The Great Unraveling was an American

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band from

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. The band was fronted by Tonie Joy of

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, and

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. They were active from 1995 to 1997.

History

The Great Unraveling was founded by Joy, bassist Anthony Scott Malat (also of Universal Order of Armageddon), and drummer Randy Davis. Following the success of Universal Order of Armageddon, they quickly gained a small but devoted national fan base. Their group first released a 7" on the

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imprint, run by

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of Born Against. The

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-based label

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released the band's self-titled debut album, recorded by

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. The group also released a second 7" of material on Joy's Vermin Scum label. Davis departed the band late in their career, and was replaced by Universal Order of Armageddon drummer Brooks Headley. Malat went on to play with Love Life and

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, and currently works as a fashion designer. Headley played in various groups, including Skull Kontrol and

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, and is currently a pastry chef. Joy has been active since the late '90s with his group

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(formerly known as The Convocation Of..). Davis has performed with The Uniform, Fascist Fascist, Teargas Rock and The Thumbs.

Discography

* ''Space Travel'' 7" (

) * ''The Great Unraveling'' CD/LP (

) * ''The Angel Rang Virtue'' 7" (Vermin Scum Records)

External links

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www.killrockstars.com
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