GrimSkunk
GrimSkunk | |
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GrimSkunk (2009) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Indica • Cargo Records |
| Members | Franz Schuller Joe Evil Ben Shatskoff Alain Vadboncoeur Vincent Peake Peter Edwards |
| Past members | Marc-Boris St-Maurice (1988-1999) Tod Wirschem(1999 - 2004) Ben Shatskoff (2009-2021) |
| Website | www |
GrimSkunk is a rock band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, influenced by punk, rock, progressive and world music. Their style is self-described as "world punk". They are regarded as being part of the foundation of the Quebec alternative scene, having influenced many young musicians and bands.
The band integrates many languages into its songs, such as French, English, Spanish, Greek and Persian. It has also integrated many styles of music, including punk rock, hardcore, reggae, progressive and psychedelic rock, ska, rap and world music.
Over the years, the band shared the stage with many prominent acts such as System Of A Down, Meshuggah, Manu Chao and Suicidal Tendencies, as well as peers Anonymus, Vulgaires Machins, Deadly Apples and The Sainte Catherines. They have toured extensively, including concerts on four continents.