Anti Cimex
Punk Hardcore Band from Sweden formed in 1981
Anti Cimex were a Swedish crust punk band, based in Skövde, Gothenburg, Linköping, and Malmö, at different times, that formed in 1981. They were one of the first bands to define Scandinavian hardcore punk. Their second 7-inch is considered to be a subgenre-defining D-beat record. Scene historian Peter Jandreus describes the group as the most famous Swedish punk band of the 1977–1987 era.Their name is taken from the Swedish pest control company with the same name, Anticimex, the name of this company, in turn, comes from the Latin name of a particular type of bed bug; Cimex.
History
Formed in 1981, the original line-up was: Jonsson on bass, Nillen on vocals, Charlie on drums, and Jocke on guitar. Jonsson was, for a time, bassist in the Shitlickers, another early Swedish D-beat band. After rehearsing for a while, they released their first 7-inch EP Anarkist Attack. In 1982 they kicked out Nillen. Jonsson took over the vocals part, and Conrad took over the bass playing. The next 7-inch EP, called Raped Ass, was released in 1983. This work is considered one of the most severe in the history of hardcore. In 1984 they released another 7-inch EP, Victims Of A Bomb Raid. In 1986 they released a mini-LP (12-inch) called Criminal Trap. (This 12-inch is also included as a bonus on the Absolut Country of Sweden CD). At this time Jocke had got tired of the band and they asked Cliff if he wanted to join the band but he declined, and the rest of the band members got tired of the problems and it resulted in the band splitting up.
In 1990 they decided to start the band again after Cliff had agreed to join, and they say that it is thanks to him that they regrouped. They released the comeback album Absolut Country Of Sweden the same year. In 1993 they released a raw live album Made In Sweden. The show was also shot on video but never released. They later released a new live 7-inch single Fucked In Finland and later on they released the album Scandinavian Jawbreaker. After the release of this album the band split up and the members started in other bands such as Driller Killer (Cliff), and Wolfpack (Jonsson).In 2005 Dead City records released the A Tribute To Anti-Cimex LP, featuring a line-up of D-beat and crust bands from all over the world that were influenced by Anti-Cimex. Notable bands include Disclose (Japan), Wolfbrigade (Sweden), Ratos de Porão (Brazil), Doom (UK), and many more.
Members
Final line-up
Tomas "Freke" Jonsson - bass (1981), vocals (1982-1993) (ex-Wolfpack, Moment Maniacs, ex-Shitlickers)
Cliff Lundberg - guitar (1990-1993) (Driller Killer, Perukers, Moderat Likvidation, Black Uniforms)
Robert "Lefty" Jörgensen - bass (1991-1993; died) (Driller Killer, Perukers, Black Uniforms)
Charlie Claeson - drums (1981–93), bass (1985) (Troublemakers, Driller Killer, Not Enough Hate, Psychotic Youth, The Great German Re-Research, Death Dealers, The Partisans)
Past members
Nils "Nillen" Andersson - vocals (1981-1982) (Other bands: DNA)
Joakim "Jocke" Pettersson - guitar (1981-1986)
Bonni "Bonta" Pontén - guitar, vocals (1981) (Other bands: Asta Kask)
Christian "Cutting" - bass (1982; died)
Sixten Andersson - bass (1984-1985)
Conrad - bass (1983; 1985-1991)
Jean-Louis Huhta - drums (1984-1987) (Other bands: Brommage dub, Cortex, Disko 3000, Lucky People Center, Ocsid, The Skull Defekts, Stonefunkers, Fleshquartet)
Patrik Granath - drums (1985) (Other bands: Giftgasattack)
Timeline
History
Formed in 1981, the original line-up was: Jonsson on bass, Nillen on vocals, Charlie on drums, and Jocke on guitar. Jonsson was, for a time, bassist in the Shitlickers, another early Swedish D-beat band. After rehearsing for a while, they released their first 7-inch EP Anarkist Attack. In 1982 they kicked out Nillen. Jonsson took over the vocals part, and Conrad took over the bass playing. The next 7-inch EP, called Raped Ass, was released in 1983. This work is considered one of the most severe in the history of hardcore. In 1984 they released another 7-inch EP, Victims Of A Bomb Raid. In 1986 they released a mini-LP (12-inch) called Criminal Trap. (This 12-inch is also included as a bonus on the Absolut Country of Sweden CD). At this time Jocke had got tired of the band and they asked Cliff if he wanted to join the band but he declined, and the rest of the band members got tired of the problems and it resulted in the band splitting up.
In 1990 they decided to start the band again after Cliff had agreed to join, and they say that it is thanks to him that they regrouped. They released the comeback album Absolut Country Of Sweden the same year. In 1993 they released a raw live album Made In Sweden. The show was also shot on video but never released. They later released a new live 7-inch single Fucked In Finland and later on they released the album Scandinavian Jawbreaker. After the release of this album the band split up and the members started in other bands such as Driller Killer (Cliff), and Wolfpack (Jonsson).In 2005 Dead City records released the A Tribute To Anti-Cimex LP, featuring a line-up of D-beat and crust bands from all over the world that were influenced by Anti-Cimex. Notable bands include Disclose (Japan), Wolfbrigade (Sweden), Ratos de Porão (Brazil), Doom (UK), and many more.
Members
Final line-up
Tomas "Freke" Jonsson - bass (1981), vocals (1982-1993) (ex-Wolfpack, Moment Maniacs, ex-Shitlickers)
Cliff Lundberg - guitar (1990-1993) (Driller Killer, Perukers, Moderat Likvidation, Black Uniforms)
Robert "Lefty" Jörgensen - bass (1991-1993; died) (Driller Killer, Perukers, Black Uniforms)
Charlie Claeson - drums (1981–93), bass (1985) (Troublemakers, Driller Killer, Not Enough Hate, Psychotic Youth, The Great German Re-Research, Death Dealers, The Partisans)
Past members
Nils "Nillen" Andersson - vocals (1981-1982) (Other bands: DNA)
Joakim "Jocke" Pettersson - guitar (1981-1986)
Bonni "Bonta" Pontén - guitar, vocals (1981) (Other bands: Asta Kask)
Christian "Cutting" - bass (1982; died)
Sixten Andersson - bass (1984-1985)
Conrad - bass (1983; 1985-1991)
Jean-Louis Huhta - drums (1984-1987) (Other bands: Brommage dub, Cortex, Disko 3000, Lucky People Center, Ocsid, The Skull Defekts, Stonefunkers, Fleshquartet)
Patrik Granath - drums (1985) (Other bands: Giftgasattack)
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This Fucking System
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Agipunk
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Diablos Recs.
Official Recordings 1982 - 1986
2019 - SwedenPunk, Hardcore
CD Minimax ⎯ 24 Tracks
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Victims Of A Bomb Raid 1982-1984
2018 - SwedenHardcore, Punk
Vinyl LP ⎯ 17 Tracks
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The Lost Mixes
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Cassette Album ⎯ 4 Tracks
Black Konflik Records
7 Inches
2013 - SwedenHardcore, Punk
Box Set, Vinyl, Flexi-disc Album Compilation ⎯ 22 Tracks
Nada Nada Discos
Fucked In Sweden
2006 - SwedenPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl LP ⎯ 16 Tracks
New Prejudice A2o Records
The Records 81-86
2006 - SwedenPunk, Hardcore
CD Album Compilation ⎯ 24 Tracks
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Victims Of A Bomb Raid
1984 - SwedenPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 4 Tracks
Malign Massacre Records
Anarkist Attack!!
1983 - SwedenPunk, Hardcore
Cassette Single Sided ⎯ 15 Tracks
Anti-cimex Records
K.A.A.S April 1982
1982 - SwedenPunk, Hardcore
Cassette Single Sided ⎯ 4 Tracks
Not On Label (anti Cimex Self-released)
K.A.A.S January 1982
1982 - SwedenPunk
Cassette Single Sided ⎯ 13 Tracks
Not On Label (anti Cimex Self-released)
Anti-Cimex-EP / Anarkist Attack
1982 - SwedenPunk, Hardcore
Vinyl 7" ⎯ 4 Tracks
Bullshit Recordz
Scandinavian Jawbreaker & Made In Sweden
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CD Album Compilation ⎯ 23 Tracks
New Prejudice A2o Records
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