The MetalSucks Podcast #267.5: Rob Trump (Anal Trump)
Dec 7, 2018
Rob Trump, the multi-talented musician behind the political parody grindcore band Anal Trump, shares his journey of blending humor and activism. He details the band’s origins and their influences, like Anal Cunt and Brujeria. The discussion ventures into their charitable missions, highlighting how donations fund causes that counter negative perceptions. Rob also teases future releases and live shows, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and audience connection in their music. Satirical yet impactful, Anal Trump aims to entertain while making a statement.
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Origin Story Of Anal Trump
- Rob Crow describes creating Anal Trump as a passion project inspired by Seth Putnam and short, tweet-like songs.
- He recruited Travis Ryan to perform vocals and released the material on Bandcamp starting Inauguration Day.
Turning Satire Into Charity
- Rob explains the band decided to donate proceeds once fans began contributing money for the free release.
- He partnered with labels and friends to route sales and donations to charities counteracting Trump's policies.
Satire Fundraises Against Its Target
- The project uses provocative parody to fund causes that oppose the subject of the satire.
- This framing lets the band critique aggressively while directing money to activists and charities.