Vatican Commandos
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 in Darien, Connecticut, United States |
| Defunct | 1985 |
| Fate | Disbanded; reunited in 2010 |
| Headquarters | Darien , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | James Spadaccini, John Farnsworth, Lindsey Anderson, Chip Moody, Chuck "Wheat" Weaver, Richard "Moby" Hall |
| Products | Hardcore punk music |
Vatican Commandos emerged as a hardcore punk ensemble originating from Darien, Connecticut in 1982. The group comprised James Spadaccini, John Farnsworth, Lindsey Anderson, Chip Moody, Chuck "Wheat" Weaver, and Richard "Moby" Hall—who later gained recognition as the solo artist Moby.
Their initial release was the 7-inch EP titled Hit Squad for God (1983), which listed Hall under the pseudonym "M.H." Subsequent records included the Just a Frisbee 7-inch EP (1983) and the 12-inch EP Point Me to the End (1984). During these releases and their touring period, the band featured Chuck Wheat on vocals, Dave Hower handling drums, Jim Spadaccini on bass, and guitarist Mike Pollock, who succeeded Hall. Of particular note, the artwork for Just a Frisbee was designed by Rob Zombie, the creator of White Zombie. The group ceased activities in 1985.
After a hiatus of 25 years, Vatican Commandos reunited for a performance on July 17, 2010, at New York City's Mercury Lounge, followed by another reunion event on February 5, 2011, at The Dragonfly located in Hollywood, California.
Discography
- First Strike Compilation tape, BCT (1983)
- Hit Squad for God 7-inch EP (1983)
- Just a Frisbee 7-inch EP (1983)
- Point Me to the End 12-inch EP (1984)
- Connecticut Fun Compilation LP (1985)
- Make It Work Compilation 7-inch (1985)
- Big City's One Big Crowd Compilation LP (1985)
- Hit Squad for God 7-inch EP Reissue Radiation Records (2022)
- Just a Frisbee 7-inch EP Reissue Radiation Records (2022)
- Point Me to the End 12-inch EP Reissue Radiation Records (2023)
- Full Discography 1983-2015 CD Radiation Records (2023)