Zeroption

Zeroption were a Canadian hardcore punk band formed in 1981 in Oakville. The original lineup was Gord Option (bass), Kealan Option (drums) and Stuart Option (guitar). They have been cited as influences by many bands including Metallica, The White Stripes and Killdozer.

The band played numerous live performances with many punk acts of the day including the Bad Brains, the F.U.'s, D.O.A., the Dead Kennedys, Social Distortion and the Circle Jerks.

Zeroption stopped playing live shows in 1983.

Discography

• "TO Hardcore 83" (Compilation)(nrk records)
• "BYO Something to Believe In" (Compilation)(BYO Records)
• "What Price Glory?" (EP)(elroy music)
• "Herd Not Scene" (CD) (elroy music)

References

• 'American Hardcore: A Tribal History' (Steven Blush, Feral House publishing, 2001, ISBN 0-922915-71-7)
• 'Smash the State: A Discography of Canadian Punk, 1977-92' (Frank Manley, No Exit, 1993)
• No Cause For Concern Fanzine - Toronto Scene Report October 1983

See also

• Canadian punk rock
• List of hardcore punk bands