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Screeching Weasel members quit the band
Following the drama that took place during the Screeching Weasel set at SXSW at which front man Ben Weasel punched a female fan, the other four members of Screeching Weasel, guitarists Dan Schafer and Drew Fredrichsen, bassist Justin Perkins and drummer Adam Cargin, have resigned from the band.The four released the following statement: "The members of Screeching Weasel would like to offer a sincere apology to our fans, our management (Ben Perlstein @ Motivation Management), Chad and Vanessa @ Fat Wreck Chords, Deborah Toscano @ Devil Dolls Booking, The Scoot Inn and it's employees, all the support bands, and anyone else negatively impacted by the scene that developed in Austin last Friday night, March 18th. The un-calculated act put forth by Ben (Weasel) Foster leading up to and including the violence that erupted on stage is seen by the band as shameful and embarrassing. The sentiments and actions expressed were completely out of our control and in no way represent the band members...