D.O.A.

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D.O.A.

Canada’s legendary Punk Kings, who helped spread punk rock counterculture around the world, approach a momentous milestone. For nearly 25 years D.O.A. has been happily slashing away at all manner of philosophical enemies. They’ve traveled the globe almost continuously since they formed in 1978; they released their first snarling piece of vinyl, the "Disco Sucks" EP in June of that year. That slab of plastic opened the door to international prominence, riots, rip-off record companies and three generations of fans.

In 1981, D.O.A. made the term "hardcore" their own and pushed it into the common vernacular with their legendary album "Hardcore 81" and subsequent tours. Consequently, D.O.A. has been cited as a major influence for tons of bands ranging from The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Green Day to Rancid to The Offspring. They followed that up with their ground breaking EP "War on 45" and "Bloodied But Unbowed."

D.O.A. has always worn their politics on their sleeves.They’ve done a lot shit disturbing along the way.They’ve been harassed and busted and survived all that crap. D.O.A.’s blatant slogan,TALK-ACTION=0 sums it all up.

The stuff the band’s worked on through the years; they’ve played benefits for Rape Relief, anti-racism, rock-for brains, anti-globalization, OXFAM, first nations rights, anti censorship and environmental causes amongst many others.

D.O.A.’s sound and philosophy has been held together by Canada’s Godfather of punk Joey "Shithead" Keithley’s songwriting, singing and guitar playing. D.O.A.’s sound, although always rooted in punk rock, has managed to create a fair bit of consternation for those who would like to choose musical boxes. It’s punk,but it incorporates rock n’ roll, reggae, metal,and ska. Whatever the hell their sound is, it’s pulled out a "Yeah,that’s the shit!" from the likes of Henry Rollins,The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sonic Youth, Jello Biafra, Bif Naked, John Doe, Randy Bachman, Dave Grohl, Pete Seeger, Yada,Yada,Yada, you get the picture.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary, Sudden Death has released the definitive D.O.A. album, "War and Peace," a 25-track compilation of D.O.A.’s greatest recorded moments. War and Peace starts at the roots of "Disco Sucks", "The Enemy" and "Liar For Hire" right through to their modern blitzkrieg sound of "Dead Men Tell No Tales" and "Just Say No To The WTO."

D.O.A. will blast through live shows with their new rock solid lineup of Joey, Paddy Duddy on drums and bassist Mike Hodsall. Watch for extensive touring in Canada and around the world in 2015 and beyond.

In 2003, Shithead’s first book "I Shithead,a life in punk" came out on Arsenal Pulp Press. It is a definitive and raunchy look at punk and the spread of counter culture throughout western society. Sudden Death has also released "Let’s Start The Action," an electronic tribute to D.O.A. performed by 20 different artists from around the world and inspired by the anti-globalization movement. As well, Sudden Death has recently re-released D.O.A.’s 1st two albums"Something Better Change" and "Hardcore 81", recently picked as two of the top 5 Canadian punk rock albums of all time. A full length documentary on D.O.A. "Talk-Action=0" is being developed by filmmaker Marcus Rogers [The Widower].

D.O.A. has traveled a long, tough road that has taken them around the world and the raw energy continues. The band has never been more active, having recently released their second DVD, D.O.A.’s "Greatest Shits" and a split album with metal legend Thor entitled "Are U Ready". Recently Mayor Larry Campbell of Vancouver declared December 21st to be "D.O.A. Day" in Vancouver.The band has also been featured in punk and political books published around the world.

Come join in the power and non-compromise that is D.O.A.

Punk/Metal/Hardcore/Noise Pop/Rock/Indie

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Randy Archibald "Randy Rampage"

bass

1978 - present

Joey "Shithead" Keithley

vox/guitar

1978 - present

Jan Bone

drums

1978 - present

The Great Baldini

drums

1978 - present

Past Members

John Card

drums

1978 - 199

Brian Goble "Wimpy Roy"

bass/vox

1978 - 199

Brien O

drums

1978 - 199

Charles Montgomery "Chuck Biscuits"

drums

1978 - 1981

Brad Kent

guitar

1978 - 197

Andy Graffiti

drums

1979 - 1981

Dave Gregg

guitar/vox

1985 - 198

Chris Prohom

guitar/vox

1989 - 199

Bob Dog

roadie

1991 - 2007

Ken Jensen (RIP)

drums

1993 - 199

Band Articles

The Bobblehead Speaks!

The Bobblehead Speaks! The Skinny sits down with legendary DOA frontman Joe “Shithead” Keithley by Kristina Mameli, the Skinny “We still raise shit, we’re still good live and we keep trying to say stuff about what’s g...

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Published by: The Skinny Magazine

Author: Kristina Mameli

30 Years of D.O.A. and today

The Skinny : You never let us down with your shows in-your-face politics and angry, loud punk. The Commodore for DOA’s 30 year Anniversary and DVD Release (Men of Action) two weeks ago was no exception. How has playing live changed for ...

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Author: The Skinny Magazine

Published by: The Skinny Magazine