Sexual Assault (band)

Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault, performing at L3, St Catharines, 2008
Background information
Origin	St Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Punk, street punk,
Years active	2008–2011
Labels	independent
Website

Sexual Assault was a misogynist Canadian punk band from St. Catharines, Ontario. Their songs tend to be about drinking, doing drugs, and social satire. They formed in early 2008, a four piece band. After a few months, they added another member, female vocalist, "H-Ivey".

History

Controversy

the band was developing notoriety due to a campaign, led by the Niagara Sexual Assault Center, and Feminine Action Collective trying to get the band to change its name.^[1]^[2]^[3] Opposing groups say the band is violating human rights and turning Sexual Assault into a casual issue.^[1] The band denies such claims, saying that their name and music are open to interpretation.^[4]

Music

Most of their music revolved around binge drinking, consuming large amounts of marijuana, and touches lightly from time to time on societal issues. They were very passionate and open about their distaste for the Emo genre. Some song titles include:

"Das Boot"
"Carrol Is a Feminist"
"Beer Patriot"
"Emo Sucks"
"Taking Back the South"
"I Want to Fuck"
"Call of Duty 5"

The instrumental aspect of their music was a balance of fast and loud rock, with blues structure. Lyrics were usually deemed extremely vulgar and offensive.

Discography

Music Sucks - 2011

References

1 2 "Activists 'appalled' by punk band's graphic poster". Niagara Falls Review (Sun Media Corporation). 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
↑ "Sexual Assault Radio Discussion". Newstalk 610 CKTB, Astral Media Radio GP. 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
↑ "St. Catharines Band Ignites Controversy". Exclaim News. 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-12.
↑ "Web Cover Story: Sex On Fire--Did a band named "Sexual Assault" go too far?". Alternative Press. 2010. Retrieved 2010-02-16.

External links

Sexual Assault Sexual Assault on MySpace

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