A.N.S

ANS is an American crossover thrash band formed in 1999 out of Irving, Texas. Lead vocalist Chris Wall states that the acronym originated from the "radical-ANS" in Vans. Acronyms for the band name changed over the years, and with each record release liner notes, including: Annihilate New School, Anti-New School, Armageddon Nuclear System, Aghast! Natas Symposium. While quintessentially a "Texas band" adamant of their roots in Texas DIY (Do It Yourself) hardcore, present members are spread across the U.S.A. in New Jersey, Texas, California, and Hawaii.

History

Origins

Formed in 1999 as Defaced by Chris Wall, who at the time was vocalist and rhythm guitarist. The band originated as a punk rock cover band for his high school's talent show with freshman classmates Travis Manko on lead guitar, Robbie Gilani on drums, and Borz Azarian on bass. Covering bands such as Screeching Weasel and Pennywise and Black Flag, the group soon developed their own sound and original songs. They recorded their demo to cassette tape in 2000, which included their cover of Screeching Weasel's "My Right". A year later they recorded their politically charged first album "...And We'll Only Have Ourselves to Blame", which included 9 new songs, 6 live tracks, and re-recorded versions of their 3 song demo.