Against Tolerance formed in the early 2000s around vocalist John Doe, with Jane Doe on synth and programming and Mark Doe on bass. Their sound pulled from punk, industrial, and darkwave, creating something unsettling and distinct. The band's self-titled debut album came out in 2006, anchored by the track "Against Tolerance," which quickly became a polarizing anthem.
Their lyrics often carried misanthropic and anti-conformist themes, drawing accusations of nihilism and fascism from critics.
Musically, they worked in a series of chapters, with songs like "Chapter Four: Stand as One," "Chapter One: No More," and "Chapter Three: With Our Own Hands" continuing their thematic exploration of defiance and societal critique. The band maintained a revolving lineup of musicians around their core trio throughout their active years.
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