Violence ... Power

Black Army Jacket was Originally Andrew Orlando (ex-Milhouse/Hope Collapse and owner of Reservoir Records), Carlos Ramirez (Hope Collapse/Lakota) Dan Crowell (Ex-Halfman/Matt pond PA) Chris Russo (Those of Us) and Rob Lawi joined in on lead vocals. BAJ entered NYC's LoHo Studios a few months later and recorded what would become their 1996 demo. The tape caused a small buzz in the hardcore and metal zine world and made many tape trader lists.

The Band went on to release The Path of Two Swords As One 7" - Chain saw Safety Records

In 1998, BAJ was invited to play the annual Milwaukee Metalfest along with bands including Destruction, Mercyful Fate, Death and Brutal Truth. They also went on to perform at that year's Fiesta Grande festival at Berkley, CA's Gilman St. club, organized by Spazz bassist/vocalist and Slap A Ham Records founder, Chris Dodge. The band wrote throughout the year and entered the studio with Dean Rispler (Killing Time, 25 Ta Life) in the producer chair. The resulting album, 222, saw the musicians incorporating hints of death and black metal along with some more traditional elements of hardcore to their sound. They toured extensively to support their debut.


Band Members

* Guitars - Andrew Orlando (Hope Collapse)
* Bass/Vocals - Carlos Ramirez (Hope Collapse/Lakota)
* Vocals - Rob Lawi
* Drums - Dave Witte (Municipal Waste/Hope Collapse/Burnt By The Sun/Human Remains/Discordance Axis/Atomsmasher/Agoraphobic Nosebleed)

Ex-Members

* Dan Crowell (drums)
* Chris Russo (bass)
* John Adubato (guitars)
* Tom Hayden (bass)

Pick up the enhanced 50 song discography that includes the original demo, debut 7", all the split 7"s, assorted compilation tracks, unreleased songs and the unreleased record they did for Relapse Records titled Closed Casket.

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