Duke Decter
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Ken Decter, who performs as Duke Decter is an American hardcore punk
guitarist and entertainer.
Decter started his career at 15 years of age in the South Florida hardcore punk band "F". The band toured with The Ramones in 1988.
In 1989, Decter joined Disorderly Conduct, a metal
-edged punk band also from South Florida featuring Casey Chaos
. Decter was voted "best new hardcore guitarist" in Famous Hardcore fanzine.
Disorderly Conduct became Amen
in Los Angeles
, with Casey Chaos as their frontman. Subsequently, Decter joined the Ex-Idols, who in 1995 toured with English punk band the UK Subs
. In 1998 the Ex-Idols were dropped from their label and Decter joined Skold
, the solo project of Tim Skold
, now Marilyn Manson
, songwriter and bassist. Skold toured the U.S. Decter and Skold were featured in In God's Hands, a fictional surf film directed by Zalman King
In 2000, Decter toured and played in other various bands including Drown and Diatribe, and in 2004 rejoined Casey Chaos in his band Amen. In 2006 the band recorded a performance for The Henry Rollins Show
. It became the first act on the show to have material edited out by the IFC Channel. This was done in response to political death threats. In 2007 the edited version of the performance was broadcast internationally, showing the band performing "Coma America" and "Liberation". A third song, "Another Planet", was only shown on the IFC website.
In 2007 Amen co-headlined the "Damnation Festival" - a metal based rock festival in the UK and toured Scotland
, Ireland
, and the UK.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
guitarist and entertainer.
Decter started his career at 15 years of age in the South Florida hardcore punk band "F". The band toured with The Ramones in 1988.
In 1989, Decter joined Disorderly Conduct, a metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
-edged punk band also from South Florida featuring Casey Chaos
Casey Chaos
Casey Chaos is the frontman and guitarist of punk rock band Amen. After numerous line-up changes he is the only remaining founding member of the band. He is known for his energetic stage performance...
. Decter was voted "best new hardcore guitarist" in Famous Hardcore fanzine.
Disorderly Conduct became Amen
Amen (band)
Amen is a hardcore punk-influenced band formed in 1994.The band has an almost constantly rotating lineup, with founder Casey Chaos remaining as the only constant member throughout...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, with Casey Chaos as their frontman. Subsequently, Decter joined the Ex-Idols, who in 1995 toured with English punk band the UK Subs
UK Subs
The U.K. Subs are an English punk rock band, among the earliest in the first wave of British punk. Formed in 1976, the mainstay of the band has been vocalist Charlie Harper, originally a singer in Britain's R&B scene. They were also one of the first street punk bands.-Career:The U.K...
. In 1998 the Ex-Idols were dropped from their label and Decter joined Skold
Skold
Skold is the debut solo album released in 1996 by Tim Skold.The song "Chaos" was used in the video game Twisted Metal 4 and the film Universal Soldier: The Return...
, the solo project of Tim Skold
Tim Skold
Tim Sköld is a multi-instrumentalist who, in addition to producing solo work, has also collaborated with multiple musical groups including Shotgun Messiah, KMFDM and Marilyn Manson.-Early life:...
, now Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson may refer to:* Marilyn Manson , an American rock musician* Marilyn Manson , the American rock band led by the singer of the same name...
, songwriter and bassist. Skold toured the U.S. Decter and Skold were featured in In God's Hands, a fictional surf film directed by Zalman King
Zalman King
Zalman King is an American film director, writer, actor and producer. His directing and writing productions are known for incorporating erotica as a centerpiece to plots which are nevertheless about greater issues.-Acting:As a young man in 1963 he played a gang member on Alfred Hitchcock Presents...
In 2000, Decter toured and played in other various bands including Drown and Diatribe, and in 2004 rejoined Casey Chaos in his band Amen. In 2006 the band recorded a performance for The Henry Rollins Show
The Henry Rollins Show
The Henry Rollins Show was a weekly talk show hosted by Henry Rollins on the Independent Film Channel . The show featured Rollins' monologues, interviews with celebrities and uncensored musical performances. The show was canceled after the wrap of its second season.-Sections:Each episode features...
. It became the first act on the show to have material edited out by the IFC Channel. This was done in response to political death threats. In 2007 the edited version of the performance was broadcast internationally, showing the band performing "Coma America" and "Liberation". A third song, "Another Planet", was only shown on the IFC website.
In 2007 Amen co-headlined the "Damnation Festival" - a metal based rock festival in the UK and toured Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, and the UK.
1988
- F, "You Are An E.P." - 12" 6 song vinyl, 1500 copies pressed, each copy had a different message written across the cover by various band members. One of the most well known 1980s hardcore punk releases to come out of the state of Florida.
- F, is featured on Flipside Vinyl Fanzine, a punk compilation record with such punk bands as The DickiesThe DickiesThe Dickies are an American punk rock group formed in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1977.-History:The Dickies were among the first punk rock bands to emerge from Los Angeles...
, T.S.O.L., Scream, and GBHGBHGBH may refer to:* Grievous bodily harm, certain crimes of personal assault in English law * Girth at breast height, a standard measurement of the circumference of a tree: see diameter at breast height...
- F, "Mess You Up" (Mystic RecordsMystic RecordsMystic Records is a record label and music production company that was based in Hollywood CA one block south of Hollywood and Vine and later moved to Oceanside, California...
) - 7" vinyl depicting a lad threatening MadonnaMadonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
with a baseball bat on the cover. Includes a guest appearance by eccentric 1960s recording artist Tiny TimTiny Tim (musician)Tiny Tim , , born in Manhattan, was an American singer and ukulele player. He was most famous for his rendition of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" sung in a distinctive high falsetto/vibrato voice.-Rise to fame:Born to Lebanese parents in 1932, Khaury displayed musical talent at a very young age...
.
1989
- Disorderly Conduct, "Amen" LP - full length release
- Disorderly Conduct is featured on Flipside Vinyl Fanzine 2 with other notable punk bands such as The Misfits, The GermsThe GermsThe Germs are an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, originally active from 1977 to 1980. The band's early lineup consisted of singer Darby Crash, guitarist Pat Smear, bassist Lorna Doom, and their most consistent drummer Don Bolles. Germs have since reformed in 2005 with Shane...
, Agent OrangeAgent Orange (band)Agent Orange is an American punk rock band formed in Orange County, California in 1979. The band is one of the first to mix punk rock with surf music. They first gained attention with their song "Bloodstains" which they released on their own 7" E.P. An early demo of the song was presented to...
, and The Necros. Other F releases on vinyl include "4 Bands That Could Change The World", "Killed By Florida", and Maximum Rock N Roll's "Tim YohannanTim YohannanTim Yohannan, born August 15, 1945, died April 3, 1998 in San Francisco, California of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, was the founder of Maximum Rocknroll , a radio show and zine documenting the punk scene around the world...
Dedication" LP.
1994
- The Ex-Idols, "Social Kill" - full length CD; the single and video "Go Away" written by Decter.