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A Struggle In Vain

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About Me

A STRUGGLE IN VAIN formed in the early spring of 2006. Based on the fundamentals of anarchism and most definately on having a good time, A Struggle In Vain plays music that is without general classification, blending elements of punk with a hiphop influenced vocal style care of the wide ranging influences of singer/lyricist rien and drummer/singer chad with his raging punk vox. Backed by riffmeister chris on guitar with his unique, in-you-face style and complimented by bassist mike who ties it all together, A STRUGGLE IN VAIN is what you get. We are anti-racist, anti-patriarch, anti-homophobe, and anti-authority, but by no means do we consider ourselves to be PC. We dont pretend to know how to save the world. Its all about the music and its what we live for. Its all an excuse anyways- an excuse to hang with friends, an excuse to get drunk, an excuse to have a good time. Whatever the reasoning, we play the only way we know how and call it how we see it. Hopefully amidst the good times the message is heard. When all is said and done we strive to be better human beings, and maybe this struggle we often find to be in vain wont be in vain after all. Until then we will be pleased to inspire and PO anyone who cares to listen. UP THE PUNX!As of September 2007 ASIV has undergone its first lineup change. Guitar player Chris has been replaced by bass player Mike and ex Slander bassist Charlie has been added solidifying the current lineup. So far things are lookin up and rest assured ASIV will only become more of a force to be reckoned with with a rejuvinated outlook and more PO'ed than ever. Tell the Ma's and Pa's to hide the kids- were comin to your town soon bringin the revolution with us! Peace, love, unity, equality, and as always, mother- f'n anarchy till the end!As of December 2007 ASIV is no more as members disband to pursue new projects. Thanx to everyone over the course of the last 2 years who supported us, booked us a show, gave us a place to stay, shared their liquor, and put up with our s*%t! You made it all worth it. Its been fun. Keep the struggle alive. Future project links will be posted here. If you like what you hear, this is just the beginning. One
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Member Since: 6/4/2006
Band Members: rien chad mike
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Sounds Like: Depends on how much we drink...
Record Label: Over the Hill & Washed Up records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

LYRICS, LYRICS, LYRICS....

..>..>..>..>..>..> ..> MODERN HUMANITY HAS SOLD ITS SOUL Those who have attained the greatest purity of expression usually are the ones who have manifested the highest degree of social mindfull...
Posted by A Struggle In Vain on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:57:00 PST

SELF DETERMINATION IS AN ACT OF SELF DEFENSE...

Our present standards of living throughout North America are overwhelming.  The pace and complexity of life has built a society that assumes more, bigger, and faster defines better, healthier, an...
Posted by A Struggle In Vain on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:51:00 PST

ON A PERSONAL NOTE...

Keep in mind this is more or less a personal analyzation intended as a means for myself to clarify the little voice inside my head...  Take it for what its worth.    Life has its u...
Posted by A Struggle In Vain on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:49:00 PST

THE RIDICULOUSNESS, THE ABSURDITY- The angst of common sense.

Take a moment.  Look around.  Is it just me or is it plain to see?  We live amongst the most dangerous coecive organization the world has known; a government entrusted with military pow...
Posted by A Struggle In Vain on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:46:00 PST

WAS JESUS AN ANARCHIST- Christianity and anarchism??.. Intersting tidbit.

You have to admit, no matter your beliefs, the fascination with the distortion of history is indeed fascinating.... Common to all mankind, the Higher Law or the Law of God, was originally founded in t...
Posted by A Struggle In Vain on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:44:00 PST

PERSPECTIVE ON ANARCHISM IN AMERICA....

In our modern day lives It seems the odds are stacked against us.  In our attempts to see through the bullshit we manage to often overwhelm ourselves with so much reality that It becomes rather e...
Posted by A Struggle In Vain on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 11:42:00 PST

TO THEM BELONGS THE FUTURE...

When we think of anarchism we must think of the future- the growing generation.  It is they upon whom will carry the task of carrying our wisdom forward.  In proportion that the young g...
Posted by A Struggle In Vain on Sat, 19 May 2007 12:24:00 PST

IS ANARCHISM SPECIFICALLY VIOLENT?...

Some may very well tell you violence is a necessary evil.  Some anarchists may very well believe so also.  I believe violence a necessity to preserve society AS IS.  To support, defend,...
Posted by A Struggle In Vain on Sat, 19 May 2007 12:23:00 PST

FROM THE MOUTH OF MUMIA ABU- JAMAL...

This excerpt is taken from his book"All Things Censored"... ...what can the word unconstitutional really mean?  That term, which seems to go to the core principles upon which the state rests, is ...
Posted by A Struggle In Vain on Sat, 19 May 2007 12:12:00 PST

TO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE IN 2008....

First off, let me say, Im not entirely opposed to voting on a local level.  I have witnessed some validity when it comes to voting for local issues.  Secondly, I have voted since ive been of...
Posted by A Struggle In Vain on Sat, 19 May 2007 12:09:00 PST