The Methadones Explained
| The Methadones |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genre: | Punk rock |
| Years Active: | 1993, 1999–2010, 2011, 2014, 2020, 2022-present |
| Associated Acts: | Screeching Weasel, Sludgeworth, The Riverdales, The Queers, Vindictives, The Bomb, Noise By Numbers, Naked Raygun, Dan Vapid and the Cheats, Rise Against |
| Current Members: | Dan Vapid
Simon Lamb
Sensitive Pete
Mike Soucy |
| Past Members: | Mike Byrne
Pat Buckley
Dan Panic
B-Face
Dan Lumley
Matt Drastic
Ken Fused
Joe Principe |
The Methadones are a Punk rock band formed in 1993 by guitarist/vocalist Dan Vapid in Chicago, Illinois. The Methadones initially lasted only a few shows before Vapid 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 Sensitive Pete, and drummer Mike Soucy.[1] [2]
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."[3] [4]
The band published a collection of five brand-new songs, all of their 7" songs, and a few bonus tracks for their farewell album, simply titled The Methadones.[5] [6]
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,[7] and again in October 2014, for a show celebrating the 10th anniversary of Red Scare Industries.[8]
Currently the band has been making some sporadic appearances since 2020.[9]
Band members
- Dan Vapid - vocals, guitar (1993, 1999–2010, 2011, 2014, 2020, 2022–present)
- Sensitive Pete - guitar, bass (1993, 2001–2010, 2011, 2014, 2020, 2022–present)
- Pat Buckley - drums (1993)
- Dan Panic - drums (1993)
- B-Face - bass (1999–2001)
- Mike Byrne - guitar (2001–2010, 2011, 2014)
- Dan Lumley - drums (1999–2001)
- Simon Lamb (2020, 2022–present)
- Mike Soucy - drums (2003–2010, 2011, 2014, 2020, 2022–present)
- Ken Fused - guitar (2007)
Discography
Studio albums
- Ill at Ease – A-F Records, September 25, 2001
- Career Objective – Thick Records, July 15, 2003
- Not Economically Viable – Thick Records, November 16, 2004
- 21st Century Power Pop Riot – Red Scare Industries, June 6, 2006
- This Won't Hurt... – Red Scare Industries, July 10, 2007
Split albums
- The Methadones/The Copyrights Split – Transparent Records, Jun, 2008
Singles
- "I Believe" – Underground Communique! Records, June 26, 2009
- "Gary Glitter" - It's Alive Records, 2009
Compilation albums
Compilation appearances
- 1157 Wheeler Avenue: A Memorial For Amadou Diallo – Failed Experiment Records, June 25, 2002
- Sex and Subversion – Thick Records, October 28, 2003
- Go Kart MP300 – Go Kart Records, October 28, 2003
- AMP Presents Vol. 4 – American Music Press, February 22, 2005
- Take Me Down To The Punkrock City – Squash, June 1, 2005
- Mean It Man – Thick Records, September 13, 2005
- Punk Rock Mix Tape – FastMusic, 2006
- Hair: Chicago Punk Cuts – Thick Records, September 12, 2006
- I Killed Punk Rock - Bouncing Betty Records, October 3, 2006
- Plea For Peace Vol. 2 - Asian Man Records, April 24, 2007
- Insubordination Fest 2009 - Insubordination Records, May 4, 2010
- Red Scare Industries: 10 Years of Your Dumb Bullshit - Red Scare Industries, September 9, 2014
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Mason . Stewart . The Methadones . . February 5, 2011.
- Web site: Wexler . Jake . The Methadones take on the Economy . GW Hatchet . September 16, 2004 . February 5, 2011.
- Web site: Richter . Scott . The Methadones . thePunkSite.com . June 7, 2010 . February 5, 2011.
- Web site: Wawrzaszek . John . Soundcheck: The Methadones play their final show . . November 8, 2010 . February 7, 2011.
- Web site: Yancey . Bryne . June 23, 2010 . The Methadones detail final show and release . March 13, 2012 . punknews.org.
- Web site: Gorman . Bobby . June 23, 2010 . The Methadones . February 5, 2011 . thePunkSite.com.
- Web site: Carlton . Christopher . Dan Vapid & the Cheats show review/set list (5.27.11) . Squid Pro Quo . May 31, 2010 . June 7, 2011.
- Web site: Red Scare Anniversary Weekend: the Falcon, Lillingtons, Methadones, Masked Intruder, Enemy You, Sidekicks, Teenage Bottlerocket, and others . Oct 23, 2014 . . Dec 10, 2014.
- Web site: The Methadones talk their legacy, the state of punk, and new music . Jul 26, 2022 . Punknews . Jul 25, 2023.
