Universal Order of Armageddon
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Defunct | 1994 (initially) |
| Fate | Reunited in 2010 |
Area served | United States, East Coast tours |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Universal Order of Armageddon was a hardcore band from the United States, active initially between 1992 and 1994 before reuniting in 2010.
History
The group formed in September 1992 and swiftly built a loyal fan base, embarking on tours along the East Coast by early 1993. Their live shows were characterized by intense, brief, and turbulent performances, capturing the interest of industry professionals such as Larry Livermore, founder of Lookout! Records, who commended their dynamic as an exemplary standard for punk music. Drummer Brooks Headley likened their concerts to "turning on a vacuum cleaner for like ten minutes." Their releases appeared on independent labels including Kill Rock Stars, Gravity, and Jade Tree, complemented by several U.S. tours before their dissolution in late 1994.
Following the band's split, members engaged in new endeavors: Joy and Malat established The Great Unraveling, with Headley joining during its final phase. In 2007, Colin Seven moved to Seattle, Washington, later completing a motorcycle expedition from Seattle down to Argentina between 2009 and 2010.
The initial lineup reunited for performances in July 2010 and continued with additional shows in January 2011.
In 2023, the band collaborated with reissue label The Numero Group to make their entire catalog available on streaming services and physical formats, culminating in the 2024 release titled Universal Order of Armageddeon.
Band members
- Tonie Joy – guitar
- Brooks Headley – drums
- Colin Seven – vocals
- Anthony Scott Malat – bass
Former members
- Christian Sturgis – bass (1994)
EPs
- Demo (Vermin Scum)
- City (1993, Vermin Scum)
- Symptom b/w Visible Distance & Flux (1993, Jade Tree)
- Split with Born Against (1993, Gravity)
- Universal Order of Armageddon (1994, Vermin Scum)
- The Switch Is Down (1994, Kill Rock Stars)
- Universal Order of Armageddon (2011, Gravity)
Compilations
- Universal Order of Armageddon (1996, Kill Rock Stars)
- Universal Order of Armageddon (2024, Numero Group)
Compilation appearances
- Rock Stars Kill (1994, Kill Rock Stars)
- A History Of Compassion And Justice (1994, Lengua Armada)