MEANS TO AN END (1987-1989)

Meaning bandname: The means of coercion that exist in society towards the individual and between individuals. Later on the lyrics became more personal and we thought MTAE to be finer and more appropriate.

History: Started in autumn 1987 and played the first concert in January 1988. During the summer of 1988, Peter went to live in the USA and is replaced by Stefan. The last concert is in february 1989. Because of no motivation and different interests, the band quit.

Lyrics: At first critical about vegetarism, politics, etc. Later on more personal about emotional problems.

Description: Fast simple hardcore with metal-influences. After Stefan joined, more technical and varied

Line-Up: Dim (drums), Joshua (bass), Stefan (guitar), Mike (vocals)

Joshua – Spiral Sea
Stefan – R.O.Conspiracy, Spiral Sea, Buiten Adem
Peter – Spiral Sea

Tours & Concerts: about 15 concerts; mostly together with brotherband R.O.Conspiracy and with Catweazle

Discography: “First Effort”TP (summer 1988)
“Hardcore Speedmetal”live compilation TP (Toprod, Holland, 1988)

and various compilation