Armageddon USA explained

Armageddon USA
Alias:Second Chance (1987-1988)
Origin:Falls Church, Virginia
Genre:Thrash metal, Power metal, Christian metal
Years Active:1987-2005, 2013-present
Label:Talkingtown, Retroactive, Regency (affiliated), Independent
Associated Acts:Raven, Attic Symphony, Taker, The Calm
Current Members:Mike Vance
Robby Lee
Robert "PJ" Bussey
Dan Wilkinson
Joe Hasselvander
Past Members:Mark Miley
Scott St. James

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.Web site: The Money Mask. Encyclopedia Metallum. MMisantropo. January 28, 2004. October 12, 2017. The band kept performing until 2005, when they disbanded. In 2007, the band reissued the album, through Retroactive Records.[3] Around 2008, there was an article titled "Armageddon: Where Are They Now?" that was written by HM Magazine.[4] 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.[5] Web site: Review: "Armageddon USA: Up In Flames". Sea of Tranquility. Pete. Pardo. December 13, 2015. October 12, 2017. [6] [7] On October 7, 2017, the band announced that they were recording their third full-length album.[8]

Members

Current

Former

Session

Discography

As Second Chance

Demos

Compilation appearances

As Armageddon

Studio albums

Compilation appearances

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Armageddon USA. Dead to Self Radio. October 12, 2017.
  2. Web site: Armageddon Returns with New Album called "Up In Flames". Bonavox. Abhay Van. Den Berg. August 21, 2015. October 12, 2017.
  3. Web site: Armageddon - The Money Mask. Angelic Warlord. Andrew. Rockwell. October 12, 2017.
  4. Web site: Armageddon: Where Are They Know?. HM Magazine. Jeff. McCormack. February 2008.
  5. Web site: Armageddon Returns With New Album. Classic Christian Rock Zine. August 2015. October 12, 2017.
  6. Web site: Armageddon USA - Up In Flames. Heaven's Metal Magazine. Chris. Gatto. August 10, 2016. October 12, 2017.
  7. Web site: Armageddon USA - Up In Flames. Angelic Warlord. Andrew. Rockwell. October 12, 2017.
  8. Web site: Robby Lee, Robert Bussey, John Gallagher.... Facebook. Armageddon USA. October 7, 2017. October 12, 2017.
  9. Web site: The Money Mask. Heaven's Metal Magazine. Doug. Van Pelt. April 1990.
  10. Web site: The Money Mask. Harvest Rock Syndicate. Spring 1990.
  11. Web site: The Money Mask [Reissue]. Heaven's Metal Magazine. Chris. Beck. February 2008.
  12. Web site: Album Review: Armageddon USA: Up In Flames. Untombed Zine. Jim. Willis. October 12, 2017.
  13. Web site: Armageddon USA - Satisfaction. Bandcamp. The Bearded Dragon Productions. June 23, 2017. October 12, 2017.

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