Zeke (band)
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Zeke /ˈziːk/ is an American hardcore punk band from Seattle, Washington. They are known for their extremely high-powered, driving guitar sound mixed with blues-rock influences, and are therefore sometimes compared to Motörhead.[1][2] Zeke released their first single, "West Seattle Acid Party", in 1993; after several album releases on indie label Scooch Pooch Records, they signed with Epitaph in 1998. They are currently signed to Relapse Records.
The song "Death Alley" was on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, the song "Long Train Runnin'" appeared on Tony Hawk's Underground 2, and "Kill the King" recently appeared on Tony Hawk's Project 8. Zeke recently appeared on the Project Gotham Racing Xbox 360 soundtrack.
Zeke released a digital EP entitled Kings of the Highway in 2007. It includes the tracks "Lords of the Highway", "Kings and Queens" and "Hay Bailer", as well as a cover of GG Allin's "Die When You Die".
Members of the bands Napalm Death,[3] Voivod, and Fear Factory, as well as musicians Hank III and Duff McKagan, have been seen and photographed wearing Zeke t-shirts.
Discography
- Super Sound Racing (IFA, 1994) (Scooch Pooch (reissue), 1995)
- Flat Tracker (Scooch Pooch, 1996)
- PIG (live album), 1997)
- Kicked in the Teeth (Epitaph, 1998)
- True Crime (Dropkick, 1999)
- Pinstriping Dutchman's Coffina: Von Dutch Tribute (1999)
- Dirty Sanchez (Epitaph, 2000)
- Death Alley (Aces and Eights, 2001)
- Live and Uncensored (Live Album, 2003)
- 'Til the Livin' End (Relapse, 2004)
- Split EP w/ Disfear (Relapse, 2004)
- Split CD w/ Peter Pan Speedrock (Bitzcore, 2005)
- Kings of the Highway (Digital release) (Relapse, 2007)
Compilations
- Contaminated VI
- We're A Happy Family: A Tribute To Ramones
- Mad Mike Jones Presents Mototrax 1
- How We Rock
- Alpha Motherfuckers: A Tribute To Turbonegro
- Free The West Memphis 3: A Benefit For...
- Punk-O-Rama Vol. 5
- Serial Killer Compilation
- Free Air Festival
- A Fistful Of Rock 'N Roll Vol. 1
- Built For Speed: A Motorhead Tribute
- Of Things To Come (Soundtrack)
- Punk-O-Rama Vol. 4: Straight Outta The Pit
- Punk-O-Rama Vol. 3
- Goin' After Pussy: Teasers & Tidbits
- Live At The Colourbox Vol. 2
- Pogo, Strut, Slam, Swivel & Mosh
- Scooch Pooch Plays: Their Original Sins
Members
Guitar, vocals: Blind Marky Felchtone
Guitar: Chris Johnsen(live only)
Bass: Jason Freeman (live only)
Drums, backing vocals: Donny Paycheck
former members
Abe Zanuel Riggs III, Dizzy Lee Roth: Guitar
Kurt Colfelt, Jeff Matz, Mark Pierce: bass
References
- ^ Review @ Allmusic
- ^ ZEKE interview
- ^ MTV web site, Napalm Death page