Against All Authority

Against All Authority (often abbreviated -AAA-) is an American punk band, formed in Florida in 1992. Playing in the ska punk style, their business practice follows a stringent DIY ethic.

History

Against All Authority was founded in Cutler Ridge, Florida in 1992,work=Allmusic driven by willingness to promote their message—"questioning our economic differences and promoting our human similarities", as stated by their official site. A strong engagement in political and social issues is clearly evident in their lyrics. The band maintain a fierce DIY stance influenced by the approach of the Dead Kennedys and Subhumans. Early in their career the band decided to book concerts, make recordings and even produce band t-shirts on their own. Their first release "above the law" was released on Far Out Records. Later they signed on independent label Hopeless Records, becoming one of their major bands. In addition to touring and recording, the band is frequently involved in demonstrations and social projects. They have also influenced a number of other bands. Guitar player Joe Koontz has formed a new band Nobody's Hero, with members of The Vandals and Ignite.Citation needed

Members

Current

Danny Lore – Bass and Vocals
Joe Koontz – Guitar and Backing Vocals
Jeremy Kaiser – Trumpet
Macbeth Proenza – Drums

Former

Joey Jukes - Trumpet
Tim "FarOut" Pagones - Trombone
Tim Coats - Tenor Saxophone
Fin Leavell – Guitar & Trombone
Kris King - Drums
Spikey – Drums
Jason Lederman – Drums
Alan V

. – Trumpet
Marcio "Grim" - Drums
Ambrose Nzams - Trombone
Sid - Drums

Discography

Albums and EPs

Above The Law 7" (1994)
Less Than Jake/Against All Authority split 7" (1995)
Destroy What Destroys You (1996)
Reject (split 7" w/ Anti-Flag) (1996)
-AAA- & The Pist split 7" (1996)
All Fall Down (1998)
24 Hour Roadside Resistance (2000)
Exchange split EP w/ The Criminals (2000)
Nothing New for Trash Like You (2001)
Against All Authority / Common Rider split (2005)
The Restoration of Chaos & Order (2006)

Compilations

Operation: Punk Rock Freedom (2003 Hopeless/Sub City Records)

"Just an Obstruction"

Hopelessly Devoted to You Too Vol. 2 (1998 Hopeless)

"Just an Obstruction"
"All Fall Down"

Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 3 (2000 Hopeless)

"Pestilent Existence"
"In On Your Joke"

Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 4 (2002 Hopeless)

"Dinkas When I Close My Eyes"
"Out A Luck"

Warped Tour 2002 (2002 SideOneDummy)

"Mr. International"

Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 5 (2004 Hopeless)

"Wet Foot Policy"

Hopelessly Devoted to You Vol. 6 (2006 Hopeless)

"Radio Waves"
"Pestilent Existence"
"Dinkas When I Close My Eyes"

Ska Is Dead (2007 Asian Man)

"Silence Is Golden but Duct Tape Is Silver"

Signed Music Artists

History