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Schoolyard Heroes
Schoolyard Heroes came together in Dublin around 2002, with Mairead Nash on vocals, Clem Burke on guitar, Joe Mooney on bass, and Derek Murray on drums. They...
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(I Hate Your Fucking) Boyfriend
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All-You-Can-Eat Cancer
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American Ninja
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Attack of The Puppet People
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Battlestar Anorexia
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Beautiful Woman Hunter
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Blood-Splattered Sundress
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Body Shots
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Bury The Tooth of The Hydra and a Skeleton Army Will Arise
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Cat Killer
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Children of The Night
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Curse of The Werewolf
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Dude, Where's My Skin?
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Schoolyard Heroes came together in Dublin around 2002, with Mairead Nash on vocals, Clem Burke on guitar, Joe Mooney on bass, and Derek Murray on drums. They put out three albums: a self-titled debut in 2003, then 'Wires on Fire' in 2006, and 'Missile' in 2010. Their sound had a punk energy, but with melodies that stuck, and lyrics that often dealt with darker or personal themes, like in songs such as 'All the Pretty Corpses' and 'All-You-Can-Eat Cancer'.
Their 2003 single '(I Hate Your Fucking) Boyfriend' caused a stir for its explicit title and angry tone, with some calling it misandrist. Nash said it was meant as a feminist statement against domestic abuse. The band's live shows were known for being confrontational, which sometimes led to cancelled gigs. They called it quits in 2012.
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