Universal Order of Armageddon
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Universal Order of Armageddon was an American
hardcore
band, active in the early to mid 1990s.
. Known for their extreme short chaotic performances, sometimes resulting in complete destruction. Larry Livermore
(founder of Lookout! Records
) was so blown away by their live performance that he stated in a magazine column that punk bands should take note of U.O.A. and start bringing this type of energy back into punk rock. Drummer Brooks Headley
once said, "Our live shows are like turning on a vacuum cleaner for like ten minutes". The guitarist and bass player would often leap off their amplifiers resulting in hurting themselves and their equipment. They went on to release records on indie labels such as Kill Rock Stars
, Gravity
, and Jade Tree
. They toured the United States several times in 1993 and 1994 in support of those releases before breaking up in late 1994.
Following the band's demise, Joy and Malat started the group The Great Unraveling
, and Headley went on to play in the group's final lineup. Seven moved to Seattle, Washington in 2007. He spent from October 2009 to May 2010 riding his motorcycle from Seattle to Argentina.
The four original members of the group played a series of shows in July 2010. This was followed by further live performances announced for the following January, as well as plans for a possible new recording.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hardcore
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band, active in the early to mid 1990s.
History
The band formed in September 1992 and by early 1993, after quickly gaining a small but devoted following, they were recording and touring the East CoastEast Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S...
. Known for their extreme short chaotic performances, sometimes resulting in complete destruction. Larry Livermore
Larry Livermore
Lawrence "Larry" Hayes , best known by the pseudonym Larry Livermore, is an American musician, record producer, and music journalist. He is best known as the co-founder of Lookout! Records.-Biography:...
(founder of Lookout! Records
Lookout! Records
-History:Larry Livermore and David Hayes formed the label in 1987. From the start, Lookout released punk rock records, but over time expanded its scope to include various types of pop rock, reggae fusion, acoustic rock, pop punk, and indie rock...
) was so blown away by their live performance that he stated in a magazine column that punk bands should take note of U.O.A. and start bringing this type of energy back into punk rock. Drummer Brooks Headley
Brooks Headley
Brooks Headley is an American musician and chef, best known as the drummer in several hardcore punk and indie rock bands.Headley is presently the executive pastry chef at Del Posto, a New York Times-rated four-star restaurant, in New York City....
once said, "Our live shows are like turning on a vacuum cleaner for like ten minutes". The guitarist and bass player would often leap off their amplifiers resulting in hurting themselves and their equipment. They went on to release records on indie labels such as Kill Rock Stars
Kill Rock Stars
Kill Rock Stars is an independent record label founded in 1991 by Slim Moon and based in both Olympia, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The label has released a variety of work in different genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole as having any one artistic mission...
, Gravity
Gravity Records (US)
Gravity Records is an underground independent record label from San Diego. It was formed in 1991 by Matt Anderson, a member of the influential underground band Heroin. It has been central in developing and promoting the "San Diego sound" - an idiosyncratic form of post-hardcore with loose, chaotic...
, and Jade Tree
Jade Tree Records
Jade Tree International, Inc. was an independent record label formed by Darren Walters and Tim Owen in August 1991, out of Wilmington, Delaware....
. They toured the United States several times in 1993 and 1994 in support of those releases before breaking up in late 1994.
Following the band's demise, Joy and Malat started the group The Great Unraveling
The Great Unraveling (band)
The Great Unraveling were an American post-punk rock band from Baltimore, Maryland, a later project from Tonie Joy of Moss Icon, Universal Order of Armageddon and Born Against. The band was active from 1995–1997.-History:...
, and Headley went on to play in the group's final lineup. Seven moved to Seattle, Washington in 2007. He spent from October 2009 to May 2010 riding his motorcycle from Seattle to Argentina.
The four original members of the group played a series of shows in July 2010. This was followed by further live performances announced for the following January, as well as plans for a possible new recording.
Personnel
- Tonie JoyTonie JoyAnthony R. "Tonie" Joy is an American musician currently based in Baltimore, Maryland. Joy is known for his work, most commonly as a guitarist, in several popular underground punk and indie rock bands. In addition, Joy runs the independent record label Vermin Scum.-Musical career:Joy began...
– guitar (Born AgainstBorn AgainstBorn Against was an American hardcore punk band from New York active between 1989–1993. In addition to their radical leftist politics, the group espoused a DIY punk message and challenged what they perceived as problematic within the punk subculture of their time.-History:The group was founded in...
, The Convocation, The Great UnravelingThe Great Unraveling (band)The Great Unraveling were an American post-punk rock band from Baltimore, Maryland, a later project from Tonie Joy of Moss Icon, Universal Order of Armageddon and Born Against. The band was active from 1995–1997.-History:...
, Lava, Moss IconMoss IconMoss Icon was an Annapolis, Maryland post-hardcore band from 1986 to 1991. Its original members were singer Jonathan Vance, guitarist Tonie Joy, bassist Monica DiGialleonardo, and drummer Mark Laurence. Alex Badertscher joined as second guitarist in 1990...
) - Anthony Scott Malat – bass (The Great Unraveling, Love Life, Bellmer DollsBellmer Dolls-Biography:Bellmer Dolls is a New York-based post-punk band. Named after the life-sized mannequins of German Surrealist Hans Bellmer, the group was founded in 2003 by Peter Mavrogeorgis after finishing a 3-year stint as guitarist for Tav Falco's Panther Burns. The band's earliest incarnation...
), clothing designer) - Brooks HeadleyBrooks HeadleyBrooks Headley is an American musician and chef, best known as the drummer in several hardcore punk and indie rock bands.Headley is presently the executive pastry chef at Del Posto, a New York Times-rated four-star restaurant, in New York City....
– drums (Born AgainstBorn AgainstBorn Against was an American hardcore punk band from New York active between 1989–1993. In addition to their radical leftist politics, the group espoused a DIY punk message and challenged what they perceived as problematic within the punk subculture of their time.-History:The group was founded in...
, Skull Kontrol, (Young) Pioneers(Young) PioneersPioneers was an influential American folk punk band from Richmond, Virginia, active from 1993–1999.-History:...
, Wrangler BrutesWrangler BrutesThe Wrangler Brutes were an American hardcore punk band formed in 2003 in Los Angeles, California.-History:Wrangler Brutes were formed around vocalist Sam McPheeters , drummer Brooks Headley , guitarist Andy Coronado and...
) - Colin Seven – vocals (UV-373, Blue Condors, Baby Aspirin, The Blue Humours)
- Christian Sturgis – bassist for final few shows
Singles and albums
- 1993 – S/T 7" (Vermin Scum)
- 1993 – Symptom 7" (JT1013)
- 1993 – Split 7" with Born AgainstBorn AgainstBorn Against was an American hardcore punk band from New York active between 1989–1993. In addition to their radical leftist politics, the group espoused a DIY punk message and challenged what they perceived as problematic within the punk subculture of their time.-History:The group was founded in...
(Gravity 5) - 1994 – The Switch Is Down 12" EP (KRS224EP)
- 1994 – Self-Titled 12" (Gravity 12)
- 1996 – Discography CD (KRS224)
Compilation appearances
- 1994 – Rock Stars KillRock Stars KillRock Stars Kill is a compilation of various artists released by Kill Rock Stars on August 1, 1994. The compilation was released simultaneously as a vinyl LP with accompanying 7″ single, and as a CD.-LP:Side one#Tourettes – "Horse Girl"...
compilation CD (Kill Rock StarsKill Rock StarsKill Rock Stars is an independent record label founded in 1991 by Slim Moon and based in both Olympia, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The label has released a variety of work in different genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole as having any one artistic mission...
) - 1994 – A History Of Compassion And Justice (with Los CrudosLos CrudosLos Crudos was an American hardcore punk band from Chicago, Illinois that existed from 1991 to 1998. The band played in the hardcore punk style, and were a popular act within the DIY underground of the 1990s. Being Latino, they paved the way for later Spanish-speaking punk bands and helped to...
, Ottawa, John Henry West, Dead and GoneDead and Gone-Remixes:*"Things Gotta Change" - Avery Storm*"When We Rock" - Bone Thugs-n-Harmony*"I Don't Like White People" - Rucka Rucka Ali-Cover versions:...
, Manumission, and Naked AggressionNaked AggressionNaked Aggression is a punk rock band which was formed in Madison, Wisconsin in late 1990. Naked Aggression appeared in the documentary The Decline of Western Civilization III. Their lyrics often cover sociopolitical issues from a libertarian socialist perspective, and the band has held benefit...
) 7" (Leguna Armada)