power violence

The band played a blend of fast punk/grindcore & power violence. Lyrics with written in a straight forward manner talking about such issues as animal rights, anti-authority/anti-cops, pro working class etc. They played their first gig in November 2003 & played their final gig in August 2008 in their home city of Preston (Lancashire). They only put out 3 releases in that time (some could say quality, not quantity lol).

Rick Hopkins is 29 and currently resides in Saranac, Michigan with his wife of 9 years and three kids. Rick was born and raised out in the country just north of St Johns, Michigan. Rick and his wife got engaged right after high school, went to college together at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While going to school at Cornerstone they became involved with Ada Bible Church where they continue to attend. Rick leads worship regularly, his wife works in children's ministry, and they lead a married couples small group.

California’s purest personification of hate, formed in Inglewood in the year 1995 . The band utilises a dual vocal style with male & female vocals and a political edge similar to Man Is The Bastard or Capitalist Casualties.

Armour of Contempt is a powerviolence/grind band based in London, England. armourofcontempt.blogspot.com