(1988 - 1998)

Meaning bandname: The name was taken from a British children television-series with the same name (aired in the early 70’s and also released as a series of paperback-books). It is about the adventures of the magician Catweazle in the late Middle-Ages. Bad luck threw him into the present time. Sympathising with alot of the symbolism used in this series (“feeling isolated and alienated in this age of high technology, speed and profit”), it was decided to use this name for the band..

History: Catweazle started when Michael joined the band as a drummer in mid 1988. Before it was called Trofoblast. Maynard, the original drummer, took over the 2nd mike. Around 1990 Maynard and Mark, the original singer, leave the band. Mark went to play with local ska-band DR.PHYBES and other reggae projects. Currently he’s active making techno-music under the name CELTIC. Maynard continued playing for FLEAS AND LICE and started PCP together with some others in 1996. Around 1992, when there was still not found any new vocalist, Johan, the bassplayer, left the band. He continued playing for DR.PHYBES, JEFF MINTER EXPERIENCE and is currently active in the techno-scene as SYMBIONT/SYMBIOTIC. In 1993, Erik joined as bassplayer and Emil as a new vocalist. The style changed to a somewhat more melodic approach but still uptempo. In October 1995 they finally recorded in the Bunt’s Studio in Utrecht. Through the internet they got in contact with Profane Existence Far East who has put out the "Cash And Pain Remain"mcd out in March 1996. In may 1997 was an highlight with a French/Spanish tour where they played some of their best concerts in squats, youthcenters, bars, union-buildings, theatres, cellars... Some other records were put out after this tour and in October 1998 Axe left the band. After 1 year of trying to find a new guitarplayer, they decided to call it quits.

Lyrics: (in Dutch, English and Spanish language) are very important and deal with political, social and personal topics.

Description: From 1988–1990, it was a more basic sound with alot of uptempo, grindy tempo’s and double vocals. The style changed into a mostly uptempo metallic/melodic hardcore.

Line-Up: Axe (guitar), Emil (zang), Erik (bas), Michael (drums)

Axe – Buiten Adem, Trofoblast, Jeff Minter Experience
Emil - Yphobia, The Last Mile
Johan – Trofoblast, Jeff Minter Experience, Dr.Phybes
Mark – Dr.Phybes, Keltik
Maynard – Buiten Adem, Kaïn, Dog Ugly, E.N.E., Fermented, Fleas And Lice, Mushroom Attack, Kelly Family, Golfclub, PCP
Michael – Puinhoop, Bloedbad, R.O.Conspiracy, PCP, Tuco Ramirez, Shikari

Tours: April 1989: Belgium
October 1996: Germany
January 1997: Germany
April/May 1997: France, Basque Country, Spain
November 1997: Luxembourg, France

Discography:
“Cash And Pain Remain”3”mcd (Profane Existence Far East, Japan, 1995)
10”split-LP with SEEIN’RED (Wicked Witch/Kangaroo, NL, 1997)
“Form Of Fear”EP (Bad Card/Revolution, France, 1998)
V/A - “Bits Of Noise 2”compilation CD (2 songs; W.R.F., NL, 1996)
V/A - “Best Of Profane Existance Far East Vol.1”compilation CD (Profane Existence Far East/Area 51, Japan, 1997)
V/A - “Idiomes”compilation CD (Stonehenge, FRA, 1998)
V/A - “World Hardcore Compilation Vol. 2: No Fate”compilation CD (HG Fact, Japan, 1998)

Webpage: http://www.bacteria.nl/catweazl.html