The A.C.A.B.

The A.C.A.B.

Infobox musical artist
Name =
Img_capt = The A.C.A.B. from "This is The A.C.A.B." cover sleeve: (left to right) Irfan, Mono, Max, Edy
Img_size =
Background = group_or_band
Origin = flagicon|Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genre = Streetpunk, Oi!, Indie rock, Post-punk revival
Years_active = 1994–2003 2005–present
Label = Clockwork Records
Associated_acts = Gerhana Skacinta, The Times
URL = [http://www.theacab.com theacab.com]
Current_members = Max Hafiz
Edy J. Herwan
Mono
Irfan Iskandar

The A.C.A.B. is a Malaysian rock band. The band was formerly known as A.C.A.B. from 1994 to 2003 which popularized streetpunk/oi! in the Malaysian underground music scene. The band regrouped in 2005 while adopting indie rock as their genre.

History

A.C.A.B. (1994-2003)

The band was formed by vocalist Megat Hafiz (under the stage name Magskin) and guitarist Edy J. Herwan in Kuala Lumpur in 1994 and was joined by Anas on guitar, Sham on bass and Black on drums. They released a demo a year later and started gigging across Malaysia. In 1996 they released an EP titled "Unite & Fight" while Anas left the band.

In 1997 they released their debut album which was made out of a combination of the A.C.A.B. demo tape and the "United & Fight" EP. They gained a wider audience with the ska infused single "Fight For Your Rights". "Eastern Oi!" was released in the end of 1998 after Edy left. Their popularity increased within the underground scene while the band was associated with Malaysia's skinhead subculture which was receiving negative attention from the press.

They released a live album "Live & Loud" in 2000 with the band line-up consisting of Megat on guitar and vocals, Anas as bassist and Zul on drums. A.C.A.B. disbanded after playing their last gig in 2003 as Megat pursued his education overseas. Musicians that have played in A.C.A.B. continued their musical careers with their own bands such as Edy with Gerhana Skacinta and Irfan with The Times. They were recognized as "The Godfathers of streetpunk and oi!" and inspired the birth of ska in Malaysia. "A Tribute to A.C.A.B." was recorded by various artists under the Clockwork Records label in 2004 in honour of the band.

The A.C.A.B. (2005-present)

Megat returned home from his studies in the United Kingdom as a reformed skinhead and using the name Max Hafix, he decided to reformed the group with Edy, Irfan and Mono and adding "the" to the band's name as result of Megat's British influence. The band signaled their return with a performance at Rock the World gig in 2005 with a mix of old songs and new material. With music heavily influenced by the British indie rock and post-punk revival scene, The A.C.A.B. released "This is The A.C.A.B." in 2006 drawing old as well as new fans to their new direction in music.

Because of the lack of supporters around Malaysia and singapore, they decided to make this band as a part time job in funfairs and wedding ceremonies. They are now working at a construction company as contract workers.

Members

Current line-up

*Megat "Max" Hafiz - guitar, vocals
*Edy J. Herwan - guitar
*Mono - bass
*Irfan Iskandar -drums

Former members

*Black ACAB
*Sham ACAB
*Anas ACAB
*Zul ACAB
*Botak ACAB

Discography

Demo

*"A.C.A.B."

EPs

*"Unite & Fight for your Life

Albums

*"A.C.A.B."(ALL COPS ARE BASTARD)
*"Eastern Oi!" (OI! TIMUR)
*"Orang Timur (syj tribute)
*"Skinhead 4 Life" (SKINHEAD SELAMANYA)
*"Bangun WAKE UP'
*"This is The A.C.A.B."
*"Mereka Penganggur"
*"Rempit Jalanan"

Live albums

*"Live & Loud"
*"Live & Loud 2"

Compilations

*"We Are The Skins - The Singles 98"
*"Days of Being Wild: 1995-1999"
*"No. 1"

References

* [http://www.theacab.com/history.html The A.C.A.B. history]
* [http://www.gempakstarz.com/gforum/viewtopic.php?p=115030&sid=119ab57645cb2a15bfabfe286ac58420 Gempak Starz forum]
* [http://mentharas.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=85 A.C.A.B. biography]
* [http://tam89records.0catch.com/malaysia.htm Malaysian Punk Discography]

External links

* [http://www.theacab.com/index.html This is THE A.C.A.B.]
* [http://www.myspace.com/theacab The A.C.A.B.'s Myspace page]


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