The first ever DVD to feature one of the great Punk bands of all time – D.O.A.It wasn't long before punk rock expanded beyond just New York City, London, and Los Angeles during the mid-late ‘70s, as evidenced by the emergence of the long-running Vancouver, Canada based outfit, D.O.A.
Originally formed in 1978, D.O.A. has been led from the beginning by singer/guitarist Joe Keithley, aka ‘Joey Shithead,' who has been joined by a wide variety of other bandmates through the years.The same year as their formation, D.O.A. issued a debut EP, Disco Sucks, before following it up with a pair of full lengths that many longtime fans consider D.O.A.'s classic recordings, 1980's Something Better Change and 1981's Hardcore ‘81. Since the beginning Keithley has been unafraid to voice his political opinions (a renown D.O.A. slogan among their faithful is ‘TALK-ACTION 0') which, at one point, landed him in jail. D.O.A. would go on to issue albums throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s (including such highlights as 1982's War on 45, 1985's ‘The Dawning of a New Error’, 1993's Loggerheads, etc.). Keithley also runs his own indie record company, Sudden Death Records, and issued an autobiography in late 2003, titled ‘I, Shithead: A Life in Punk.' D.O.A. continues strong to this day, as evidenced by such releases as 2002's ‘Win the Battles’.
As a result of Keithley's hard work, D.O.A. is often name checked as an important influence by other hardcore/punk bands, including such notables as Green Day, the Offspring, Rancid, and Propagandhi, among others. “Live At The Assassination Club “ features a full show from the band during their 1984 tour of the UK.
SONGS:Seething Wells Roger Mensi Heaths Lament Sparticus R Africa Doa The Enemy I'm Right You're Wrong America Burn It Down Doa Rich Bitch Our World Watcha Gonna Do Liar For Hire Slum Lord General Strike Class War War In The East War 13 (Thirteen) New Wave Sucks