Anal Cunt (often abbreviated as ) was an American grindcore band from Newton, Massachusetts, that became one of the most notorious entities in extreme music. Founded in 1988 by frontman Seth Putnam , the band's entire "lifestyle and entertainment" value was built on a foundation of extreme anti-conformity, absurdism, and a deliberate attempt to be as offensive as possible. The Philosophy of Anti-Music
: Live shows often devolved into chaos; Putnam was known for punching audience members, destroying equipment, and even using fire extinguishers on stage. anal slut cunt
As the band evolved, their notoriety shifted from their noise to their hyper-confrontational song titles and themes. Anal Cunt (often abbreviated as ) was an
: Their initial recordings consisted of improvised, unintelligible screaming and loud noise. As the band evolved, their notoriety shifted from
The band’s entertainment value originally stemmed from —performances that lacked traditional rhythm, riffs, or lyrics.
: Putnam originally intended the band to be a one-time joke to see if a talentless group could get a record deal by generating enough controversy. Entertainment Through Offense