Reversal of Man

Reversal of Man
Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1995
Defunct	2000
Headquarters	Tampa, Florida, United States
Products	Hardcore punk music, screamo, powerviolence, grindcore

Reversal of Man is a hardcore punk group originating from Tampa, Florida, established in 1995. Linked to the late 1990s screamo scene, they are recognized for merging elements of powerviolence and grindcore. Their songwriting frequently focused on political subjects, initially emerging as a reaction against Florida's underground nazi punk movement.

The band embarked on numerous tours throughout the United States and parts of Europe. Frontman Matt Coplon was distinguished by his habit of securing the microphone to his hand during high-energy shows. They partnered with Ebullition Records to release their only full-length album, This Is Medicine (1999), after label founder Kent McClard encountered them through a demo that received favorable reviews. Jeremy Bolm from Touché Amoré has named This Is Medicine as one of his preferred records.

Reversal of Man dissolved in 2000, with former members going on to perform in bands such as CombatWoundedVeteran, Fathers, Horsewhip, Guiltmaker, and Light Yourself on Fire.

Members

Last line-up

Matt Coplon – vocals (1995–2000)
Chris Norris – guitar (1999–2000)
Jeff Howe – bass, vocals (1996–2000)
Dan Radde – guitar, vocals (1998–2000)
John Willey – drums (1995–2000)

Former members

Jason Crittenden – guitar (1997–1999)
Jasen Weitekamp – guitar (1996–1998)
Joe Camacho – guitar (1995–1996)
Jason Rubacky – bass (1995–1996)
Chris Hitchcock – guitar (1995–1996)

Touring musicians

Jeremy Gewertz – drums

Timeline

Studio albums

This Is Medicine (1999, Ebullition)

EPs

Reversal of Man demo tape (1995, Self-released)
Reversal of Man 7-inch (1996, Valrico)
Revolution Summer 10-inch/CD (1998, Independence Day)

Splits

Reversal of Man/Cease split 7-inch (1995, Blacksmith/Plead)
Puritan/Reversal of Man split LP (1995, King Of The Monsters)
Holocron/Reversal of Man split LP (1996, Intention)
Enemy Soil/Reversal of Man split 7-inch (1998, Fist Held High)
Los Crudos/Reversal of Man split LP (2001, Ebullition)
Electric Youth Crew split 12-inch/CD with CombatWoundedVeteran (2002, Schematics)

Compilation albums

Discography (2001, Schematics)

Compilation appearances

Placebo (1995, Concurrent) – "Assembly"
Follow N' Believe: A Food Not Bombs Benefit Compilation (1996, Element) – "A Child's Dream"
Israfel (1997, Ape) – "Untitled"
The Caligula Effect (1997, Catechism) – "Silver Pieces Of Eight"
Between A Rock And A Hard Place (1998, Witching Hour) – "I'm A New York City Detective That Strays From Cheap Suits And Short Sleeve Shirts And Ties"
The Great Enlightenment? (1998, A-Team/Hit The Ground Running) – "Theory Of La Masastra"
403 Comp (Florida Fucking Hardcore) (1998, Schematics) – "These Hills Have Eyes"
The Brave Do Not Fear The Grave (1999, Alveran/Grave Romance) – "Mercy"
Back To Donut! (1999, No Idea) – "The Set Up"
Che Fest 1999 (1999, Slowdance) – "Quantis"
Can't Stop This Train (1999, Join The Team Player) – "These Hills Have Eyes"

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