Zeke (band)

Zeke
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk, hard rock, heavy metal, speed metal
Years active1992–present
LabelsEpitaph, Relapse
MembersBlind Marky Felchtone
Donny Paycheck
Jason Freeman
Jeff Hiatt
Past membersJeff Hiatt
Chris Johnsen
Buzzy
Kurt Colfelt
Jeff Matz
Mark Pierce
Abe Zanuel Riggs III
Dizzy Lee Roth
Kyle Whitefoot
Dayne Porras
Websitezekeyou.com

Zeke /ˈziːk/ is an American hardcore punk band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1992. They are known for their extremely fast, energetic guitar sound. Zeke mixes this with strong influences from hard rock, and occasionally blues rock, and are often compared to Motörhead.[1][2][3][4]

Zeke has released six full-length studio albums. Their first single, "West Seattle Acid Party", came out in 1992; after several album releases on indie label Scooch Pooch Records, they signed with Epitaph in 1998. They are currently signed to Relapse Records. They are featured in several soundtracks from video games such as the song "Death Alley" was on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, the song "Long Train Runnin'" appeared on Tony Hawk's Underground 2, and "Kill the King" appeared on Tony Hawk's Project 8. Zeke appeared on the Project Gotham Racing 4 soundtrack. Zeke released a digital EP entitled Lords of the Highway in 2007. It includes the tracks "Lords of the Highway", "Kings and Queens" and "Hay Bailer", as well as a cover of GG Allin's "Die When You Die".

Zeke recorded Hellbender in 2017, 13 years after their last full LP 'Til the Livin' End.[5]

Members

Current

  • Guitar, vocals: Blind Marky Felchtone
  • Guitar: Jeff Hiatt
  • Bass: Jason Freeman
  • Drums: Donny Paycheck

Former

  • Guitar: Abe Zanuel Riggs III, Dizzy Lee Roth, Chris Johnsen, Kyle Whitefoot
  • Bass: Jeff Matz, Mark Pierce, Kurt Kolfelt
  • Drums: Dayne Porras, Buzzy

Original[6]

  • Guitar, vocals: Blind Marky Felchtone
  • Guitar: Dizzy Lee Roth
  • Bass: Mark Pierce
  • Drums: Donny Paycheck

Discography

  • Super Sound Racing (IFA, 1994) (Scooch Pooch (reissue), 1995) (Relapse (reissue) 2008)
  • Flat Tracker (Scooch Pooch, 1996) (Relapse (reissue) 2008)
  • PIG (live 7"), (Man's Ruin, 1997)
  • Kicked in the Teeth (Epitaph, 1998)
  • True Crime (Dropkick, 1999)
  • Pinstriping the Dutchman's Coffin: Von Dutch Tribute (1999)
  • Dirty Sanchez (Epitaph, 2000)
  • Death Alley (Aces and Eights, 2001)[7]
  • Live and Uncensored (live album, 2003)
  • 'Til the Livin' End (Relapse, 2004)
  • Split 7" w/ Disfear (Relapse, 2004)
  • Split CD & 10" w/ Peter Pan Speedrock (Bitzcore, 2005)
  • Lords of the Highway (Digital release and 7") (Relapse, 2007)
  • Hellbender (Relapse, 2018)
  • Ride Hard Ride Free (7 inch, Hound Gawd! Records, 2023)

Compilations

References

  1. ^ "Zeke Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "Rap Skateboarding (Links to Best Hip-Hops) – switchmagazine.com". Archived from the original on January 27, 2008. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  3. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Conversation with Zeke Marky Felchtone". New Noise Magazine.
  6. ^ "Zeke – The Undisputed Heavy Weight Champions of Punk Rock". Zekeyou.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  7. ^ "CD REVIEWS: Bif Naked, System Of A Down, Zeke and many more"[usurped]. Chart Attack, September 4, 2001 By: Debbie Bento, Keith Carman