Reversal of Man

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Reversal of Man
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Reversal of Man performing in Vienna, Austria c. 1999
Background information
Origin Tampa, Florida, United States
Genres
Years active1995–2000; 2025–present
Labels Ebullition, Schematics, Independence Day, Intention
Past membersMatt Coplon
Dan Radde
Chris Norris
Jeff Howe
John Willey
Jeremy Gewertz
Jason Crittenden
Jasen Weitekamp
Chris Hitchcock
Joe Camacho
Jason Rubacky
Website archivistrecords.bandcamp.com
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Gainesville Fest 1997
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PCH Club 1998

Reversal of Man is a hardcore punk band from Tampa, Florida that formed in 1995. The band is associated with the late 1990s screamo movement [1] and noted for bordering on powerviolence and grindcore. [2] The group's lyrical content was often political, [3] and the group initially formed as a reaction to the then-growing underground nazi punk scene in Florida. [4]

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During their existence, the band toured frequently across the United States as well as parts of Europe. Vocalist Matt Coplon was known for taping his microphone to his hand in order to not lose it during spastic performances. [5] The band were signed onto Ebullition Records for the release of their sole full-length This Is Medicine in 1999 after label operator Kent McClard found out about them through their demo, which was positively reviewed in Heartattack Fanzine Volume 6. [6] Jeremy Bolm of Touché Amoré has described This Is Medicine as one of his favorite albums. [7]

The group would eventually break up in 2000, with members going on to play in bands such as CombatWoundedVeteran, Fathers, Horsewhip, Guiltmaker and Light Yourself on Fire.

Members

Final line-up

Past members

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PCH Club 1998

Touring musicians

Timeline

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Indianapolis Fest 1996
Reversal of Man

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Splits

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Niagara Falls 1999Nice, Jeff, Chris and Dan

Compilation albums

Compilation appearances

References

  1. Kaminski (March 1, 2017), Karol (March 2017). "90's Hardcore Icon Reversal Of Man Reissue Discography". idioteq.com. Idioteq. Retrieved May 7, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. Greg, Pratt (September 22, 2010). "Altered States, Grindcore Special part 2". Terrorizer (181). United Kingdom: Miranda Yardley: 43. Another interesting sub-subgenre was this strange crossover of first-generation emo and grind. Bands like Reversal of Man or Orchid may not have stood the test of time, but it was a pretty cool sound at the time and one that was pretty uniquely American
  3. Preira (March 27, 2013), Matt. "Top Ten Best Screamo Bands From Florida". browardpalmbeach.com. Broward Palm Beach New Times. Retrieved May 7, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. Macomber (March 8, 2017), Shawn. ""Get The Kid With The Sideburns": 90's Metallic Hardcore Greats Reversal Of Man Talk 5 Classic Tracks". decibelmagazine.com. Decibel Magazine. Retrieved May 7, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. Butler, Blake. "Reversal Of Man - Discography Review". allmusic.com. Allmusic Guide. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
  6. McClard, Kent, Heartattack Fanzine, Volume 6, August 1995. Website: http://heartattackarchive.com, PDF: https://www.mediafire.com/file/izzxndg2vfvyerx/06+Heartattack+-+1995+Aug.pdf. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  7. Ozzi (September 13, 2016), Dan (September 13, 2016). "Ten Underrated Hardcore Records According to Touché Amoré's Jeremy Bolm". noisy.vice.com. Vice. Retrieved May 7, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)