Vatican Commandos were a hardcore

Hardcore punk

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 punk band formed in Darien, Connecticut

Darien, Connecticut

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The band featured members James Spadaccini, John Farnsworth, Lindsey Anderson, Chip Moody, Chuck "Wheat" Weaver, and Richard Hall

Moby

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 (who later went on to success under the name "Moby"). The band was formed in 1982 and released its first 7" EP

Extended play

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 entitled, Hit Squad for God in 1983. Richard Hall (Moby) is credited as "M.H." on the back cover of the release. Later members included Dave Hower, Mike Pollock, and Matt Craig. The band went on to release the Just a Frisbee 7" EP later in 1983 and Point Me to the End 12" EP in 1984. The "Just a Frisbee" 7"cover artwork was drawn by Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie

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, founder and lead singer of White Zombie. The Vatican Commandos disbanded in 1985.

After 25 years, the band has reformed and played a reunion show July 17, 2010 at the Mercury Lounge

Mercury Lounge

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in New York City with Up Front, Our Gang, Ed Gein's Car, and Loud Youth. The VC's played a west coast reunion show on February 5, 2011 at The Dragonfly in Hollywood, CA with D.I.

Discography

• Hit Squad for God 7" EP (1983)
• Just a Frisbee 7" EP (1983)
• Point Me to the End 12" EP (1984)
• Connecticut Fun Compilation LP (1985)
• Make It Work Compilation 7" (1985)
• Big City's One Big Crowd Compilation LP (1985)