Reversal of Man

Reversal of Man
Reversal of Man performing in Vienna, Austria c. 1999 (Photo taken by Ian J. Whitmore)
Background information
Origin Tampa, Florida, United States
Genres Screamo, powerviolence, grindcore
Years active 1995–2000
Labels Ebullition Records, Schematics Records, Independence Day
Associated acts CombatWoundedVeteran, Assuck, Horsewhip, Fathers, Guiltmaker, Light Yourself On Fire
Website https://archivistrecords.bandcamp.com/
Past members Matt Coplon
Dan Radde
Chris Norris
Jeff Howe
John Willey
Jeremy Gewertz
Jason Crittenden
Jasen Weitekamp
Chris Hitchcock
Joe Camacho
Jason Rubacky
Gainesville Fest 1997 (Photographer unknown)
PCH Club 1998 (Photo taken by Graham Donath)

Reversal of Man was a hardcore punk band from Tampa, Florida that formed in 1995. The band is associated with the late 1990's 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]

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 split 12" with Holocron.[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. Guitarist Chris Norris currently does graphic design under the name Steak Mtn.[8][9]

Members

Final line-up

  • Matt Coplon - vocals (1995-2000)
  • Chris Norris - guitar (1999-2000)
  • Jeff Howe - bass, vocals (1996-2000)
  • Dan Radde - guitar, vocals (1999-2000)
  • John Willey - drums (1995-2000)

Past members

  • Jason Crittenden - guitar (1997-1999)
  • Jasen Weitekamp - guitar (1996-1998)
  • Joe Camacho - guitar (1995-1996)
  • Jason Rubacky - bass (1995-1996)
  • Chris Hitchcock - guitar (1995-1996)
PCH Club 1998Photo: Graham Donath

Touring musicians

  • Jeremy Gewertz - drums
  • Davy Bartlett - Puzzle Master/Driver
  • Diana "Nice" Barrett - Den Mother/Merch Slinger/Driver/Booking Agent/Everything

Timeline

Indianapolis Fest 1996 (Photo taken by Adam Lowe)

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • Reversal Of Man demo tape (1995, Self-released)
  • Reversal Of Man 7" (1996, Valrico)
  • Revolution Summer 10"/CD (1998, Independence Day)

Splits

  • Reversal Of Man/Cease split 7" (1995, Blacksmith/Plead)
  • Puritan/Reversal Of Man split LP (1995, King Of The Monsters)
  • Holocron/Reversal Of Man split LP (1996, Intention)
  • Enemy Soil/Reversal Of Man split 7" (1998, Fist Held High)
  • Los Crudos/Reversal Of Man split LP (2001, Ebullition)
  • Electric Youth Crew split 12"/CD with CombatWoundedVeteran (2002, Schematics)
Niagara Falls 1999Nice, Jeff, Chris and Dan

Compilation albums

  • Discography (2001, Schematics)

Compilation appearances

  • Placebo (1995, Concurrent) - "Assembly"
  • Follow N' Believe: A Food Not Bombs Benefit Compilation (1996, Element) - "A Child's Dream"
  • Israfel (1997, Ape) - "Untitled"
  • The Caligula Effect (1997, Catechism) - "Silver Pieces Of Eight"
  • Between A Rock And A Hard Place (1998, Witching Hour) - "I'm A New York City Detective That Strays From Cheap Suits And Short Sleeve Shirts And Ties
  • The Great Enlightenment? (1998, A-Team/Hit The Ground Running) - "Theory Of La Masastra"
  • 403 Comp (Florida Fucking Hardcore) (1998, Schematics) - "These Hills Have Eyes"
  • The Brave Do Not Fear The Grave (1999, Alveran/Grave Romance) - "Mercy"
  • Back To Donut! (1999, No Idea) - "The Set Up"
  • Che Fest 1999 (1999, Slowdance) - "Quantis"
  • Can't Stop This Train (1999, Join The Team Player) - "These Hills Have Eyes"

References

  1. ↑ Kaminski (2017-03-01), Karol. "90's Hardcore Icon Reversal Of Man Reissue Discography". idioteq.com. Idioteq. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
  2. ↑ Greg, Pratt (22 September 2010). "Altered States, Grindcore Special part 2". Terrorizer. United Kingdom: Miranda Yardley (181): 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 (2013-03-27), Matt. "Top Ten Best Screamo Bands From Florida". browardpalmbeach.com. Broward Palm Beach New Times. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
  4. ↑ Macomber (2017-03-08), Shawn. ""Get The Kid With The Sideburns": 90's Metallic Hardcore Greats Reversal Of Man Talk 5 Classic Tracks". decibelmagazine.com. Decibel Magazine. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
  5. ↑ Butler, Blake. "Reversal Of Man - Discography Review". allmusic.com. Allmusic Guide. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
  6. ↑ n/a (2014-06-28). "Intention Records Interview". abridgedpause.com. Abridged Pause. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
  7. ↑ Ozzi (2016-09-13), Dan. "Ten Underrated Hardcore Records According to Touché Amoré's Jeremy Bolm". noisy.vice.com. Vice. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
  8. ↑ n/a (2008-04-21). "Christopher Norris/Steak Mtn. Interview". fecalface.com. Fecalface. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
  9. ↑ Gazin (2014-06-11), Nick. "I Probably Hate You: An Interview With Steak Mtn". vice.com. Vice. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
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