Contravene was a
punk band from the U.S., formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1999. Often described as "
peace punk," "
anarcho-punk" or "crust," the band had a strong anarchist message of
human rights,
animal rights, and
primitivism. Their sound was characterized by dual-sex vocalists, incorporating elements of heavy metal and folk
music. Contavene disbanded in 2006.