BEHIND ENEMY LINES (BAND)

'Behind Enemy Lines ' (abbreviated BEL) is a Pittsburgh-based band categorized as crust punk² and Thrash metal ^[1].
It features Matt Garabedian and Dave Trenga of Aus-Rotten² and Bill Chamberlain² of The Pist and Caustic Christ. Behind Enemy Lines has released three albums so far.
Behind Enemy Lines, though only enjoying a small fanbase of devoted crust punks, feminists, and anarchists, has been covered by the news for their political commentary.^[2]

Contents

Biography

Origins

Lyrical Themes

Discography

Members

Current Lineup23

Former Members3

References

External links

Biography

Origins

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. Crust-punks Behind Enemy Lines release One Nation Under The Iron Fist of God Justin Hopper
In 2007 Chamberlain was replaced by Ken Houser.^[3].
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", which was reissued on CD by Profane Existence in 2005.
Behind Enemy Lines then released "The Global Cannibal" on the Alerta Antifascista label.
Behind Enemy Lines' latest release, "One Nation under the Iron Fist of God", is on Profane Existence records.

Lyrical Themes

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.

Discography

★ ''Know Your Enemy''² (2001) Tribal War Records

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★ Re-released 2005 on Profane Existence Records

★ ''The Global Cannibal'' (2003)² US LP & CD on Antagony Media, European LP on Alerta Antifascista Records

★ ''One Nation Under the Iron Fist of God'' (2006) Profane Existence Records²

Members

Current Lineup²³

★ Dave Trenga - Vocals

★ Matt Garabedian - Drums, Vocals

★ Ken Houser - Guitar, Vocals

★ Matt Tuite - Guitar, Vocals

★ "Metal" Mary Bielich - Bass, vocals

Former Members³

★ Bill Chamberlain - Guitar, Vocals

★ Matt Sachs - Bass

References

1. Encyclopaedia Metallum's Entry on Behind Enemy Lines
2. Pittsburgh Calling: A capsule look at Pittsburgh bands making news.
3. Behind Enemy Lines' myspace page

External links

★ Official Website

★ Encylopaedia Metallum band entry

★ City Paper Featured Music Preview

★ Behind Enemy Lines' Official MySpace Page