This band is not together anymore so it is not a promotional article. It is merely a record of what was once an influential band in the hardcore, punkrock scene of Newcastle Australia

ARMS REACH formed in early 1997 in Newcastle, NSW with members coming from other local hardcore punk bands such as Pitfall, Anomie and Stolen Youth. In the beginning there were two singers and two guitarists, who both happened to be girls. Their music wasn't unique; "straight-up", fast and crunching, downtuned guitars.
They were often labelled "straight edge" inspired hardcore. In reality, they held quite diverse ideals, personal politics and lifestyles.

The original lineup parted ways in early 1998 after releasing a split demo with Found My Direction and a split 7" with Canberra's Forward Defence. By the end of 98, early 99, they had evolved into a more brutal sounding band with a stronger political focus. By this stage Ben Davies had replaced Jamie Hay on bass, and they released an 8 song 7" called "Within Our Reach" and another split 7", this time with Scalplock from the UK, which both came out on Sydney based Shortfuse Records.

2000 saw yet more bass changes, with Ben moving away from Newcastle. This occured at the same time as the release of their full length cd titled, "Death To Shallow Hardcore", which was totally self funded and self released.

Their influences range from: His Hero Is Gone, Infest, Buried Alive, Price Of Silence, Ringworm, Fallout, Born Against to Minor Threat, Spitboy, Los Crudos, Sepultura, Sick of it All, Siege, Massappeal


Band Members:
Luke Dolan - Vocals
Christy - Guitar / Vocals
Mick - Guitar
Amy - Guitar
Jamie Hay - Bass / Vocals
Ben Davies - Bass / Vocals
Squelchy - Drums


Discography
1997 'Split demo with Found My Direction'
1.Intro, 2.Right To Breath, 3.Foundation, 4.Rest In Pieces, 5.Get Over It, 6.10 on 1


1997 'Split 7" with Forward Defence'
1.Your Rules Not Mine, 2.Come Clean, 3.What Is Freedom?, 4.Release

1998 'Arms Reach -17 songs in the gong (16 May 1998)' tape
1.Delusions of Grandeaur, 2.Rest In Pieces, 3.Remain, 4.Your Rules Not Mine, 5.Sick Dogs (Get Put Down), 6.What Lies Ahead, 8.Forced To Adjust. 9.Flame Still Burns (YOT), 10.Some Things Never Change, 11.Get Over It. 12.Release, 13.Conform (Seige), 14.Justice Squad, 15. 10 To 1, 16.A.R, 17.Outright


1999 'Within Our Reach' 7"
1.Delusions Of Granduer, 2.Some Things Never Change, 3.What Lies Ahead, 4.Sick Dogs (Get Put Down), 5.Justice Squad, 6.Forced To Adjust, 7.Outright, 8.Arms Reach

1999 'Split 7" with Scalplock'
1.Decieved, 2.Just Another Product, 3.Social Games, 4.Good Life, 5.Rebuilding


2000 'Death To Shallow Hardcore' cd
1.Seasons For Growth, 2.Circle Of Friends, 3.Run For Your Fucking Life, 4.Poverty 2000, 5.Christian Door Knocker, 6.Draw The Line, 7.Constructive Criticism, 8.Self Made Misery, 9.God Free Youth, 10.Glorified Hatred, 11.Open Arms, 12.Invasion Day, 13.Destroy Footy Culture, 14.www.getafuckinglife.com, 15.More Than Music


Compilations
'DEMANDING A WORLD WITHOUT RAPE AND VIOLENCE' with 'For Those Who Can't'
'GOODLIFE SAMPLER' with 'Justice Squad'
'COVER WHATEVER YOU WANT #2' with 'Conform'
'REMAIN ON THE FRINGE 7"' with 'Selfish Cunts, Homosexual Panic Defence, Break The Chain