The Shizit
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | J.P. Anderson, Brian Shrader |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
| Products | Albums: Evil Inside, Script Kiddie, Soundtrack for the Revolution, Remixed for the Revolution, Live at Club Spirit, The Shizit |
The Shizit was a digital hardcore ensemble originating from Seattle, Washington, established in 1999 by J.P. Anderson and Brian Shrader. Their musical style fused elements of gabber, breakbeat, drum and bass, hardcore techno, hardcore punk, and heavy metal guitar riffs, complemented by forceful political themes in their lyrics. They launched two albums via MP3.com, cultivating a steadily expanding underground fan base. In 2001, their third album, Soundtrack for the Revolution, was issued through the Canadian independent label E115 Records; tracks from this release were included on Alec Empire's compilation titled "Don't Fuck With US". The group toured Europe alongside Alec Empire and incorporated turntablist Jason Alberts into their lineup. Internal conflicts between Anderson and Shrader led to the band's dissolution in 2003. Subsequently, D-Trash Records released a remix compilation named Remixed for the Revolution.
Following the band's breakup, Anderson developed his project Rabbit Junk and in 2009 issued an album under The Shizit moniker, which violated contractual agreements with Shrader. After receiving a cease and desist order, the project was rebranded as The Named.
Members
- J.P. Anderson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, programming (1999–2003)
- Brian Shrader – lead guitar, backing vocals, samples (1999–2003)
- Jason Alberts – turntables (2003)
Discography
- Evil Inside (1999, MP3.com)
- Script Kiddie (2000, MP3.com)
- Soundtrack for the Revolution (2001, E115) (also known as SoFTeR)
- Remixed for the Revolution (2004, D-Trash)
- Live at Club Spirit (2008, D-Trash)
- The Shizit (2009, D-Trash) (reissued as The Named in 2010)