Armageddon USA
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | Falls Church, Virginia , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Armageddon USA, often referred to simply as Armageddon, is a heavy metal band from the United States specializing in Christian metal, originating in Falls Church, Virginia.
History
Formed initially in 1985 under the name Second Chance, the group featured vocalist Mike Vance alongside guitarist Robby Lee. By 1987, the lineup expanded to include bassist Danny Wilkinson and drummer Mark Miley. The band adopted the name Armageddon in 1988. Soon after this change, Miley departed and was succeeded by drummer Joe Hasselvander, known for his work with Raven, Pentagram, and Cathedral. Their debut album, The Money Mask, showcased a variety of instruments such as 12-string guitars and keyboards. Armageddon remained active until their breakup in 2005. In 2007, The Money Mask was re-released through Retroactive Records.
Following a period of inactivity, Armageddon reunited in 2013, reinstating the original members and adding guitarist Robert "PJ" Bussey. They independently launched their sophomore album, Up in Flames, in 2015, solidifying their standing within the Christian heavy metal scene. On October 7, 2017, the band revealed plans to record their third full-length release.
Members
Current
- Michael "Mike" Vance – Lead Vocals (1985–2005, 2013–present)
- "Robby Lee" – Guitarist (1985–2005, 2013–present)
- Robert "PJ" Bussey – Guitarist (1988–2005, 2013–present)
- Daniel "Danny" Wilkinson – Bassist (1987–2005, 2013–present)
- Joe Hasselvander – Drummer (1989–2005, 2013–present)
Former
- Mark Miley – Drums (1987–1989)
- Scott St. James – Drums (1989)
Session
- John Gallagher – Bass (2015–present)
- Phil Zeo – Guitar, 12-string Guitar (1989)
- Charlie Philips – Guitar, Backing Vocals (1989)
- Lamont Coward – Keyboards (1989)
- Paul Krueger – Backing Vocals (1989)
- Janusz Smulski – Keyboards (1989)
As Second Chance
Demos
- Demo (1987)
- Second Chance (1987)
- The Blazing Wasteland (1988)
Compilation contributions
- East Coast Metal (1988; Regency)
As Armageddon
Studio albums
- The Money Mask (1989; Talkingtown)
- The Money Mask (2007; Retroactive, Reissue)
- Up In Flames (2015)
Compilation contributions
- Metal from the Dragon Vol. 1 (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)