The Forces of Evil are an Orange County-based Ska band, formed in January 2001 with the intention of creating what has been describes as a "Ska Supergroup" that would bring greater industry focus and success to the genre of third wave ska. Through catchy and bouncy tunes, an all-star line-up as well as an unquenchable desire to make Ska great again, this band has seen much success on the US concert circuit, and has backed up this with successful record releases, and is destined to have more success in the future.

Background and History

Aaron Evil (Aaron Barrett ), of Reel Big Fish fame, formed The Forces Of Evil in January of 2001 by recruiting three members of the then recently-defunct ska group Jefferies Fan Club at their farewell concert, Justin Evil (Justin Ferreira), Chris Evil (Chris Collonier) and Derek Evil (Derek Gibbs). Jay Evil (Jay Lafayette of The Scholars), Jonny Evil (John Throop of Lone Raspberry) were later added to the line - up, and with the addition of friend John Evil (John Christianson), the band was made complete.

Between formation and June of 2002, the band played many concerts across the US, playing both songs written by the band and covers of other songs from many genres.

In June of 2002, the band released their first record, an EP titled Because We Care..., featuring tracks that had seen popular receptions during concerts. The first album to be released by The Forces Of Evil appeared in October 2003, titled Friend Or FOE? and featuring tracks previously released on the EP as well as many new tracks, one of particular note being Fight, which was the theme song for Ska Summit 2003, a huge achievement for such a newly-formed band and one that served to increase the group's popularity not only in US Ska circles but also in Ska fans across the world. As such, the band was signed by Jive Records.

As of March 2005, The Forces Of Evil are still recording their second album for Jive Records. They have also released, through their website, a remix of the Jay-Z track 99 Hell.

According to their online message boards, The Forces of Evil have broken up. They have released a "Four Track Obituary" through the internet.

Discography

• Albums
  • Friend or FOE? (2003)
    • 1. Angry Anthem #347
    • 2. Go To Hell
    • 3. My Life
    • 4. Dance The Night Away
    • 5. Vauge Love Song
    • 6. Hey! Woo! Yeah!
    • 7. Mistake
    • 8. Worst Day
    • 9. Maybe I'm Wrong
    • 10. Independent
    • 11. Fight

• EPs
  • Because We Care... (2002)
    • 1. Vague Love Song
    • 2. My Life
    • 3. Mistake
    • 4. Independent
    • 5. Angry Anthem #347

• Net Releases
  • 99 Hell (Jay-Z Remix)
  • Four Song Obituary (2005)
    • 1. Good Old Days
    • 2. Ska Show
    • 3. Evil Approaches
    • 4. Missing Piece

See Also

• Reel Big Fish
• The Littlest Man Band
• The Scholars
• Aaron Barett
• Scott Klopfenstein

External Links

• The Forces Of Evil Official Website