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punk rock band formed by Andy Outbreak and Eric Ozenne (ex-

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). Their angry brand of music juxtaposed yelled, sometimes ranting vocals with distorted and often

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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 ' White Owl' (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 The Distillers 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

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in San Francisco, sharing the bill with Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards. Members of The Nerve Agents are now/or used to be in the bands White Fence, Said Radio, Darker My Love, The Fall,

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, Hudson Criminal, Model American, Fury 66, The Distillers,

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, Shadowboxer, and FIVE.

Line-up

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

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) - guitar (currently lead vocals and guitar for Darker My Love and White Fence, and backing vocals for

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) * 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 *

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- guitar & bass (1998–2000) (currently guitar for

)

Discography

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

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'' (2000, 3 songs by each band)

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*'' The Way It Should Be... compilation'' (2000, featured song " Bitter Seed")

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*'' Days Of The White Owl'' (2000, 16-song LP) Revelation Records *''

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'' (2001, 14-songs, final LP) Hellcat Records

DVD

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'' features a live performance of the song Evil, by the Los Angeles Death Rock 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

Line-up

Discography

DVD

See also

References

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