American pop-punk band formed in Prospect Heights, Illinois in 1986. Long-running lineup centered on Ben Weasel (vocals, born Ben Foster). Distinguished by their Ramones-influenced pop-punk songwriting and Weasel's polarizing public persona.
Released over a dozen studio albums between Screeching Weasel (1987) and Some Freaks of Atavism (2022). Critical peak: My Brain Hurts (1991), Anthem for a New Tomorrow (1993), and How to Make Enemies and Irritate People (1994). Weasel's public outbursts have repeatedly led to lineup turmoil and reunion-tour cancellations.
