# Insect Warfare

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**Insect Warfare** was an American [grindcore](/source/Grindcore) band from [Houston](/source/Houston), Texas.[1]

## History

Insect Warfare was originally founded in 2000 as a solo project of vocalist Rahi Geramifar, before turning into a proper band in 2004.[2]**[3]** The band's original lineup consisted of Geramifar, drummer Frank Faerman, and guitarists Neal Dossey and Beau Beasely. Although he was not a founding member, Beasley would quickly become the band's primary songwriter.[4] In October 2006, the band replaced Faerman with Dobber Beverly.[5]

Insect Warfare's only full-length album, *[World Extermination](/source/World_Extermination)*, was released on September 10, 2007, through 625 [Thrashcore](/source/Thrashcore) Records.[6][7][8][9] The band recorded the album in a single day.[10] At the 2007 *[Houston Press](/source/Houston_Press)* Music Awards, Insect Warfare's set was cut short after only five minutes by the sound engineer.[11] This incident led to the release of the *Fuck HPMA* EP in early 2008.[4] In December 2007, Insect Warfare released two [unmastered](/source/Mastering_(audio)) songs, "Information Economy" and "Cancer of Oppression", through their [MySpace](/source/Myspace) page.[12][13] In early 2008, the band toured Australia with Agents of Abhorrence.[14] Insect Warfare would break up following their performance at the Dude Festival in [Indianapolis](/source/Indianapolis) on June 21, 2008,[15][16] owing to Beasley's exhaustion with the band.[17]

Following their disbandment, Insect Warfare posthumously released a split EP with [Agoraphobic Nosebleed](/source/Agoraphobic_Nosebleed) on November 4, 2008.[18][19] Interest in *World Extermination* grew slowly after its initial release, prompting several record labels to offer to reissue the album. Beasley rejected most of these offers until he was encouraged by [Digby Pearson](/source/Digby_Pearson) to sign with [Earache Records](/source/Earache_Records).[4][20] Earache subsequently reissued the album on March 2, 2009.[20] In October 2009, Insect Warfare toured the United Kingdom and Ireland.[21][22] Days before the tour was to begin, Germafir pulled out and Chris Grenfell, vocalist of the bands Carmen and The Ergon Carousal, was brought in as his replacement.[23] In December 2009, *[Terrorizer](/source/Terrorizer_(magazine))* ranked *World Extermination* at number 46 on their "Albums of the Decade" list.[24]

In January 2016, Insect Warfare reunited with Geramifar.[22][25] They played a reunion show in Houston on July 2, 2016,[26] prior to (what was announced as) their final performance ever at the [Obscene Extreme](/source/Obscene_Extreme) festival in [Trutnov](/source/Trutnov), [Czech Republic](/source/Czech_Republic), on July 15, 2016.[25][27] Despite this, Insect Warfare reformed once more to play their final show in May 2017.[28][29]

## Musical style and influences

Beasely cited albums such as [Napalm Death](/source/Napalm_Death)'s *[From Enslavement to Obliteration](/source/From_Enslavement_to_Obliteration)* and [Discordance Axis](/source/Discordance_Axis)' *[Jouhou](/source/Jouhou)* as influences.[4][30]

## Band members

**Final lineup**

- Rahi Geramifar – vocals (2004–2008, 2016, 2017)
- Beau Beasley – guitars, studio bass, noise pedals (2004–2009, 2016, 2017)
- Dobber Beverly – drums (2006–2009, 2016, 2017)
- Alex Hughes – touring bassist (2007–2008, 2016, 2017)[29]

**Past members**

- Neal Dossey – guitars (2004–2006)
- Frank Faerman – drums (2004–2006)
- Chris Grenfell – vocals (2009)[23]

## Discography

**Studio albums**

- *[World Extermination](/source/World_Extermination)* (2007)

**Compilation albums**

- *Endless Execution Thru Violent Restitution* (2006)
- *Entomological Siege 2004/2009* (2019)

**EPs**

- *At War With Grindcore* (2005)
- *Evolved into Obliteration* (2007)
- *Fuck HPMA* (2008)
- *Noise Grind Power Death* (2009)

**Split EPs**

- *Insect Warfare / Hatred Surge* (2006)
- *Boltstein / Insect Warfare* (2006)
- *Insect Warfare / Carcass Grinder (*2007)
- *Insect Warfare / [Agoraphobic Nosebleed](/source/Agoraphobic_Nosebleed)* (2008)
- *Flagitious Idiosyncrasy in the Dilapidation / Insect Warfare* (2009)
- *[Napalm Death](/source/Napalm_Death) / Insect Warfare* (2013)

**Demos**

- *Gulf Coast Infestation* (2004)

## References

1. ["Intervju: Beau (Insect Warfare) - ISK WEB MAGAZIN"](https://izvansvakekontrole.com/intervju-beau-insect-warfare/). 2008-03-30. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821103441/https://izvansvakekontrole.com/intervju-beau-insect-warfare/) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. Stick, Andy (January 2007). ["Insect Warfare"](https://archive.org/details/short_fast_loud_17/page/n19). *Short, Fast & Loud*. No. 17. pp. 19–22. – via [Internet Archive](/source/Internet_Archive)

1. ["Insect Warfare Biography, Songs, & Albums"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/insect-warfare-mn0001000990/biography). *AllMusic*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821100516/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/insect-warfare-mn0001000990/biography) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. Gray, Chris (September 23, 2009). ["Exterminated"](https://www.houstonpress.com/music/exterminated-6574113?showFullText=true) (Full Text). *[Houston Press](/source/Houston_Press)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821103438/https://www.houstonpress.com/music/exterminated-6574113?showFullText=true) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. ["Insect Warfare get new drummer - Comments"](https://lambgoat.com/news/7583/insect-warfare-get-new-drummer/comments/). *lambgoat.com*. October 7, 2006. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821100516/https://lambgoat.com/news/7583/insect-warfare-get-new-drummer/comments/) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. ["New releases/Available titles"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070927032538/http://www.625thrash.com/new.shtml). *625thrash.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.625thrash.com/new.shtml) on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. Gray, Chris (September 12, 2007). ["Insect Warfare"](https://www.houstonpress.com/music/insect-warfare-6542979). *[Houston Press](/source/Houston_Press)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821100516/https://www.houstonpress.com/music/insect-warfare-6542979) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. Hoy, Jamie (December 2007). ["Records"](https://archive.org/details/mrr_295/page/n123). *[Maximumrocknroll](/source/Maximumrocknroll)*. No. 295. p. 123. – via [Internet Archive](/source/Internet_Archive)

1. ["Interviews | Insect Warfare - Beau Beasley"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080207062946/http://www.globaldomination.se/interviews/insect-warfare-beau-beasley). *Global Domination*. Archived from [the original](http://www.globaldomination.se/interviews/insect-warfare-beau-beasley) on 2008-02-07. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. ["Insect Warfare"](https://freepresshouston.com/music/insect-warfare/../../music/insect-warfare/). *Free Press Houston*. February 1, 2008. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821100515/https://freepresshouston.com/music/insect-warfare/) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. Press, Houston (July 30, 2007). ["Last Night: The Houston Press Music Awards Showcase, Part Two"](https://www.houstonpress.com/music/last-night-the-houston-press-music-awards-showcase-part-two-6769504). *Houston Press*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821103438/https://www.houstonpress.com/music/last-night-the-houston-press-music-awards-showcase-part-two-6769504) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. ["Insect Warfare - New Songs Posted Online"](https://web.archive.org/web/20071216191412/http://www.smnnews.com/2007/12/12/insect-warfare-new-songs-posted-online-3/). *smnnews.com*. 2007-12-12. Archived from [the original](http://www.smnnews.com/2007/12/12/insect-warfare-new-songs-posted-online-3/) on December 16, 2007. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. ["Insect Warfare Post New Song Online"](https://web.archive.org/web/20080514003908/http://www.smnnews.com/2008/05/09/insect-warfare-post-new-song-online/). *smnnews.com*. May 9, 2008. Archived from [the original](http://www.smnnews.com/2008/05/09/insect-warfare-post-new-song-online/) on 2008-05-14. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. ["Insect Warfare tour (Australia)"](https://lambgoat.com/news/9731/insect-warfare-tour-australia/). *lambgoat.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821100515/https://lambgoat.com/news/9731/insect-warfare-tour-australia/) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. ["Insect Warfare Call It Quits"](http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=35946). *Metalunderground.com*. April 20, 2008. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821103814/http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=35946) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. ["Dude Fest (IN) line-up finalized - Comments"](https://lambgoat.com/news/10639/dude-fest-in-line-up-finalized/comments/). *lambgoat.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821100514/https://lambgoat.com/news/10639/dude-fest-in-line-up-finalized/comments/) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. Gibb, Ewan (2009). ["INSECT WARFARE | Interview with Beau of the US Grindcore band INSECT WARFARE"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100314220754/http://diabolicalconquest.com/interviews/insect_warfare.htm). *Diabolical Conquest*. Archived from [the original](http://diabolicalconquest.com/interviews/insect_warfare.htm) on 2010-03-14. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. ["Agoraphobic Nosebleed / Insect Warfare Team Up For Split"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130215125853/http://www.smnnews.com/2008/11/04/agoraphobic-nosebleed-insect-warfare-team-up-for-split/). *smnnews.com*. November 4, 2008. Archived from [the original](http://www.smnnews.com/2008/11/04/agoraphobic-nosebleed-insect-warfare-team-up-for-split/) on 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. Ustel, Scott (February 22, 2009). ["AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED / INSECT WARFARE 'split' Album Review"](https://lambgoat.com/albums/2724/agoraphobic-nosebleed-split/). *lambgoat.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821103438/https://lambgoat.com/albums/2724/agoraphobic-nosebleed-split/) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. Blabbermouth.net (2008-12-10). ["Earache To Reissue Insect Warfare's 'World Extermination'"](https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/earache-to-reissue-insect-warfare-s-world-extermination/). *[Blabbermouth.net](/source/Blabbermouth.net)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821100517/https://blabbermouth.net/news/earache-to-reissue-insect-warfare-s-world-extermination) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. BraveWords (August 10, 2009). ["Insect Warfare Reunite For UK Tour"](https://bravewords.com/news/insect-warfare-reunite-for-uk-tour). *[bravewords.com](/source/Brave_Words_%26_Bloody_Knuckles)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821100516/https://bravewords.com/news/insect-warfare-reunite-for-uk-tour) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

1. Whelan, Kez (2016-04-19). ["Insect Warfare Explain Reasons For Reuniting"](http://www.terrorizer.com/news/features-2/insect-warfare-explain-reasons-reuniting/). *[Terrorizer](/source/Terrorizer_(magazine))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821105628/http://www.terrorizer.com/news/features-2/insect-warfare-explain-reasons-reuniting/) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

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1. ["One Last Night with Insect Warfare"](https://toiletovhell.com/one-last-night-with-insect-warfare/). *The Toilet Ov Hell*. 2016-07-06. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230821100516/https://toiletovhell.com/one-last-night-with-insect-warfare/) August 21, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2023-08-21.

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1. Pratt, Greg (November 2023). "Locust Abortion Technicians: The Making of Insect Warfare's World Extermination". *[Decibel](/source/Decibel_(magazine))*. No. 229. Red Flag Media, Inc. pp. 50–52, 54, 56, 58, 60.

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