Anti Tank Guitar
Encyclopedia
The A.T.G. or Anti Tank Guitar is a large multi-stringed instrument that can express tones including and beyond the chromatic scale.
in 1989. It was based on a conceptually designed instrument by experimental musician Brad Braun. Since 1990, Schultz has created five variations, named Mark I, Mark II, Mark III, Mark IV and Mark V respectively. It was most notably used in two musical projects; Lab Report
and Pigface
. It has appeared on 18 albums. It was described by Pigface
vocalist Chris Connelly
as "a large rail-way sleeper with piano wire which was stretched over the guitar so that it could be played..." Sonic Boom Magazine stated "The Anti Tank Guitar is still ever present as the bowel movement inducing tones that have made Lab Report more of an acoustic terrorist movement than a band since their inception." The instrument creates a wide array of sounds from mimicking a guitar
and bass
to massive percussive blows that often shut down public address systems
during live performances.
. Various versions of the A.T.G. have appeared on other albums as well.
Pigface
Lab Report
History
The A.T.G. was invented by Matthew SchultzMatthew Schultz
Matthew Schultz is an American musician, multi-media artist, film maker, graphic designer and sculptor...
in 1989. It was based on a conceptually designed instrument by experimental musician Brad Braun. Since 1990, Schultz has created five variations, named Mark I, Mark II, Mark III, Mark IV and Mark V respectively. It was most notably used in two musical projects; Lab Report
Lab Report
Lab Report was an improvisational, dark ambient, band created by Matthew Schultz, Eric Pounder and Chris Blazen in 1989. The experimental project gained notoriety as one of the earliest dark ambient musical projects stemming from the Industrial music genre....
and Pigface
Pigface
Pigface is an industrial rock supergroup formed in 1990 by Martin Atkins and William Rieflin.-History:Pigface was formed from Ministry's The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste tour, which produced the In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing Up live album and video. For the tour, Al Jourgensen brought...
. It has appeared on 18 albums. It was described by Pigface
Pigface
Pigface is an industrial rock supergroup formed in 1990 by Martin Atkins and William Rieflin.-History:Pigface was formed from Ministry's The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste tour, which produced the In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing Up live album and video. For the tour, Al Jourgensen brought...
vocalist Chris Connelly
Chris Connelly
Chris Connelly is a Scottish musician who became famous for his industrial music work of the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly his involvement with the Revolting Cocks and Ministry. He has since established himself as a talented alternative singer-songwriter...
as "a large rail-way sleeper with piano wire which was stretched over the guitar so that it could be played..." Sonic Boom Magazine stated "The Anti Tank Guitar is still ever present as the bowel movement inducing tones that have made Lab Report more of an acoustic terrorist movement than a band since their inception." The instrument creates a wide array of sounds from mimicking a guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
and bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
to massive percussive blows that often shut down public address systems
Public address
A public address system is an electronic amplification system with a mixer, amplifier and loudspeakers, used to reinforce a sound source, e.g., a person giving a speech, a DJ playing prerecorded music, and distributing the sound throughout a venue or building.Simple PA systems are often used in...
during live performances.
A.T.G. - Mark II
The Mark II was an eight foot 4"X4"X8' beam that suspended 10 strings. The 6 upper register of strings consisted of single gauge wires varying in size from 24 gauge to 18 gauge. The lower register consisted of 4 woven cables used in garage doors. The instrument utilized turnbuckles for tuning. It was often played with an EBow or cello bow as well as being hammered and/or plucked. This version of the instrument was used for "The Love Serenade (I Hate You?)" on the Pigface album Welcome to Mexico... AssholeWelcome to Mexico... Asshole
- Personnel :* Martin Atkins* Bill Rieflin* Chris Connelly* Nivek Ogre* Paul Raven* Matt Schultz* William TuckerWith Additional appearances, on various tracks of the following artists:...
. Various versions of the A.T.G. have appeared on other albums as well.
A.T.G. - Mark V
As models evolved so did the design. The later versions became increasingly slim-lined and made of a ridged thin metal frames.PigfacePigfacePigface is an industrial rock supergroup formed in 1990 by Martin Atkins and William Rieflin.-History:Pigface was formed from Ministry's The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste tour, which produced the In Case You Didn't Feel Like Showing Up live album and video. For the tour, Al Jourgensen brought...
- Spoon Breakfast EPSpoon Breakfast EPSpoon Breakfast EP was an Extended play disc released just before Gub, only containing four tracks. It is now a heavily sought after Pigface collectible...
(1990) - Lean Juicy PorkLean Juicy Pork-Personnel:* Martin Atkins* Bill Rieflin* Chris Connelly* En Esch* Nivek Ogre* Paul Raven* Matt Schultz* William Tucker...
(1990) - GubGubGub is the second release and first LP by Pigface. It is notable for featuring contributions from Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails before Nine Inch Nails achieved mainstream success....
(1991) - Welcome to Mexico... AssholeWelcome to Mexico... Asshole- Personnel :* Martin Atkins* Bill Rieflin* Chris Connelly* Nivek Ogre* Paul Raven* Matt Schultz* William TuckerWith Additional appearances, on various tracks of the following artists:...
(1991)
Lab ReportLab ReportLab Report was an improvisational, dark ambient, band created by Matthew Schultz, Eric Pounder and Chris Blazen in 1989. The experimental project gained notoriety as one of the earliest dark ambient musical projects stemming from the Industrial music genre....
- Fig X-71 (1991) (Invisible RecordsInvisible RecordsInvisible Records is a Chicago based record label founded by Martin Atkins to support and distribute the works of artists who preferred to work with a smaller, artist driven label.-Artist Roster:* Ashtrayhead* Attrition* Bagman* Bizarre Sex Trio...
) - Unhealthy (1993) (Invisible Records)
- Terminal (1995) (Invisible Records)
- Excision (1997) (Invisible Records)
- -Classical -Atmospheres (1999) (Gein Records)
- 2000 After Death Live (2000) (Gein Records)
Compilations
- Industrial Revolution - First Edition (1993)
- Industrial Revolution - Second Edition (1994)
- Total Devotion (1994)
- Invisible Route Six Six Six (1995)
- Can You See It Yet? (1995)
- Drug Test 1 & 2 (1995)
- Drug Test 3 & 4 (1997)
- F*cking Sick and Menacing (1097)
- Ultrasonik (1998)
- Eye Grind Disturbance? (1998)
- Gone Too Far (1999)
- The Information Apocalypse Comp (2002)
External links
- http://www.labreport.com Band Site with discography, interviews, links.
- http://www.mattschultz.com, This is a comprehensive information site for Matt Schultz-related projects.