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'''Justin Cathal Geever''' (born February 21, 1973), known professionally as '''Justin Sane''', is an American singer and guitarist. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of [[Anti-Flag]], a [[punk rock]] band formed in 1988 in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]] that was known for its [[left-wing]] political views, until their disbandment in 2023. Sane holds [[Multiple citizenship|dual]] US and Irish citizenship<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD1aGnTigWk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/jD1aGnTigWk |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=Anti-Flag Interview @ Taubertal 2008 by festivals2go.com|via=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and lives in Pittsburgh. His stage name was bestowed upon him by friends in Pittsburgh's punk scene. |
'''Justin Cathal Geever''' (born February 21, 1973), known professionally as '''Justin Sane''', is an American singer and guitarist. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of [[Anti-Flag]], a [[punk rock]] band formed in 1988 in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]] that was known for its [[left-wing]] political views, until their disbandment in 2023. Sane holds [[Multiple citizenship|dual]] US and Irish citizenship<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD1aGnTigWk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/jD1aGnTigWk |archive-date=2021-12-13 |url-status=live|title=Anti-Flag Interview @ Taubertal 2008 by festivals2go.com|via=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and lives in Pittsburgh. His stage name was bestowed upon him by friends in Pittsburgh's punk scene. On July 19, 2023, Anti-Flag abruptly disbanded following the release of a podcast episode that leveled accusations of sexual assault against "a singer in a political punk band" believed to be Justin Sane. |
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Justin Sane | |
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 Sane performing live at Reload Festival 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Justin Cathal Geever |
| Born | February 21, 1973 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock, hardcore punk, skate punk, anarcho-punk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | RCA, Fat Wreck Chords, A-F, Sideonedummy |
| Website | justinsane |
Justin Cathal Geever (born February 21, 1973), known professionally as Justin Sane, is an American singer and guitarist. He was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of Anti-Flag, a punk rock band formed in 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that was known for its left-wing political views, until their disbandment in 2023. Sane holds dual US and Irish citizenship[1] and lives in Pittsburgh. His stage name was bestowed upon him by friends in Pittsburgh's punk scene. On July 19, 2023, Anti-Flag abruptly disbanded following the release of a podcast episode that leveled accusations of sexual assault against "a singer in a political punk band" believed to be Justin Sane.
Biography
Early life
Sane was born the youngest child in a working class Irish-American family, and cites his parents as inspirations. His parents were vegetarians and they opened the first vegetarian restaurant in Pittsburgh, inspiring Sane to become a vegetarian and animal rights advocate. As a boy he saw his parents participate in rallies, and as he got older he participated.
Sane's sister Lucy gave him his first guitar which got him into punk rock and hardcore. The first song Sane wrote was about a young person overdosing, and his second was about televangelists.
Career
In 1988, Sane formed Anti-Flag with friend Pat Thetic.[2] In 1996, they released their first album, Die for the Government. Later that year, Andy Flag left the band as a result of personal disputes. Various band members came and went during 1997 and 1998, after which they finally settled on a permanent line-up consisting of Sane as lead guitarist/vocalist, Thetic as drummer, Chris Head as guitarist/backing vocalist, and Chris "#2" Barker as bassist/second vocalist.[3] In 1998, the band released their second album, Their System Doesn't Work For You.
In 1999 Anti-Flag released their third album, A New Kind of Army, and founded their own label, A-F Records. In 2001, they signed to Fat Wreck Chords after discussions with the label's owner, "Fat Mike" Burkett.[4] Following their switch to Fat Wreck Chords, the band released Underground Network.
Mobilize, recorded shortly after the September 11, 2001 attacks, was released early 2002.[5] Anti-Flag released a split CD with Bouncing Souls seven months later. 2003 saw the release of The Terror State, produced by Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. Anti-Flag's first DVD, Death of a Nation, was released in 2004. The DVD includes live footage, three music videos, an interview with the band, behind-the-scenes tour footage, and three montages compiled by the band.[6]
In 2006, Anti-Flag released For Blood and Empire on RCA Records. The Bright Lights of America was released in 2008.
In May 2008, Sane moved to East End, London but he subsequently returned to Pittsburgh.
On March 4, 2009, Sane jumped into the crowd at a concert at the LCR in Norwich to stop a scuffle which broke out and landed awkwardly, breaking his collar bone. This caused Anti-Flag to cancel the remainder of their tour with Rise Against and their upcoming headlining tour of Europe.[7] The same year, a 2 track split album with Rise Against was released, originally given away with any merchandise purchase on the 2009 Rise Against/Anti-Flag/Flobots UK tour.
Break-up of Anti-Flag and allegations of misconduct
On July 19, 2023, Anti-Flag disbanded without warning and initially without an explanation, in the middle of a European tour; the band's social media profiles, alongside Sane's personal social media profiles, were taken offline.[8] Stereogum, an indie music news site, and Us Weekly, an entertainment magazine, linked Anti-Flag's breakup to a podcast episode released on July 19, the same day as the band's dissolution, that leveled accusations of sexual assault against "a singer in a political punk band" believed to be Sane.[8][9] Shortly after the band's breakup, Punk Rock Saves Lives, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting better mental and physical health in the punk rock scene, severed ties with Sane, releasing a statement acknowledging that although "the entire story [had] not unfolded yet," they made their decision "in the interest of our community and keeping in faith with [their] core values."[10]
On July 26, Sane released a statement through his reactivated personal Instagram account denying the accusations and calling them "categorically false"; in his statement, Sane also explained the length of time before he made a statement, stating that he needed time to "absorb the initial shock." His Anti-Flag bandmates released a separate statement explaining their decision to disband.[11]
Equipment
Sane primarily uses ESP and LTD Eclipses, now almost exclusively after becoming an endorser of ESP. In the past, Sane used Gibson Les Pauls as well. Sane usually uses high gain Marshall amp heads like JCM800s, 900s, & 2000s and Marshall 1960 cabs. Sane and Head have used Orange and Hiwatt amplifiers and cabinets on recent tours.
Education
Sane graduated from The Oakland School in Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in communications and minoring in political science.
Solo work
Sane has released several solo recordings, such as 2001's six-track EP These are the Days and 2003's Life, Love and the Pursuit of Justice. These recordings generally focus on love, family, and more everyday concepts rather than the politically charged stance of Anti-Flag.
Discography
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Anti-Flag:
- Die for the Government (1996)
- North America Sucks (1998)
- Their System Doesn't Work for You (1998)
- A New Kind of Army (1999)
- Underground Network (2001)
- Mobilize (2002)
- BYO Split Series, Vol 4 (2002)
- The Terror State (2003)
- For Blood and Empire (2006)
- A Benefit for the Victims of Violent Crime (2007)
- The Bright Lights of America (2008)
- The People or the Gun (2009)
- The General Strike (2012)
- American Spring (2015)
- American Fall (2017)
- American Reckoning (2018)
- 20/20 Vision (2020)
- Lies They Tell Our Children (2023)
Solo:
- Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Justice (2002)
- These are the Days EP (2002)
- Gas Land Terror EP (2011)
References
- ^ "Anti-Flag Interview @ Taubertal 2008 by festivals2go.com". Archived from the original on December 13, 2021 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Malkin, John (April 27, 2005). "Justin Sane's Military Free Zone". WireTap Magazine. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008.
- ^ Stoffel, Michelle (December 3, 2007). "Interview with Anti-Flag". Punkbands.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2008.
- ^ Harlow, Luke (2001). "Anti-Flag - Justin Sane". Decapolis. Archived from the original on October 9, 2009.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; September 28, 2001 suggested (help)CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Mobilize liner notes, 2002.
- ^ Death of a Nation DVD liner notes
- ^ Mervis, Scott (June 4, 2009). "Anti-Flag rages back with punkest record in years". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Simpson, Kaitlin (July 20, 2023). "Punk Band Anti-Flag Abruptly Breaks Up After 35 Years Amid Their European Tour". Us Weekly. Archived from the original on July 21, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (July 20, 2023). "Anti-Flag Announce Break Up Following Possible Rape Accusations Against Frontman". Stereogum. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ "Punk Rock Saves Lives cuts ties with Justin Sane of Anti-Flag". Punknews. July 21, 2023. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; July 23, 2023 suggested (help) - ^ Monroe, Jazz (July 26, 2023). "Anti-Flag Issue Statements on Breakup and Sexual Assault Allegation Against Justin Sane". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
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