Zeke (pronounced /ˈziːk/) is an American hardcore punk band from Seattle, Washington formed in 1993. They are known for their extremely fast, high-octane guitar sound, which Village Voice has labeled "chainsaw punk rock."^[1] Zeke mix this with strong influences from hard rock, and occasionally blues-rock, and are often compared to Motörhead or the Dwarves.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]

Zeke has released six full-length studio albums. Their first single, "West Seattle Acid Party", came out in 1993; after several album releases on indie label Scooch Pooch Records, they signed with Epitaph in 1998. They are currently signed to Relapse Records. 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" recently appeared on Tony Hawk's Project 8. Zeke recently appeared on the Project Gotham Racing Xbox 360 soundtrack. Zeke released a digital EP entitled Kings 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".

Members of the bands Napalm Death,^[6] Voivod, and Fear Factory, as well as musicians Hank III and Duff McKagan, have been seen and photographed wearing Zeke t-shirts.

[edit] Discography

Super Sound Racing (IFA, 1994) (Scooch Pooch (reissue), 1995)
Flat Tracker (Scooch Pooch, 1996)
PIG (live album), 1997)
Kicked in the Teeth (Epitaph, 1998)
True Crime (Dropkick, 1999)
Pinstriping Dutchman's Coffina: Von Dutch Tribute (1999)
Dirty Sanchez (Epitaph, 2000)
Death Alley (Aces and Eights, 2001)
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)
Kings of the Highway (Digital release and 7") (Relapse, 2007)

[edit] Compilations

[edit] Members

Guitar, vocals: Blind Marky Felchtone

Guitar: Chris Johnsen(live only)

Bass: Jason Freeman (live only)

Drums, backing vocals: Donny Paycheck

[edit] former members

Zeke
Zeke
Origin	Tacoma, Washington, USA
Genres	Hardcore punk, hard rock
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Epitaph, Relapse
Website	www.zekeyou.com
Members
	Blind Marky Felchtone; Chris Johnsen; Jason Freeman; Donny Paycheck
Former members
	Kurt Colfelt; Jeff Matz; Mark Peirce; Abe Zanuel Riggs III; Dizzy Lee Roth

Abe Zanuel Riggs III, Dizzy Lee Roth: Guitar

Kurt Colfelt, Jeff Matz, Mark Pierce: bass

[edit] References

^ shop.relapse.com/artist/artist.aspx?ArtistID=10118
^ Review @ Allmusic
^ ZEKE interview
^ music.barnesandnoble.com/Dirty-Sanchez/Zeke/e/045778656226
^ www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/.../a/Flat+Tracker.htm
^ MTV web site, Napalm Death page

[edit] External links

[0] shop.relapse.com/artist/artist.aspx?ArtistID=10118

[1] Review @ Allmusic

[2] ZEKE interview

[3] usic.barnesandnoble.com/Dirty-Sanchez/Zeke/e/045778656226

[4] www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/.../a/Flat+Tracker.htm

[5] MTV web site, Napalm Death page

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