Artist description Heavy hardcore/metal/dirge blended into take on hardcore like no other. Most songs are of political nature and are standout for their multiple changes in tempo, pace, and sound.

Music Style Political Hardcore Punk

Musical Influences Cro Mags, COC, Sick of it All, Melvins, Black Sabbath

Similar Artists The above artists mixed together.

Artist History With Authority started in 1989 and played the hell out of the Midwest until 1996 when they released their last CD "Do Not Obey." WA is currently working on a new CD scheduled to be out in early 2004.

Group Members Dave Hate - Vocals Brad Carpenter - Guitar Tony Worley - Bass Bob Foutz - Drums

Albums 1990 - Feel the Pain ep - 1991 - Sysytem Screwed ep - 1992 Third World ep- 1996 Do Not Obey CD

Press Reviews "Hide your beer, hide the children... WITH AUTHORITY will blow your socks off! The music is everything you would expect from a band named WITH AUTHORITY. Named for Michael Jordan's slam style, they have incredible breaks, drumming, the guitars and the lyrics that make this band's dimension a fresh addition to the hardcore scene. I happened to catch these guys in St. Louis to a shitty crowd because of a huge blizzard... but they didn't dissapoint! Dave Hate is one of the most energetic fronmtmen I have ever seen and the drum thumping of "Blob" Foutz is nothing less than amazing. Extra kudos for keeping the dsate in such horrible weather!" - Paul Meadow/Maximum Rock n' Roll - 1993

Additional Info In 2003, With Authority founders Hate and Carpenter plan to relocate to the East Coast and return to performing and releasing material by the end of the year. Hate never rejoined a band and has a huge amount of leashed music to unleash.

Location Roanoke, Virginia - USA

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