Seth Putnam

Seth Putnam
Background information
Birth name Seth Edward Putnam
Born (1968-05-15)May 15, 1968
Allston, Massachusetts, United States
Died June 11, 2011(2011-06-11) (aged 43)
Genres Grindcore, hardcore punk
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, drums
Years active 1986–2011
Labels Wicked Sick, Limited Appeal, Earache Records

Seth Edward Putnam (May 15, 1968 – June 11, 2011)[1] was an American musician who was the founder of grindcore band Anal Cunt. He was known for his brutal screaming and lyrics that either shock, offend, or invoke morbid humor. Throughout his career, Putnam had been involved in many side projects, including backing vocals on Pantera's The Great Southern Trendkill.

Early years

Putnam was born on May 15, 1968, in or around Boston, Massachusetts to father Edward R. Putnam and mother Barbara Ann Donohue. His parents are divorced. Seth was married to his first wife, Alison, from December 1998 through June 2001. He married Julie, his second wife, in 2008. In the mid-1980s, Putnam played bass in the thrash metal band Executioner.

Drug overdose and coma

On October 12, 2004 Putnam was hospitalized after ingesting a cocktail of crack-cocaine, alcohol, heroin, and two months' worth of Ambien sleeping pills.[2] It has been reported that he spent the previous day contemplating suicide,[2] though exact circumstances surrounding the drug overdose are vague.

Anal Cunt's 1997 album I Like It When You Die contained the track "You're in a Coma". Putnam's reaction to the resulting irony of being in a coma was published in the Boston Phoenix: "Actually, it turned out it was just as gay as the song I wrote nine years ago – being in a coma was just as fuckin' stupid as I wrote it was."[2]

Feud with Chris Barnes

There had been friction between Putnam and Six Feet Under vocalist Chris Barnes. According to Putnam's defunct website, Putnam heckled Barnes during the Six Feet Under set, leading to an altercation between the two, ending with Six Feet Under's roadies ganging up on Putnam while Barnes fled to his tour bus. Putnam released the song, "Chris Barnes Is a Pussy" as retaliation to the incident.[3] Despite the feud, Putnam stated that "Murdered in the Basement" was his favorite song by Six Feet Under.[4]

Death

On June 11, 2011, Putnam died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 43.[1][5]


Side projects and former bands

Some bands Putnam filled in for (live and/or on recordings)

Guest vocal appearances

References

  1. 1 2 "BLABBERMOUTH.NET – ANAL C**T Frontman SETH PUTNAM Dead At 43". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  2. 1 2 3 "Cellars by Starlight | Coma chameleon". Bostonphoenix.com. 2004-10-12. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  3. ↑ "SP FAQ's". Wicked Sick Records. April 16, 2003. Archived from the original on March 30, 2009. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Blabbermouth.Net – Anal Cunt's Seth Putnam: 'Chris Barnes Is A Pussy'". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2012-08-11.
  5. ↑ Swash, Rosie (June 13, 2011). "Seth Putnam, the 'GG Allin of grindcore', dies aged 43 | Music | guardian.co.uk". London: Guardian. Retrieved 2012-08-11.

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