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Direct Action
Canada - Toronto, Ontario

Band History compiled by Johnny, Discography by Jon K. and Johnny Direct Action from Toronto, Ontario, started in the early '80s. Vocalist Tim and bassist Dave from the St. Catherines band the Unknowns joined up with Xig on guitar and Mike on drums. Their 1984 demo tape captures the band at their earlier, faster period. One of the songs appeared on the Canadian compilation LP Primative Air-Raid. After the demo, Xig left and was replaced by Buzz from the Toronto band A.P.B. In 1985, Direct Action recorded and released their Trapped In A World LP. By this time, they had slowed down a little for a more heavy, polished sound. German label Bitzcore reissued a collection of songs from the demo and the LP in 1989. Bassist Dave played in Son of Bronto and currently plays for the Class Assassins. Sadly, Tim died in late 1999/early 2000.

DISCOGRAPHY Releases: DIRECT ACTION demo tape (1984) TRAPPED IN A WORLD LP (Irate Faction Records, 1985) Reissues/Etc: DAMN-AGE LP (Bitzcore Records, 1988) Compilations: STEPPING STONE TO INSANITY tape (Stepping Stone to Insanity Zine) T.O. HARDCORE 83 tape (NRK, 1983) PRIMITIVE AIR-RAID LP (Psyche Industry Records, 1984) NOISE ATTACK tape (1984) LÄRMATTACKE 3 tape (Art-Attack Produktionen, 1985) THERE'S A METHOD TO OUR MADNESS LP (Phantom Records, 1986) EXPERIENCE THE FREEDOM OF TOTAL CONTROL tape (BCT, 1986) BLEEDING BETWEEN THE LINES tape (Wally and the Beavers, 1986) INFO