antillectual

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Biography

Antillectual forms in September 2000. Before the band records their debut full length ‘Silencing Civilization’ (released by Angry Youth Records) it released several demos. This debut album gets a lot of critical acclaim. It gives the band the opportunity to tour monthly in 2006. 2007 finally brings them new recordings.

Description

People call Antillectual’s music aggressive yet melodic punkrock with critical and original lyrics. The music is raw and diverse, the band’s lyrics discuss both political and personal developments. Antillectual’s influences vary from punk to metal to hardcore to emo. And beyond.Live

Live 

Last 3 years Antillectual played over 200 shows. Among them two 3-week USA-tours, four 2-week Euro-tours. Playing with Ignite, Strung Out, Strike Anywhere, Against Me!, A Wilhelm Scream, and The Lawrence Arms. Besides touring the USA Antillectual toured the U.K., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. Antillectual plays energetic live shows that inspire a lot of people.

Sophomore Full-Length album ‘Testimony’

The highly anticipated second album ‘Testimony’ features 10 songs ranging from blazing hardcore to melodic rock, accompanied by lyrics on politics, protest and personal feelings and supported by pounding drums and catchy guitar riffs. Recorded mixed and mastered by Nico van Montfort (Face Tomorrow, Malkovich, Instil). Recorded in August 2007, release March 3, 2008. The album will be released in Japan and the USA later in 2008.

Releases:

‘Facts, Opinions & In Between’ (2003, D.I.Y.)
‘Silencing Civilization’ (2005, Angry Youth Records)
‘Waves’ (7”, 2007, Square of Opposition Records)
‘Testimony’ (2008, Fond of Life Records, Infected Records, No Reason Records, Rise or Rust Records, Shield Recordings, Youth Way Records)
Numerous international compilation albums

Tours:

Among many more tours:
February 2004, 8 dates (Ita, Ger)
July/August 2004, 20 dates (USA-the full East-coast)
March 2005, 9 dates (Ger, Fr, Ita, Lux, Swi)
April 2006, 8 dates (Fr, Ita, A, Lux)
May 2006, 6 dates (U.K.)
January 2007, 10 dates (Fr, Sp)
July 2007, 16 dates (USA-the full East-coast)
September-October 2007, 16 dates (Fr, Ita, A, Ger)
January 2008, 16 dates (UK, Bel, Ger)

Opinions on ‘Testimony’ (2008):

Punx.nl:

“Indeed, Silencing Civilization’s successor is a straight up hit! … Well, a band that spreads its message with this much passion and integrity and, on top of that, is a treat for the ear, what else could one wish for? How beautiful punkrock can be.”

Lamette.it:

“Testimony is undoubtedly an incredibly coherent and meticulously thought out piece of music … It’s highly recommended to listen to the album on repeat, especially if you want to expand your views and musical ideas. I suggest you to immediately order your copy.”

Dedication.it:

“’Testimony’ will win over all lovers of this kind of music with refined melodic hardcore/punk enriched with political and social lyrics … Antillectual convinces me totally and doesn’t leave any unpleasant feeling behind. It all works out for the best.
High technically compositions enriched by diverse rhythms and melodies, this is one of the better punk/hardcore releases in recent months.”