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TISM (an acronym of This Is Serious Mum) are an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne.
The true identities of the members of TISM have been kept secret. For this reason, the band often appear in balaclavas when they play concerts, although they have also been known to indulge in ridiculously complex costumery to the same end. They have been thought to have been influenced by The Residents in this regard.
Numerous rumours have arisen as to why the members of TISM do not reveal their identities. One of which is that due to the highly controversial nature of their lyrics, if people were to know their true identities they could risk legal action. Another is that they are all, in fact, school teachers and need to keep their reputation in check. The latter theory is supported by the fact that the band’s tour dates virtually always coincide with school holidays.
The band members have created pseudonyms for themselves.
Current known members include:
* Ron Hitler-Barassi: Vocals
* Humphrey B. Flaubert: Vocals
* Jock Cheese: Bass
* Eugene de la Hot-Croix Bun: Keyboards and samples
* Jon St. Peenis: Saxophone
* Les Miserables: Dancing
Past members are:
Tokin’ Blackman (R.I.P. 2008)
Genre B. Goode
Leak Van Vlalen
Tony Coitus
Steak and Charles Kidney
Hits include:
(He’ll Never Be An) Ol’ Man River
Greg! The Stop Sign!!
The true identities of the members of TISM have been kept secret. For this reason, the band often appear in balaclavas when they play concerts, although they have also been known to indulge in ridiculously complex costumery to the same end. They have been thought to have been influenced by The Residents in this regard.
Numerous rumours have arisen as to why the members of TISM do not reveal their identities. One of which is that due to the highly controversial nature of their lyrics, if people were to know their true identities they could risk legal action. Another is that they are all, in fact, school teachers and need to keep their reputation in check. The latter theory is supported by the fact that the band’s tour dates virtually always coincide with school holidays.
The band members have created pseudonyms for themselves.
Current known members include:
* Ron Hitler-Barassi: Vocals
* Humphrey B. Flaubert: Vocals
* Jock Cheese: Bass
* Eugene de la Hot-Croix Bun: Keyboards and samples
* Jon St. Peenis: Saxophone
* Les Miserables: Dancing
Past members are:
Tokin’ Blackman (R.I.P. 2008)
Genre B. Goode
Leak Van Vlalen
Tony Coitus
Steak and Charles Kidney
Hits include:
(He’ll Never Be An) Ol’ Man River
Greg! The Stop Sign!!
Shouts:
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Top Albums
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The White Albun
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Machiavelli and the Four Seasons
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www.tism.wanker.com
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De Rigueurmortis
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Shoutbox
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SaloMusic wrote:
Интересные ребята. Неожиданно. :) Мои рекомендации.
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Bloodybirdbrain wrote:
I remember watching Whatareya? on RAGE when i was 9 and waking up at 5am was normal. I loved it, still love it and only wish i was older to go see them live. I like GISM too, another bunch of wacky guys.
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Yuggoth_Fungi wrote:
Hello Australia, and welcome to countdown!
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OneDrunkWalking wrote:
Oh I get it - b/c theyre dressed like mummies ; ) GISM is a great Japanese hardcore band
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hookbags wrote:
I AM A SEAL!
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soupnaziruckus wrote:
Bring back TISM! Australia needs you.
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GiveMeBackMySon wrote:
tism are shit but who the fuck isnt
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vx_GASMAN wrote:
SING IF YOU'RE PROUD TO BE PLASTIC NOW
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thepokey wrote:
utter wankers!
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tinlikka wrote:
"T-I-S-M-A-R-E-, tism are shit (tism are shit)... T-I-S-M-A-R-E- (do do doo do do) S-H-I-T "
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noo_dog wrote:
http://www.greenleft.org.au/node/3091 lolololol. Yes, I'm reading articles about tism songs in socialist rags from 1992 because I hate studying, and because all homeboys are dickheads.
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GooberMan wrote:
Don't mess with the Springy Nips!
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denscreams wrote:
Good music )) another one http://www.last.fm/music/SCREAMS ("behind the mask" to) enjoy ))
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CommetBoxJunky wrote:
i! www.last.fm/group/behind+the+mask i!
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LLJKClot wrote:
More TISM now dammit
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t_ofee wrote:
check out wiki... their identities have been accidentally revealed by their singles.
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automatatheory wrote:
I love TISM.
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oh_providence wrote:
I'm the drug that killed River Phoenix.
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bawdo wrote:
just fucking rock mate, just fucking rock...
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cs81 wrote:
Greg! The Stop Sign!
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Recent Activity
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gusace, ekiranoglu, revrobbo and 27 other people added TISM to their libraries. Monday morning
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acidiviola tagged TISM with electronica and synthpop. December 2011
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gj420, SarawrDinosaur, tomjhogwash and 27 other people added TISM to their libraries. December 2011
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Nobodylikesyou linked TISM to a deleted event. September 2011
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peaceRockz_, sminter00, quigonquinn and 10 other people added TISM to their libraries. September 2011
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non-apejase added TISM to the lineup of TISM at The Metro Theatre. August 2011
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oxylaw, ajf1967, stasia81 and 4 other people added TISM to their libraries. August 2011
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bandjolista tagged TISM with alternative and australian. July 2011
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tildevplus tagged TISM with ‘are shit’. July 2011
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Groups (14)
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This Is Serious, Mum
70 members
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Melbourne
1,202 members
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The Australian Music Group
423 members
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Unreal Avatar
127 members
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behind the mask
147 members
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