Liberteer is the grindcore project of Santa Cruz, California–based musician Matthew Widener, best known for his work for Exhumed, The County Medical Examiners and Cretin.[1] The project started out as a band under the name Citizen and went through a name change with Widener's shifting political views.[2] It released its debut album, Better to Die on Your Feet Than Live on Your Knees in 2012 through Relapse Records.[3]
Liberteer | |
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| Also known as | Citizen (2004-2011) |
| Origin | Santa Cruz, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Grindcore |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Relapse |
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| Website | liberteer |
Liberteer's lyrics mainly deal with anarchism.[1] Compositionally, its sound also features unconventional elements such as brass and banjo sections,[4] as well as influences from classical music, which Widener studies and composes.[1]
Members
edit- Matthew Widener – vocals, all instruments
- Derrick – bass (2004–2011)
- Mike – drums (2004–2011)
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- Manifesto for the New Patriot (2005, as Citizen)
- Better to Die on Your Feet Than Live on Your Knees (2012)
References
edit- ^ a b c Stosuy, Brandon (February 23, 2012). "Build No System". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ Stosuy, Brandon (February 17, 2012). "Liberteer: Better to Die on Your Feet Than Live on Your Knees". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ "Exclusive Track Premiere: Liberteer's "I Am Spartacus"". MetalSucks. January 6, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ Hume, Kiel (January 29, 2012). "Liberteer- Better to Die on Your Feet than Live on Your Knees". Exclaim!. Retrieved September 2, 2016.