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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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Past Events

12
Sep
19:30
Cancelled - D.O.A., The Meringues, Owl Farm
Presented by KPP Concerts
$25
The Broom Factory
Event can be attended in person
12
Jan
2020
21:00 23:30
Canada’s legendary Punk Kings: D.O.A., Antimatter, 13th Legion
Punk Legends from Vancouver. Canada DOA opening guests TBA Sunday, January 12...
$22-$30
Hawaiian Brians
Event can be attended in person
11
Jan
2020
21:30 00:00
Punk Legends from Vancouver, Canada: D.O.A., Cutthroat Brothers , El Rancho
Punk Legends from Vancouver, Canada DOA opening guests TBA Saturday, January ...
$23-$30
Hilo Town Tavern
Event can be attended in person
10
Jan
2020
21:30 01:00
Punk Legends from Vancouver, Canada: D.O.A., Trigger Warning
 
$25
Casanova
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26
Jan
2018
22:00
The Return of: D.O.A., The McGillicuddys, The Keg Killers
Punk rock legends D.O.A. from Vancouver return to Victoria for the first time in...
Logan's Pub
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07
Nov
2015
20:00
Hardcore 2015: D.O.A., Gob, BOIDS, Guests
Sudden Death Records is happy to announce the most kick ass show of the year, HA...
$20
Rickshaw Theatre
Event can be attended in person
14
Mar
2015
19:30 13:00
D.O.A Return To The Scene of the Crime: D.O.A., The Shit Talkers, Making Strangers
SATURDAY- March 14 D.O,A w/ GUESTS THE SHIT TALKERS MAKING STRANGERS ...
$7-$30
SBC Restaurant
Event can be attended in person
07
Feb
2015
21:40 13:30
D.O.A., The Sweathogz, Couch Thieves
Hype Bot in association with The Drop present: LEGENDARY Canadian punk rocker...
$15-$20
Tally Ho Sports Bar and Grill
Event can be attended in person
31
Jan
2015
19:30 23:00
No Kinder Morgan Expansion Benefit Show!: D.O.A., Ford Pier Vengeance Trio,...
Sudden Death Records Presents D.O.A. The Ford Pier Vengeance Trio Aging Yout...
$16-$20
The Biltmore Cabaret
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30
Jan
2015
21:30
Moved, note new venue - D.O.A., The Jolts, The Injectors
+++ Not Yer Buddy Presents +++ D.O.A.'s unfarewell tour is making a stop in s...
$12
Foundation Bar
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27
Jan
2013
21:00
PUNK LEGENDS D.O.A. SAY FAREWELL AFTER 35 YEARS: D.O.A., The Frostbacks
Legendary punk's D.O.A have traveled the globe almost continuously since they fo...
Distrikt
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19
Jan
2013
20:00
D.O.A.
D.O.A. Says Farewell to Vancouver! Second show added due to overwhelming demand.
$16
Rickshaw Theatre
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20
Jan
2012
Canadian Punk Rock Founders: D.O.A., Greenback High, The Role Models
Canadian Punk Rock Founders D.O.A. return to rock Lucky Bar with new Vancouver s...
$15
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
01
Oct
2010
21:30 02:00
D.O.A., Little Guitar Army, Real Problems, Childsplay
Legendary Sudden Death recording artists fronted by Joey "Shithead" Keithley tou...
$15
The Biltmore Cabaret
Event can be attended in person
24
Sep
2010
19:30 02:00
RIFFLANDIA 3 :: D.O.A., The Keg Killers, Growler, Lesbian Fist Magnet, Amortals
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REHAB NIGHTCLUB
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20
Feb
2010
D.O.A., Fear Of Tomorrow
 
Rickshaw Theatre
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29
Jan
2010
22:00 02:00
D.O.A., The Frostbacks
Punk legends D.O.A. bring their wildly energetic, hard hitting show to Vancouver...
$15
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
25
Sep
2009
21:30
D.O.A., SNFU, The Jolts
TICKETS--------------General Onsale: Jul 03 2009 05:00PMLive Nation Presale: Jul...
$15
The Commodore Ballroom
Event can be attended in person
13
Aug
2009
D.O.A., Bison, The Vicious Cycles
 
Merlin's (Whistler)
Event can be attended in person
19
Sep
2008
21:00
D.O.A., Dayglo Abortions, The Tranzmitors
on sale 8/8
$15
The Commodore Ballroom
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Current Lineup

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

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