Authority Zero

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Authority Zero

Authority Zero is a Punk Rock band from Mesa, Arizona.

The band's style is rooted in reggae and skate punk, with Bad Religion, Pennywise, and Sublime cited as influences. The band also draws from Spanish/ Portuguese influences. Authority Zero was started in 1994 and consisted of two guitarists Bill Marcks, Jerry Douglas (also performing vocals) and drummer J.W. Gordon, all from Westwood High School. This trio put a few songs together without lyrics or basslines until the summer of 1995. When that summer rolled around, Douglas was expecting the yearly visit of his friend Jason DeVore, from Wyoming. Douglas introduced his long-time friend to Marcks who jokingly asked if he wanted to be their singer. Soon after, it became more than just a joke. Marcks was impressed with DeVore's ability to "write catchy songs in fifteen minutes with really sticky hooks". The two quickly enlisted Jeremy Wood on bass, who actually taught Marcks and Douglas how to play the guitar. His experience with lead guitar and musical theory separated his bass playing from others'. Not just a "follow along," his baselines were independent and yet fluid with the music. However, because of Gordon's commitment to the Air Force, his position as drummer soon had to be replaced. Fellow classmate, skateboarder, and drummer Daniel Garcia fit this empty stool like a missing puzzle piece. He brought a new charge and tempo that evolved Authority Zero's music into a faster, more complex, punk rock style. Eventually, however, differences and family obligations led to Garcia's exit from the group. Marcks, Douglas, DeVore, and Wood finally came upon Los Angeles native Jim Wilcox formerly of Welter/The New Militia and he completed the Authority Zero's lineup. Douglas also left the group and joined the Air Force. After releasing a local EP that sold very well, Authority Zero released their debut album "A Passage In Time" in 2002 on Lava Records. The album featured a blend of genres including punk rock and reggae, with obvious Spanish and Portuguese influences. A Passage In Time included the hits "One More Minute" and "Over Seasons". The success of "A Passage In Time" propelled the band into new popularity. Authority Zero appeared on many tours, such as Warped Tour, the No Use for a Name/The Starting Line tour, and Sum 41's "Sum on Your Face". The band has also toured with the likes of Everclear, Guttermouth and H2O. In 2004, Authority Zero released "Andiamo", again on Lava Records. "Andiamo" means literally "We Go" in Italian, but can also be read as "And I am Zero", the title of their live DVD released following "Andiamo". The album again featured a blend of genres and Spanish/Portuguese influences. "Andiamo" is somewhat politically charged, evident in the songs "Revolution", "A Thousand Years of War", and the cover of the song "Mexican Radio", originally written by Wall of Voodoo. In the summer of 2006, Authority Zero released a live acoustic compilation album titled "Rhythm And Booze" on Suburban Noize Records. The band's next album, entitled "12:34" was released on January 30, 2007. The track "Courage" was released as a single. The band toured with Rehab on the "Lack of Luxury" 2007 tour. On December 30, 2008 Bill Marcks left the band to spend more time with his family. Bill Marcks currently hosts a radio show under the alias Gringo Bill on kukqphoenix.com. Authority Zero released its fourth studio album titled "Stories Of Survival" on June 22, 2010 and is currently managed by Hardline Entertainment. Authority Zero set out in 2011 on the "Swan" tour in support of a new album by Unwritten Law. According to sources within the band, they parted ways with Zach Vogel. He was replaced, by Brandon Landelius, a guitar player from The Mag Seven. Authority Zero's veteran drummer Jim Wilcox left the band in January 2012 to focus on Blue Collar Prophet his D.J. outfit. For their February 2012 tour (Block Coffee White Knuckles Tour with Voodoo Glow Skulls), he has been replaced by Chris Bartholomew, lead singer and former drummer of the metal band Allura. The band has been in talks with Sean Sellers of Good Riddance and Real McKenzies as a full time replacement. Authority Zero have set a April 2, 2013 release date for their next album, "The Tipping Point". Taking it's name from the Malcolm Gladwell book, the album was recorded with producer Cameron Webb (Pennywise, Social Distortion, Motorhead) at Maple Studios in Orange County, California.

A Passage In Time (2002)

01 - Papa (Intro)
02 - A Passage In Time
03 - Lying Awake
04 - Everyday
05 - One More Minute
06 - Superbitch
07 - Sky's The Limit
08 - Some People
09 - Mesa Town
10 - La Surf
11 - Over Seasons
12 - Good Ol' Days
13 - Not You

Andiamo (2004)

01 - Painted Windows
02 - Revolution
03 - Find Your Way
04 - Madman
05 - Taking On The World
06 - Retreat!
07 - Society's Sequence
08 - A Thousand Years Of War
09 - Mexican Radio
10 - Chili Con Crudo (Instrumental)
11 - Solitude
12 - Siempre Loco
13 - PC

Rhythm & Booze - Acoustic Live (2005)

01 - Intro
02 - A Passage In Time
03 - Retreat
04 - Siempre Loco
05 - Find Your Way
06 - Painted Windows
07 - Mesa Town
08 - One More Minute
09 - Super Bitch
10 - Revolution
11 - Paddy On The Railway
12 - Over Seasons
13 - Everyday
14 - PCH 82
15 - Broken Dreams

12:34 (2007)

01 - Wake Up Call
02 - On Edge
03 - Courage
04 - No Regrets
05 - Talk Is Cheap
06 - The Bravery
07 - Carpe Diem
08 - Sirens
09 - 12:34
10 - Memory Lane
11 - Drunken Sailor
12 - Broken Dreams
13 - Break Free

Stories Of Survival (2010)

01 - Intro
02 - The New Pollution
03 - A Day To Remember
04 - Brick In The Wave
05 - Get It Right
06 - Big Bad World
07 - Break The Mold
08 - Crashland
09 - Liberateducation
10 - Movement
11 - The Remedy
12 - No Way Home

Less Rhythm More Booze - Acoustic Live (2012)

01 - Prelude
02 - Liberateducation
03 - Carpe Diem
04 - Movement
05 - Break The Mold
06 - No Regrets
07 - Crashland
08 - Talk Is Cheap
09 - The Remedy
10 - Big Bad World
11 - 12:34
12 - Wake Up Call
13 - Break Free
14 - Drunken Sailor
15 - Get It Right
16 - Courage
17 - Rattlin Bog
18 - One More Season (Remix)

The Tipping Point (2013)

01 - No Other Place
02 - Undivided
03 - For The Kids
04 - Take Or Leave It
05 - Struggle
06 - Lift One Up
07 - On The Brink
08 - Today We Heard The News
09 - The Tipping Point
10 - Shakedown In Juarez
11 - Endless Roads
12 - 21st Century Breakout

Broadcasting To The Nations (2017)

01 - First One In The Pit
02 - Reconciliation
03 - Destiny And Demise
04 - Broadcasting To The Nations
05 - Summer Sickness
06 - Bayside
07 - Revolution Riot
08 - Sevens
09 - La Diabla
10 - Creepers
11 - When We Rule the World
12 - One Way Track Kid
13 - No Guts No Glory

R&B III (2018)

01 - For The Kids
02 - Take Or Leave It
03 - Broadcasting To The Nations
04 - Destiny And Demise
05 - The Tipping Point
06 - Brick In The Wave
07 - Bayside
08 - When We Rule The World
09 - Creepers
10 - Today We Heard The News
11 - Summer Sickness
12 - Lift One Up
13 - Struggle
14 - Authority Zero

Persona Non Grata (2018)

01 - A Blind Eye
02 - Derailed
03 - Persona Non Grata
04 - Atom Bomb
05 - Ah Hell
06 - Shake The Ground
07 - Mush Mouth
08 - The Bright Side
09 - Back From The Dead
10 - On The Outside
11 - Damage Control
12 - Right This Way

Live At The Rebel Lounge (2019)

01 - A Passage In Time
02 - Atom Bomb
03 - Get It Right
04 - 21st Century Breakout
05 - Liberateducation
06 - 12:34
07 - Broadcasting To The Nations
08 - When We Rule The World
09 - Sirens
10 - Big Bad World
11 - Today We Heard The News
12 - Bayside
13 - Find Your Way
14 - Lift One Up
15 - Taking On The World
16 - No Regrets
17 - Brick In The Wave
18 - One More Minute
19 - Superbitch
20 - Revolution
21 - Over Seasons
22 - Mesa Town
23 - Courage
24 - Sky's The Limit