Zeke (band)
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Zeke is an American hardcore punk
band from Seattle, Washington formed in 1993. They are known for their extremely fast, energetic guitar sound. Zeke mixes this with strong influences from hard rock
, and occasionally blues-rock
, and are often compared to Motörhead.
Zeke has released six full-length studio albums. Their first single, "West Seattle Acid Party", came out in 1993; after several album releases on indie
label Scooch Pooch Records, they signed with Epitaph
in 1998. They are currently signed to Relapse Records
. The song "Death Alley" was on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
, the song "Long Train Runnin'" appeared on Tony Hawk's Underground 2
, and "Kill the King" recently appeared on Tony Hawk's Project 8
. Zeke recently appeared on the Project Gotham Racing
Xbox 360 soundtrack. Zeke released a digital EP entitled Kings of the Highway in 2007. It includes the tracks "Lords of the Highway", "Kings and Queens" and "Hay Bailer", as well as a cover of GG Allin
's "Die When You Die".
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band from Seattle, Washington formed in 1993. They are known for their extremely fast, energetic guitar sound. Zeke mixes this with strong influences from hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
, and occasionally blues-rock
Blues-rock
Blues rock is a hybrid musical genre combining bluesy improvisations over the 12-bar blues and extended boogie jams with rock and roll styles. The core of the blues rock sound is created by the electric guitar, piano, bass guitar and drum kit, with the electric guitar usually amplified through a...
, and are often compared to Motörhead.
Zeke has released six full-length studio albums. Their first single, "West Seattle Acid Party", came out in 1993; after several album releases on indie
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
label Scooch Pooch Records, they signed with Epitaph
Epitaph Records
Epitaph Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. The label was originally "just a logo and a P.O. box" created in the 1980s for the purpose of selling Bad Religion records, but has evolved into a large independent record...
in 1998. They are currently signed to Relapse Records
Relapse Records
Relapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
. The song "Death Alley" was on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
-External links:* on the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine...
, the song "Long Train Runnin'" appeared on Tony Hawk's Underground 2
Tony Hawk's Underground 2
Tony Hawk's Underground 2, also known as THUG 2, is the sixth installment in Neversoft's Tony Hawk's Series and sequel to Tony Hawk's Underground. Tony Hawk's Underground 2 was released on October 4, 2004 for the PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, PC, and Game Boy Advance platforms...
, and "Kill the King" recently appeared on Tony Hawk's Project 8
Tony Hawk's Project 8
Tony Hawk's Project 8, officially abbreviated as THP8, is the eighth installment in the Tony Hawk series of video games. It was released on sixth-generation and seventh-generation consoles...
. Zeke recently appeared on the Project Gotham Racing
Project Gotham Racing
Project Gotham Racing is a racing game, the first in its series, developed by Bizarre Creations and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox gaming console, and released on 9th November 2001 in North America, and 14th March 2002 in Europe.The first title in the franchise, Project Gotham...
Xbox 360 soundtrack. Zeke released a digital EP entitled Kings of the Highway in 2007. It includes the tracks "Lords of the Highway", "Kings and Queens" and "Hay Bailer", as well as a cover of GG Allin
GG Allin
Kevin Michael "GG" Allin was an American punk rock singer-songwriter, who performed and recorded with many groups during his career. GG Allin is perhaps best remembered for his notorious live performances, which often featured transgressive acts, including coprophagia, self-mutilation, and...
's "Die When You Die".
Discography
- Super Sound Racing (IFA, 1994) (Scooch Pooch (reissue), 1995) (Relapse (reissue) 2008)
- Flat TrackerFlat TrackerFlat Tracker is the second studio album released by the Seattle hardcore punk band Zeke. It was released on Relapse Records in 1996.-Track listing:# T500# Eddie Hill# Chiva Kenieval# Overkill# Mystery Train# Viva Agostini# Hate# Raped# Wanna Fuck...
(Scooch Pooch, 1996) (Relapse (reissue) 2008) - PIG (live 7"), (Man's Ruin, 1997)
- Kicked in the TeethKicked in the Teeth (album)-Track listing:#God of GSXR#Telepath Boy#Rodney#Twisted#Dogfight#Kicked in the Teeth#Fuck All Night#Revolution#Killer Inside#Lawson#Revoluiton Reprise#Goggle Boy#Zeke You#Porked#Aces High#Shout It Out Loud #Mert...
(Epitaph, 1998) - True CrimeTrue Crime (album)True Crime is a live Zeke album recorded between 1993 and 1996. It was originally released on the Australia based record company Dropkick Records on CD and LP format. The album is currently out of print, making copies of it rare and collectible...
(Dropkick, 1999) - Pinstriping the Dutchman's Coffin: Von Dutch Tribute (1999)
- Dirty Sanchez (Epitaph, 2000)
- Death AlleyDeath AlleyDeath Alley is the sixth studio album by the Seattle hardcore punk band Zeke. It was released on Aces and Eights Records in 2002.-Track listing:-Trivia:* Death Alley, the last song on the album, is featured in the game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4....
(Aces and Eights, 2001) - Live and Uncensored (Live Album, 2003)
- 'Til the Livin' End (Relapse, 2004)
- Split 7" w/ DisfearDisfearDisfear is a Swedish D-beat band that formed in the early 1990s. They have only recorded sporadically over the years. After releasing the albums Soul Scars in 1995 and Everyday Slaughter in 1997, the group did not release an album until 2003 with a 12 track album, Misanthropic Generation, featuring...
(Relapse, 2004) - SplitSplit (Zeke/Peter Pan Speedrock)Split is an album by the rock bands Zeke and Peter Pan Speedrock. It was released on February 12, 2005, by Bitzcore Records.-Track listing:#"Two Lane Blacktop"#"Death Train"#"10 To The Riverside Blues"#"Wang Dang"#"Fuck All Night"#"Rid"...
CD & 10" w/ Peter Pan SpeedrockPeter Pan SpeedrockPeter Pan Speedrock is a Dutch band from Eindhoven. It was founded in 1997 by guitarist Peter van Elderen. He was joined by drummer Bart Nederhand and bass player Bob Muileboom in making their first self titled album. After this album Muileboom was replaced by Bart Geevers, who would stay to be a...
(Bitzcore, 2005) - Kings of the Highway (Digital release and 7") (Relapse, 2007)
Compilations
- Contaminated VI
- We're A Happy Family: A Tribute To RamonesWe're a Happy FamilyWe're a Happy Family: A Tribute to Ramones is a tribute album to the Ramones by various artists. It started when Johnny Ramone was confronted with the idea of a tribute album and was asked if he wanted to participate, to which he agreed, as long as he would have full control over the project...
- Mad Mike Jones Presents Mototrax 1
- How We RockHow We RockHow We Rock was the third release from the Boston hardcore punk band SSD. It was rooted in the hardcore sound but exhibited overt heavy metal characteristics, such as a relatively high number of lengthy guitar solos.-Personnel:*Springa - vocals...
- Alpha Motherfuckers: A Tribute To TurbonegroAlpha MotherfuckersAlpha Motherfuckers is a tribute album by various artists, originally released on June 9, 2001. This record's material is compiled of covers of the Norwegian band, Turbonegro.The artists on this record range from Queens of the Stone Age from the U.S...
- Free The West Memphis 3: A Benefit For...Free the West Memphis 3Free the West Memphis 3 is a compilation album released in 2000 on the KOCH Records label as a benefit for the legal defense of the West Memphis 3. The album was organized by Eddie Spaghetti of Supersuckers...
- Punk-O-Rama Vol. 5Punk-O-Rama Vol. 5Punk-O-Rama Vol. 5 is the fifth compilation album in the Punk-O-Rama series.All of the tracks were previously released except for "Pump Up the Valium" by NOFX and "Problematic" by All. The latter two tracks were title tracks left off the band's current albums at the time, NOFX's Pump Up the Valuum...
- Serial Killer Compilation
- Free Air Festival
- A Fistful Of Rock 'N Roll Vol. 1
- Built For Speed: A Motorhead Tribute
- Of Things To Come (Soundtrack)
- Punk-O-Rama Vol. 4: Straight Outta The PitPunk-O-Rama Vol. 4Punk-O-Rama 4: Straight Outta the Pit is the fourth compilation album in the Punk-O-Rama series. This is the only entry to have a sub-title.All of the tracks were previously released except the first track, "Fight It" by Pennywise....
- Punk-O-Rama Vol. 3Punk-O-Rama Vol. 3Punk-O-Rama III is the third compilation album in the Punk-O-Rama series.This entry features two previously unreleased tracks, "We Threw Gasoline on the Fire and Now All We Have Stumps for Arms and Legs and No Eyebrows" by NOFX and "Wake Up" by Pennywise...
- Goin' After Pussy: Teasers & Tidbits
- Live At The Colourbox Vol. 2
- Pogo, Strut, Slam, Swivel & Mosh
- Scooch Pooch Plays: Their Original Sins
Members
- Guitar, vocals: Blind Marky Felchtone
- Guitar: Chris Johnsen (live only)
- Bass: Jason Freeman (live only)
- Drums, backing vocals: Donny Paycheck
Former members
- Guitar: Abe Zanuel Riggs III, Dizzy Lee Roth
- Bass: Kurt Colfelt, Jeff Matz, Mark Pierce
External links
- Official ZEKE homepage
- [ Zeke @ Allmusic]