The Nerve Agents were an American punk rock band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne (ex- Redemption 87). Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often chorus laden chords, complex bass lines and fast-paced percussion. Their darkened style is reminiscent of Black Flag and The Damned. The Nerve Agents were noted for their frenzied, chaotic, often violent live performances. It was not unusual for a fan or band member to require medical attention. Often on such occasions Eric Ozenne would halt performances, sometimes escorting the injured fan to the hospital. Other theatrical elements, such as costumes and the trademark eyeliner, were commonplace. On rare occasions a guest performer known only as the '

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' (taking its name from the theme of the first full length) would run across the stage in a white mummy-like robe. There are many rumors surrounding the band's demise. Andy Outbreak's involvement in

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became a source of scheduling tension, as was the pending birth of Ozenne's daughter. The band played their last two shows on Sunday, December 30, 2001, at the Pound in

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, sharing the bill with

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. Members of The Nerve Agents are now/or used to be in the bands

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, Said Radio,

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, The Fall, The Frisk, Hudson Criminal, Model American, Fury 66,

, Redemption 87, Pitch Black, Unit Pride, Shadowboxer, and FIVE.

Line-up

*Sheric D. ( Eric Ozenne) - vocals (currently lead vocals for Said Radio) *Timmy Stardust ( Tim Presley) - guitar (currently lead vocals and guitar for

and White Fence, and backing vocals for The Strange Boys) * Zac "The Butcher" Hunter - guitar (2000–2002) (currently guitar for Hudson Criminal) * Dante Sigona - bass, piano (currently guitar for Said Radio) *Andy Outbreak ( Andy Granelli) - drums * Kevin Cross - guitar & bass (1998–2000) (currently guitar for Pitch Black)

Discography

*'' The Nerve Agents'' (1998, eponymous 8-song EP)

Revelation Records Revelation Records is an independent record label focusing originally and primarily on hardcore punk. The label is known for releases by bands such as Youth of Today, Warzone, Sick of It All, Quicksand, Side By Side, Chain of Strength, Sh ...

*'' The Nerve Agents/Kill Your Idols split'' (2000, 3 songs by each band) Mankind Records *'' The Way It Should Be... compilation'' (2000, featured song " Bitter Seed") Sessions Records *'' Days Of The White Owl'' (2000, 16-song LP)

*'' The Butterfly Collection'' (2001, 14-songs, final LP)

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DVD

*'' Give 'Em the Boot'' features a live performance of the song

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, by the

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band-

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References

External links

The Nerve Agents

The Poisoning - Nerve Agents fan site

Revelation Records
{{DEFAULTSORT:Nerve Agents Hardcore punk groups from California Hellcat Records artists Horror punk groups Musical groups from San Francisco

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