![]() After a few EP's, the band's debut album, Acrobatic Tenement was released in 1996. The band's early sound often draws comparison to other great bands such as Fugazi and Sunny Day Real Estate, which were two of their major influences. Those are vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala and guitarist/vocalist Jim Ward (though he has been absent from the band on occasion, but we'll get in to that). ![]() Though they went through numerous line-up changes in their early days, two particular members have been with the band from the start. It's an incredibly intense listen, so enjoy.ĪTDI (as they are commonly referred to) formed in 1993 in the city of El Paso, Texas. This is with the exception of their demo and one 12", both of which I also included below. ![]() To return to the topic of Universal Order of Armageddon, below is their discography compilation, which includes all their recorded material. Those two were drummer Brooks Headley and guitarist Tonie Joy, who was also known as the guitarist of the legendary Moss Icon. were also closely associated with Born Against, who they released a split with and two of their members would also end up playing in for a year. I guess you could say they were kind of like the Rites of Spring of the 90's, or something like that. Their shows are a thing of legend, often only lasting briefly and featured the band members hurling themselves around the stage in a flurry of unprecedented energy. They also emerged as one of the most energetic acts in punk as a whole, and an accomplishment like that it's so easily forgotten. Not only as a post-hardcore band, but an early screamo band. Though they weren't around long, they were incredibly influential. ![]() Universal Order of Armageddon were a four-piece post-hardcore band from Baltimore, Maryland that briefly existed between 19, and played a few reunion shows in 2010. ![]()
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