Armageddon USA
Armageddon USA | |
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| Also known as | Second Chance (1987-1988) |
| Origin | Falls Church, Virginia |
| Genres | Thrash metal, Power metal, Christian metal |
| Years active | 1987-2005, 2013-present |
| Labels | Talkingtown, Retroactive, Regency (affiliated), Independent |
| Members | Mike Vance Robby Lee Robert "PJ" Bussey Dan Wilkinson Joe Hasselvander |
| Past members | Mark Miley Scott St. James |
| Website | Armageddon USA on Facebook |
Armageddon USA, commonly known as Armageddon,[1] is a Christian thrash metal band that originated in Falls Church, Virginia.
History
The band began in 1985, under the name Second Chance with vocalist Mike Vance and guitarist Robby Lee.[2] In 1987, the two added the talents of bassist Danny Wilkinson and drummer Mark Miley.[2] The next year, 1988, the band changed their name to Armageddon.[2] Soon after the name change, Miley departed from the band. The band added Joe Hasselvander (Raven, Pentagram, Cathedral) to the drums and the band began recording their debut album, The Money Mask. The album featured various musicians, playing various instruments, including 12-string guitars and keyboards.[3] The band kept performing until 2005, when they disbanded. In 2007, the band reissued the album, through Retroactive Records.[4] Around 2008, there was an article titled "Armageddon: Where Are They Now?" that was written by HM Magazine.[5] In 2013, the band reunited with the same lineup, alongside guitarist Robert "PJ" Bussey. In 2015, the band released their sophomore album, Up In Flames, which was released independently.[6][7][8][9] On October 7, 2017, the band announced that they were recording their third full-length album.[10]
Members
Current
- Michael "Mike" Vance - Vocals (1985-2005, 2013-present)
- "Robby Lee" - Guitars (1985-2005, 2013-present)
- Robert "PJ" Bussey - Guitars (1988-2005, 2013-present)
- Daniel "Danny" Wilkinson - Bass (1987-2005, 2013-present)
- Joe Hasselvander - Drums (1989-2005, 2013-present)
Former
- Mark Miley - Drums (1987-1989)
- Scott St. James - Drums (1989)
Session
- John Gallagher - Bass (2015-present)
- Phil Zeo - Guitars, 12-string (1989)
- Charlie Philips - Guitars, Backing Vocals (1989)
- Lamont Coward - Keyboards (1989)
- Paul Krueger - Backing Vocals (1989)
- Janusz Smulski - Keyboards (1989)
Discography
As Second Chance
Demos
- Demo (1987)
- Second Chance (1987)
- The Blazing Wasteland (1988)
Compilation appearances
- East Coast Metal (1988; Regency)
As Armageddon
Studio albums
- The Money Mask (1989; Talkingtown)[11][12]
- The Money Mask (2007; Retroactive, Reissue)[13]
- Up In Flames (2015)[7][8][9][14]
Compilation appearances
- Metal from the Dragon Vol. 1 (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)[15]
References
- ^ "Armageddon USA". Dead to Self Radio. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ a b c Den Berg, Abhay Van (August 21, 2015). "Armageddon Returns with New Album called "Up In Flames"". Bonavox. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ MMisantropo (January 28, 2004). "The Money Mask". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ Rockwell, Andrew. "Armageddon - The Money Mask". Angelic Warlord. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ McCormack, Jeff (February 2008). "Armageddon: Where Are They Know?". HM Magazine.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Armageddon Returns With New Album". Classic Christian Rock Zine. August 2015. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ a b Pardo, Pete (December 13, 2015). "Review: "Armageddon USA: Up In Flames"". Sea of Tranquility. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ a b Gatto, Chris (August 10, 2016). "Armageddon USA - Up In Flames". Heaven's Metal Magazine. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ a b Rockwell, Andrew. "Armageddon USA - Up In Flames". Angelic Warlord. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ "Robby Lee, Robert Bussey, John Gallagher..." Facebook. Armageddon USA. October 7, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ Van Pelt, Doug (April 1990). "The Money Mask". Heaven's Metal Magazine.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "The Money Mask". Harvest Rock Syndicate. Spring 1990.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Beck, Chris (February 2008). "The Money Mask [Reissue]". Heaven's Metal Magazine.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Willis, Jim. "Album Review: Armageddon USA: Up In Flames". Untombed Zine. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ "Armageddon USA - Satisfaction". Bandcamp. The Bearded Dragon Productions. June 23, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.