Antischism was an American crust punk band formed in 1988 in Columbia, South Carolina. Antischism broke up and then reformed in Austin, Texas, as Initial State. After Initial State's breakup in 1994, Byrd and Mueller went on to play in , with Byrd also starting Guyana Punch Line and eventually Thank God. Cooper moved to Savannah, Georgia, and played in Damad (now Kylesa), In/Humanity, Karst, and Chronicle A/D.
Members Final line-up Lyz Mueller - vocals (1988–1991; 1993–1994) Kevin Byrd - guitar (1988–1991; 1993–1994) Allan Mozingo - bass (1993–1994) Scott Cooper - drums, vocals (1988–1994)
Past members Brent - vocals (1991) Matt - bass (1988–1991)
Discography As Antischism Albums Still Life, Allied Recordings (1991)
EPs All Their Money Stinks of Death", Manifest Soundworks (1988) End of Time, Stereonucleosis Records (1989)
Compilations Discography CD, Selfless Records (1995) Antischism (Discography) CD/2XLP, Prank Records (1998)
Live Live in the Studio, Selfless Records, Steronucleosis Records (1990) Thinning the Herd - Live split with Subvert, Mind Control Records (1990) [ Review]. Allmusic
As Initial State Abort the Soul, Clearview Records (1994)
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