GrimSkunk

GrimSkunk
GrimSkunk (2009)
GrimSkunk (2009)
Background information
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Years active1988–present
LabelsIndica • Cargo Records
MembersFranz Schuller
Joe Evil
Ben Shatskoff
Alain Vadboncoeur
Vincent Peake
Peter Edwards
Past membersMarc-Boris St-Maurice (1988-1999)
Tod Wirschem(1999 - 2004)
Ben Shatskoff (2009-2021)
Websitewww.grimskunk.com

GrimSkunk is a rock band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with punk, rock, progressive and world music influences. Its style is self-described as "world punk"[1] It is 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.[2]

  1. ^ Gabriel Allard (15 October 1999). "Un grand groupe" (PDF) (in French). Retrieved 13 November 2008.
  2. ^ "GrimSkunk, trente ans passés contre l'ordre établi". Le Devoir (in French). 28 April 2018. Retrieved 2020-03-07.