Armageddon USA

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Armageddon USA
Also known asSecond Chance (1987-1988)
Origin Falls Church, Virginia
Genres Thrash metal, Power metal, Christian metal
Years active1987-2005, 2013-present
LabelsTalkingtown, Retroactive, Regency (affiliated), Independent
Associated acts Raven, Attic Symphony, Taker, The Calm
Website Armageddon USA on Facebook
MembersMike Vance
Robby Lee
Robert "PJ" Bussey
Dan Wilkinson
Joe Hasselvander
Past membersMark Miley
Scott St. James

Armageddon USA, commonly known as Armageddon, [1] is a Christian thrash metal band that originated in Falls Church, Virginia.

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History

The band began in 1985, under the name Second Chance with vocalist Mike Vance and guitarist Robby Lee. [2] In 1987, the two added the talents of bassist Danny Wilkinson and drummer Mark Miley. [2] The next year, 1988, the band changed their name to Armageddon. [2] Soon after the name change, Miley departed from the band. The band added Joe Hasselvander (Raven, Pentagram, Cathedral) to the drums and the band began recording their debut album, The Money Mask. The album featured various musicians, playing various instruments, including 12-string guitars and keyboards. [3] The band kept performing until 2005, when they disbanded. In 2007, the band reissued the album, through Retroactive Records. [4] Around 2008, there was an article titled "Armageddon: Where Are They Now?" that was written by HM Magazine. [5] In 2013, the band reunited with the same lineup, alongside guitarist Robert "PJ" Bussey. In 2015, the band released their sophomore album, Up In Flames, which was released independently. [6] [7] [8] [9] On October 7, 2017, the band announced that they were recording their third full-length album. [10]

Members

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Discography

As Second Chance

Demos

Compilation appearances

As Armageddon

Studio albums

Compilation appearances

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