 3. Going Down 4. Sister Daylight 5. Make My Day 6. Under the Sun 7. When the Innocent Die 8. Pain Killer

• Scandinavian Jawbreaker LP 1993

1. Braincell Battle 2. Only In Dreams 3. Dogfight 4. Hatred 5. Scandinavian Jawbreaker Part I 6. Scandinavian Jawbreaker Part II 7. New Blood 8. Pain (You Bring Me) 9. Of Ice 10. Heading For Hell 11. Rust Never Sleep 12. Nailbiter

[edit] CD'S

• Absolut Country Of Sweden CD 1990

1. Under the Sun 2. Going Down 3. Sister Daylight 4. Share My Life 5. Wheel of Light 6. Daughters of Pride 7. 1990 8. Fear My Nerves 9. Doing Time 10. Rose

• Made In Sweden CD 1993

1. Criminal Trap 2. Tome To 3. Going Down 4. Sister Daylight 5. Make My Day 6. Under the Sun 7. When the Innocent Die 8. Pain Killer

• Scandinavian Jawbreaker CD 1993

1. Braincell Battle 2. Only In Dreams 3. Dogfight 4. Hatred 5. Scandinavian Jawbreaker Part I 6. Scandinavian Jawbreaker Part II 7. New Blood 8. Pain (You Bring Me) 9. Of Ice 10. Heading For Hell 11. Rust Never Sleep 12. Nailbiter

• • Fucked In Finland CD 1993

1. Braincell Battle 2. Dogfight 3. Make My Day CD Bonus Tracks: 4. Under the Sun 5. Daughters of Pride

[edit] Compilations

REALLY FAST vol. 1 LP (Really Fast, 1983)

VÄGRA FÖR HELVETE LP (Rosa Honung, 1983)

I THRASH THEREFORE I AM tape (BCT, 1985)

AFFLICTED CRIES IN THE DARKNESS OF WAR LP (New Face, 1986)

WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT THAT HOLE IN YOUR HEAD LP (Rot, 1986)

EAT MY BRAIN, GO INSANE LP (Revoltation, 1995)

VARNING FÖR PUNK 3 CD (Distortion, 1997)

[edit] Trivia

• Their name is taken from the Swedish pest control company with the same name, the name of this company, in turn, comes from the Latin name of a particular type of bedbug; Cimex.