The Methadones
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The Methadones were a band formed in 1993 by guitarist/vocalist Dan Vapid
. The Methadones initially lasted only a few shows before Dan put them to the side to focus on his main band Screeching Weasel
. By 1999 Dan was no longer a member of Screeching Weasel or his other band The Riverdales
, and decided to restart The Methadones with B-Face of The Queers
on bass, and Dan Lumley
on drums. The band recorded their first album Ill At Ease in 2001. After the recording, B-Face and Lumley left the band. Schafer formed a new lineup of The Methadones with guitarist Mike Byrne, bassist Pete Mittler, and drummer Mike Soucy. During their 2007 tour the band briefly featured another guitarist, Ken Ortman (of the Neutron Bombs), so that Dan could focus on just singing.
On June 11, 2010, The Methadones announced their disbandment on their myspace page stating that, "it's been 10 years and we've had a lot of fun, but we all agree that it's just time."
For their final release, the band plans to release a collection featuring five new songs, all of the band's 7" songs as well as some extras.
The Methadones reunited for a few songs during a performance of Dan Vapid and the Cheats at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago on May 27, 2011.
Compilations
Dan Vapid
Dan Schafer is a punk rock musician from Chicago, Illinois best known for his participation in Screeching Weasel, The Riverdales, The Methadones, and various other pop punk bands.-Generation Waste:...
. The Methadones initially lasted only a few shows before Dan put them to the side to focus on his main band Screeching Weasel
Screeching Weasel
Screeching Weasel is an American punk rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead.Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have broken up and reformed numerous times with numerous line-up changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant...
. By 1999 Dan was no longer a member of Screeching Weasel or his other band The Riverdales
The Riverdales
The Riverdales were an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois made up of rental Screeching Weasel members. Bassist Dan Vapid and guitarist, band owner, Ben Weasel are heavily influenced by the Ramones' sound and both serve as front-men, sharing lead vocals for the band. The Riverdales'...
, and decided to restart The Methadones with B-Face of The Queers
The Queers
The Queers are a punk band formed in 1981 by Portsmouth, New Hampshire native Joe King . The band originally broke up in 1984, but reformed with Joe Queer and a new line-up in 1986. In 1990, the band signed with Shakin' Street Records and released their first album Grow Up...
on bass, and Dan Lumley
Dan Lumley
Dan Lumley has been a drummer for many bands, including Rattail Grenadier, Squirtgun, The Riverdales, The Methadones, Even in Blackouts, The Mopes, Common Rider and Screeching Weasel. He was also a brief member of Rise Against...
on drums. The band recorded their first album Ill At Ease in 2001. After the recording, B-Face and Lumley left the band. Schafer formed a new lineup of The Methadones with guitarist Mike Byrne, bassist Pete Mittler, and drummer Mike Soucy. During their 2007 tour the band briefly featured another guitarist, Ken Ortman (of the Neutron Bombs), so that Dan could focus on just singing.
On June 11, 2010, The Methadones announced their disbandment on their myspace page stating that, "it's been 10 years and we've had a lot of fun, but we all agree that it's just time."
For their final release, the band plans to release a collection featuring five new songs, all of the band's 7" songs as well as some extras.
The Methadones reunited for a few songs during a performance of Dan Vapid and the Cheats at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago on May 27, 2011.
Discography
Full Lengths- Ill at Ease - A-F RecordsA-F RecordsA-F Records is an independent record label originated by the band Anti-Flag, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. This label was created to help expose more political punk rock bands to a greater audience...
September 25, 2001 - Career ObjectiveCareer Objective-Track list:# "Premature Life Crisis" – 2:17# "I'm About to Crack" – 2:54# "Say Goodbye to Your Generation" – 2:28# "Are You Really for Real?" – 2:44# "Ammunition" – 3:27# "Far Away" – 4:35# "Stuck in My Head" – 1:51# "Revitalized" – 2:51# "Antidote" – 3:15...
- Thick RecordsThick RecordsTHICK RECORDS is a Chicago based independent record label formed in 1994 by Detroit native Zak Einstein. Early label releases include influential albums from Chicago ska-punkers The Blue Meanies, Alton, IL’s Judge Nothing, and the Omaha based Commander Venus, whose members included Conor Oberst,...
July 15, 2003 - Not Economically ViableNot Economically Viable-Track list:# "Bored On Television" - 3:17# "Mess We Made" - 3:15# "Sorry to Keep You Waiting" - 4:07# "What Went Wrong" - 2:51# "Annie" - 3:08# "Million Miles" - 4:00# "Turning Inside Out" - 3:38# "Less Than Zero" - 2:04# "Hit a Nerve" - 3:14...
- Thick RecordsThick RecordsTHICK RECORDS is a Chicago based independent record label formed in 1994 by Detroit native Zak Einstein. Early label releases include influential albums from Chicago ska-punkers The Blue Meanies, Alton, IL’s Judge Nothing, and the Omaha based Commander Venus, whose members included Conor Oberst,...
November 16, 2004 - 21st Century Power Pop Riot21st Century Power Pop Riot21st Century Power Pop Riot is an album by The Methadones that consists entirely of power pop covers.-Track list:...
- Red Scare IndustriesRed Scare IndustriesRed Scare Industries is a punk rock record label. The label was started in San Francisco by former Fat Wreck Chords employee Toby Jeg....
June 6, 2006 - This Won't Hurt...This Won't Hurt...This Won't Hurt... is the fifth album overall by punk rock band The Methadones. Released in 2007, it follows the cover album, 21st Century Power Pop Riot , and is the proper follow up to Not Economically Viable .-Track list:...
- Red Scare IndustriesRed Scare IndustriesRed Scare Industries is a punk rock record label. The label was started in San Francisco by former Fat Wreck Chords employee Toby Jeg....
July 10, 2007 - The Methadones/The Copyrights SplitThe Methadones/The Copyrights SplitThe Methadones/The Copyrights Split is a split album containing six tracks by The Methadones and six tracks by The Copyrights.-Track listing:The Methadones songs# "Imperfect World" - 1:25# "3-2-1" - 1:21# "Under the Skyline" - 2:00...
- Transparent Records June, 2008 - Exit 17 7-Inch Insubordination Fest Exclusive - Underground Communique! Records June 26, 2009
- The Methadones - Asian Man RecordsAsian Man RecordsAsian Man Records is a small, DIY record label run by Mike Park in Monte Sereno, California. Park started a record label and began releasing music in 1989 under the name Dill Records, with the Asian Man label established May 1996.-Artists:...
November 16, 2010
Compilations
- 1157 Wheeler Avenue: A Memorial For Amadou Diallo - Failed Experiment Records June 25, 2002
- Sex and Subversion - Thick RecordsThick RecordsTHICK RECORDS is a Chicago based independent record label formed in 1994 by Detroit native Zak Einstein. Early label releases include influential albums from Chicago ska-punkers The Blue Meanies, Alton, IL’s Judge Nothing, and the Omaha based Commander Venus, whose members included Conor Oberst,...
October 28, 2003 - Go Kart MP300 - Go Kart RecordsGo Kart RecordsGo-Kart Records is an independent record label specializing in punk rock located in New York City. It also has a European division in Mannheim, Germany....
October 28, 2003 - AMP Presents Vol. 4 Pop Punk - American Music Press (AMP) February 22, 2005
- Take Me Down To The Punkrock City - Squash June 1, 2005
- Mean It Man - Thick RecordsThick RecordsTHICK RECORDS is a Chicago based independent record label formed in 1994 by Detroit native Zak Einstein. Early label releases include influential albums from Chicago ska-punkers The Blue Meanies, Alton, IL’s Judge Nothing, and the Omaha based Commander Venus, whose members included Conor Oberst,...
September 13, 2005 - Punk Rock Mix Tape - FastMusic, 2006
- Hair: Chicago Punk Cuts - Thick RecordsThick RecordsTHICK RECORDS is a Chicago based independent record label formed in 1994 by Detroit native Zak Einstein. Early label releases include influential albums from Chicago ska-punkers The Blue Meanies, Alton, IL’s Judge Nothing, and the Omaha based Commander Venus, whose members included Conor Oberst,...
September 12, 2006