Posts by Jesus H. Chris
Propagandhi in Print 1: European Journal of American Studies
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on November 17th, 2010 in Band News
Wow, it took us 24 years, but we finally did it: we finally got mentioned in the European Journal of American Studies, which, of couse, like most young bangers relentlessly playing with themselves in the 80's, we have dreamed of since we were kids. But seriously, this is an ... (more)“I hate adults and all that adulthood represents…”
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on November 14th, 2010 in Band News
i couldn't have put it any better myself, so let us take heed of the candid remarks of resident bizarro-savant Todd the Rod Kowalski as seen here in Kite magazine.Let’s Try This Again…Who’s Putting Out Our Next Record?
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on November 4th, 2010 in Band News
Don't make us do it ourselves. We've all seen what happens when we're left in charge of things. I know, the industry is in a tailspin and the relevance of the label-band relationship is more in question than it ever has been, but there are still some things a band ... (more)2011 All-Star Game: Will the MLB strike out?
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on October 22nd, 2010 in Activism, Band News
Our man Erick from Les Gavels is involved the the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee and put together this video concerning the "Move The Game" campaign going on in Arizona. Check it out!Split 7″ with Sacrifice!!!
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on August 28th, 2010 in Band News
So the minute we got back from Best Friends Day in Richmond, we put our noses to the grindstone and got to work on a recording for our side of a dream-come-true split 7" with Canadian thrash legends Sacrifice! Sacrifice recorded a crushing version of Rush's "Anthem" and ... (more)Best Friends Day is behind us…
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on August 22nd, 2010 in Band News
Wow, now that was a whirl-wind adventure! These people really know how to throw a party and a great music event. i especially appreciate that they did it all without laming it up with a bunch of goofy corporate sponsors. Music and commerce are certainly tangled together in our world, ... (more)Countdown to Richmond…
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on August 4th, 2010 in Band News
Ok, just to get everyone who will be joining us in Richmond VA in a couple weeks totally pumped and primed to penultimately party, i give you some randomly chosen pieces of live footage taken from around the world last year: perhaps you'll enjoy the soothing sounds of A ... (more)Red Oktoberfest/ Riot Fest
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on July 21st, 2010 in Band News
Well, punch me in the nards and call me flat-nuts! We're playing Chicago this October for our pal Toby's first annual wedding celebration! And now the good news (just kidding Toby): also playing at this festival -- among many others -- will be the mighty Corrosion of Conformity (with their ... (more)Haiti Still Totally Fucked
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on July 15th, 2010 in Activism, Band News
I feel indebted to people with healthy attention spans. I feel indebted to people who are committed to following through on a train of thought and action guided by strong, humane principles. Without them, i'd essentially be just another dummy sitting around waiting for the next serving of infotainment to ... (more)Good One Everybody! Haha! You had me there for a second!
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on June 18th, 2010 in Commentary
Perusing the tearful replies to reporters questions regarding the BP spill along the US Gulf-Coast, i am confused as to why so many are apparently moved to tears over the polluting of fragile ecosystems. Is it all an elaborate joke? I mean, if people were really concerned about pollution, they ... (more)glen lambert challenges cokie the clown to extreme fighting match!
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on June 15th, 2010 in Band News
Ex-propagandhi guitarist vocalist Glen Lambert has issued a challenge to Cokie the Clown over alleged trademark infringement. Said Glen: "i was depressed and pathetic back in 2004, way before anybody else was doing it. The band NOFX even wrote a (terrible) song about how depressed and pathetic ... (more)What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander — I Mean Turkey.
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on June 6th, 2010 in Commentary
A simple reminder that displacement and repression are the general rules of all states, no matter how sanctimonious they get over important current events.Insert Niemoller Quote Here
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on June 4th, 2010 in Commentary
For anyone following the story of Toronto Pride organizers banning an anti-apartheid organization from their parade, you may not be entirely surprised to learn that many gays and lesbians are actually in favor of free political expression. Go figure.Israel Shoots Self in Foot: Takes 19 Civilians with Them.
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on May 31st, 2010 in Commentary
Dear Israeli-extremist-apologist-weasels in the Canadian media: you might want to hold off a few extra minutes this morning before filing your typical pathetic ass-lickings of Benjamin Netanyahu and the belligerent apartheid state he oozed out of. What's that old saying? "Those who would make peaceful protest impossible will make ... (more)Mass Murderers “Unprofessional”, says US Army
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on May 29th, 2010 in Commentary
Hey, if i kill 30 civilians, can i get off with a "reprimand" too?It’s all over.
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on May 28th, 2010 in Activism, Band News, Commentary
Howdy partners. How's it going eh? When Jordy-Boy isn't busy dodging bullets over on Toronto Street, we continue to dig deep down here in the lab, seeking new ways to pound, pummel and otherwise titillate the Propagandhi listening public. In other news, you know that when Gary Coleman going to ... (more)The Current Threat Level in Israel is Elevated to Orange…
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on May 24th, 2010 in Activism, Commentary
...With a Big Red Nose and a Multicolored Wig: doot-doot-doodle-oodle oot doot do doo! doot-doot-doodle-oodle oot doot do doo! DOOT-doodle-do-doo! DOOT-doodle-do-doo! doodle-doodle-doodle-doodle-do-do-do-doo! Let's hope our pal Chris Pastor (aka Jamaica Plain) has better luck with his Ship to Gaza Project.British Petroleum
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on May 23rd, 2010 in Activism
There is growing frustration over the ongoing environmental catastrophe of a British Petroleum oil rig spewing over 5000 barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico every day for the past month, decimating sensitive ecosystems all along the Gulf Coast. There is no end in sight as BP has proven ... (more)Support Kevin Olliff
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on May 21st, 2010 in Activism, Band News, Commentary
Got a letter in the mail today that originated from within the walls of the infamous Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles. It was from this 23-year old kid named Kevin, who has been locked up for over a year without trial, facing 4 years in a penitentiary ... (more)
Cop Car Burned! All Criticisms of Global Capitalism Rendered Moot!
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on June 27th, 2010 in Commentary
i don't endorse violence. i don't think it's the ideal way forward to a better society. i think all sane people would agree. heck, i don't even endorse vandalism in the "service" of social change. i'm conservative that way. but the disproportionate reaction (to the disproportionate mainstream media coverage) to ... (more)