Γενιά Του Χάους

In Apr 1982 in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece 3 friends: Θοδωρής Ηλιακόπουλος [Thodoris Iliakopoulos] (vocals, drums, lyrics, and only constant member), Νίκος Φ. Βοσδογάννης [Nikos F. Vosdogannis] (bass) and his cousin Νίκος Animal Βοσδογάννης [Nikos Animal Vosdogannis] (guitar, lyrics, vocals - later of Magic De Spell) form a band named Αντι-κουλτούρα [Anti-culture], influenced by Punk / New Wave with political lyrics (mostly written by Iliakopoulos). This line-up played a few gigs, drawing alternative and anti-government audiences. Vocalist Άρης Λαμπρίδης [Aris Labridis] joins, and the band changes its name to Chaos Generation. In early 1983 guitarist Vosdogannis leaves the band, with Κώστας Χατζόπουλος (2) [Kostas Hatzopoulos] (the sole member, aside Iliakopoulos, to feature in all of the band's releases) taking his place. In Apr 7th 1983 they played live at Sofita Club in Plaka, Athens with Ex Humans, and in Oct 16th 1983 they perform live at Anemoni Cinema in Agia Paraskevi with Αδιέξοδο. RIght before the end of 1983, the group changes its name to Γενιά Του Χάους (Genia Tou Haous). Labridis leaves the band, and Δημήτρης Δρακόπουλος [Dimitris Drakopoulos] takes his place on vocals. The band enters the studio to record 6 tracks for a split cassette with Αδιέξοδο called Το Αδιέξοδο και η Γενιά του Χάους σας εύχονται καλή όρεξη (produced by Art Nouveau). In spring 1984 bassist Vosdogannis leaves, and Άκης Αμπράζης [Akis Abrazis] takes his place. The same time they get singed by Enigma Records (2) and by July they record 2 tracks, participating to the first Greek Punk compilation: Διατάραξη Κοινής Ησυχίας. In Jan 1985 the play a show with Αδιέξοδο at Anesis Cinema at Agrinio, Athens. The show was recorded and released in a 2nd split cassette titled Η Γενιά του Χάους και το Αδιέξοδο σας εύχονται Καλό Πάσχα, distributed hand to hand through the bands' friends. In Oct 3rd 1985 they perform live at Chevrolet Pub at Ioannina. In early 1986 Drakopoulos leaves, and Iliakopoulos becomes the vocalist - while still being the drummer. Now as a trio, the band signs with label Δικαίωμα Διάβασης (later Di Di Music) in May 1986. By the summer, they release debut album Γενιά Του Χάους. The 1st press was removed from the market due to bad sound, and replaced by a 2nd one. In autumn bassist Abrazis moves to France (joining the band Parkinson Square), and 2 new members are added to the band: Δημήτρης Παππάς [Dimitris Pappas] on guitar, and Αλέξης Αλιφέρης [Alexis Aliferis] on bass & synthesizer. Bringing new, more metallic, influences (the second guitar giving a heavier sound), their style went away from punk clichés, with more poetic lyrics, referring to inner search of the human psyche. In June 22 they play live with Moot Point, Γκρόβερ and Εκτός Ελέγχου at Theatro Dasous, Thessaloniki. Also in Nov 14 they support The Ex and The Shrubs at Club 22 Aftokinisi in Athens. Having a steady drummer for live shows was always a problem for the band, and Γιάννης Βεναρδής, Γιώργος Σαλιβαράς, Yannis Tryferoulis and Γιώργος Κιούσης filled the spot from time to time (Γιώργος Πιπίνης also played bass sometimes). In the end of 1987 they start recording new material. In Feb 5th and 6th 1988 they supprt The Ex again for 2 shows at Ρόδον (Rodon) Club in Athens, and finally in Feb 20th they give their last live performance at 127db Club at Eksarkhia, Athens. Recording sessions ended in February 1989, and their second and last album Ρέκβιεμ is released by Di Di Music early in spring, all the while finalizing their [u]disbandment[/u]. 8 years later, in early 1997, a reissue of their 2 albums (plus 3 unreleased tracks) would be released by independent label Wipe Out! Records (on CD, and limited edition double vinyl). In Apr 24th and 25th 2009, Iliakopoulos, Hatzopoulos, Abrazis along with drummer Μπάμπης Πετσίνης give 2 live appearances at Gagarin 205, to mark the 20th anniversary since their disbandment. In 2012, Wipe Out! Records, B-Otherside & Labyrinth Of Thoughts release a vinyl edition of selected tracks from the shows (including 2 previously unreleased tracks), plus a 90-minute DVD. As they said, they owed these shows to their fans as a proper farewell, because their past live performances lacked in terms of sound production. One more show was performed in March 2012 at "The 80’s Gathering" event of An Club by Iliakopoulos, Hatzopoulos, Drakopoulos, and friends of the band such as members of No Mind (2). In 2013, a remastered edition of the Διατάραξη Κοινής Ησυχίας compilation is released, and also a book by Iliakopoulos is published (autographed and limited to 300 copies) named "Είμαι παιδί της εποχής των κανιβάλων" ["I am a child of the cannibal age"]. In 2014, Σας Εύχονται Καλή Όρεξη is issued for the first time on vinyl, by B-Otherside & Scarecrow (3). In April 25, 2015 Thodoris Iliakopoulos starts a facebook page, and promises to distribute the band's songs for free, including artwork, facts, pictures etc, on flac format. Along with the studio recordings, many unreleased demo tracks were shared. In May 8th, 2016 (one week after the release of Γενιά Του Χάους Tribute), he kept his promise, and then deleted the page.