The Terror State Explained

The Terror State
Type:studio
Artist:Anti-Flag
Cover:The Terror State.jpg
Released:October 21, 2003
Genre:
Length:36:48
Label:Fat Wreck Chords
Producer:Tom Morello, Nick DiDia
Prev Title:BYO Split Series, Vol. 4
Prev Year:2002
Next Title:Death of a Nation
Next Year:2004

The Terror State is the fifth studio album by Pittsburgh punk rock band Anti-Flag, released on October 21, 2003, on Fat Wreck Chords. The album's artwork was regarded as somewhat controversial (picturing lead vocalist Justin Sane's niece, Rachel, amongst rubble and holding an automatic handgun), and the band was forced to create an alternate version (which was simply all black with the Terror State logo centered) for sale in some larger chain stores, such as Wal-Mart.

On the inside of the cardboard sleeve surrounding the CD case there is a stencil print of GW Bush with text stating "one term President".

Produced by Tom Morello, The Terror State was hailed as Anti-Flag's most polished album to date. The album made #1 on KTUH's charts on the week of January 19, 2004.[3] As of April 3, 2008, the album had sold 106,000 copies.[4]

The Terror State was removed from Spotify in 2023 following the several rape and sexual assault allegations made against Sane.

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. News: McElhiney . Brian . Punk & Politics: Anti-Flag remains angry band, but uses music to unite fans . September 18, 2022 . Daily Gazette . January 30, 2010.
  2. Web site: 10 Best Political Punk Albums. Phoenix New Times. Chesler, Josh. June 8, 2015. June 12, 2016.
  3. http://ktuh.fm/charts/2004/01/19
  4. Web site: Anti-Flag: Frequently Asked Questions . Post-gazette.com . 2008-04-03 . 2012-03-11.