The Apers are a
Dutch
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pop punk
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band who formed in
Rotterdam
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in 1996. They have released their first three albums on
Stardumb Records
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History
Stardumb Records started its operat ...
, then released their 2007 album ''Reanimate My Heart'' on
Sonic Rendezvous Records
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in Europe, and
Insubordination Records
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in the USA, before moving on to
Asian Man Records
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. They have played about 700 shows all over Europe and the USA. The band is often compared to
Screeching Weasel
Screeching Weasel is an American punk rock band consisting of Ben Weasel (vocals), Mike Kennerty (guitar), Mike Hunchback (guitar), Zach "Poutine" Brandner (bass) and Pierre Marche (drums). Screeching Weasel is originally from the Chicago subur ...
, not lastly because of frontman Kevin Aper's snotty vocal delivery, reminiscent of
Ben Weasel
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.
Discography
Studio albums
*The Apers - 2001
*The Buzz Electric - 2003
*Skies Are Turning Blue - 2005
*Reanimate My Heart - 2007
*You Are Only as Strong as the Table You Dance On - 2009
*Confetti on the Floor - 2014
Live albums
*Live at the Eldorado - 2012
Compilations
*The Wild & Savage Apers - 2004
*Still Cruisin' After All These Beers - 2010
Splits
*Retarded/Apers - 2005
*20 Belows/Apers - 2008
*Apers/Sons Of Buddha - 2011
*The Riptides & The Apers - What About The Monster - 2013
EPs
*Teenage Drama Every Kid Will Understand - 2000
Singles
*Eyes Open Wide - 2001
Band members
Current members:
*Kevin Aper - vocals, bass guitar
*Ivo Backbreaker - drums
*Michael Stoel - guitars
Past members:
*Jerry Hormone - guitars, backing vocals (2000–2005)
*Marien Nicotine - guitars, backing vocals (1996–2007)
*Kelvin Centerfold - guitars (2005-2010)
References
External links
The Apers official website
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Pop punk groups
Dutch punk rock groups
Asian Man Records artists