The Armed

The Armed
OriginDetroit, Michigan
Genres
Years active2009–present
MembersSee "Known contributors"
Websitewww.thearmed.com

The Armed (often iconized as ⋈) are an anonymous American hardcore punk musical collective, formed in Detroit, Michigan in 2009.[1] Although no official members of the group are known for absolute certain, the collective has been represented in the media by advertising creative and director Tony Wolski – formerly known as Adam Vallely.[2] The project often features guest collaborators on their releases, which have included musicians such as Chris Pennie, Nick Yacyshyn, Ben Koller, Troy Van Leeuwen, and Urian Hackney. Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou has also been involved in the recording and production of most of their releases.[3]

The Armed have primarily been described as a hardcore punk,[4][5] as well as metalcore,[6] post-hardcore[7] and experimental hardcore.[1][4] The project has been known to comedically self-mythologise, including describing itself as "the world's greatest band" and having a cult-like presentation – with the mantra "refract" being repeatedly used in relation to the band.[8]

  1. ^ a b "10 New Artists You Need to Know Now". Rolling Stone. 25 June 2015. Archived from the original on 21 August 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
  2. ^ Enis, Eli. "SEARCHING FOR THE ARMED: HARDCORE PRANKSTERS FLIPPING HEAVY MUSIC ON ITS HEAD". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  3. ^ Clarke, Patrick. "Maximum Intensity: An Interview With The Armed". The Quietus. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  4. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference :12 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "The Armed: Untitled Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
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  7. ^ Lavin, Will (6 June 2019). "The Armed troll Frank Turner with new single 'FT. FRANK TURNER', which features Frank Carter on the cover". NME. Archived from the original on 7 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  8. ^ Ozzi, Dan. "It's the Armed's World and Soon We'll All Be Living in It". The FADER. Retrieved 28 June 2023.