Antioch Arrow
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Antioch Arrow, from San Diego, California, was on the seminal hardcore/emo label Gravity Records, responsible for putting San Diego on the map in the mid-90's as one of the centers of the movement. Antioch Arrow used the fast and chaotic framework of hardcore to create songs that were at times melodic and at times indiscernible, but almost always curious and played at breakneck speed. Their calling card was surely their vocalist Aaron Montaigne. Whether dramatic and theatrical or whispered or shrieked, his obtuse and stream of consciousness vocal delivery and lyrics forced an audience to react.
In 2005, 31G Records re-released the 1995 album Gems of Masochism. Antioch Arrow's original members were Aaron Montaigne, Mac Mann, Ron Avila (aka Ron Anarchy), Jeff Winterberg, and Aaron Ricards. Ricards was later replaced by Andy Ward (also of the band Evergreen). Members went on to form Tarot Bolero, Get Hustle, amongst others.
[edit] Discography
- Gems of Masochism 31G Records (re-released in 2005)
- In Love With Jetts Gravity Records #11 (1994)
- The Lady is a Cat Gravity Records #4 (1993)
- Gems of Masochism Amalgamated Recording Corp/Mighty Records (1995)
- Antioch Arrow/Candle split 7" Gravity Records #4.5 (1993)