Inspired by the hardcore explosion of the early '80s, Richmond, VA's Honor Role formed in 1983 as a run-of-the-mill punk trio but quickly grew into a distinctive quartet that twisted out bleak, inventive post-punk. Sadly, they never received recognition that equaled their wiry, inspired recordings.
Jelling around guitarist/vocalist Pen Rollings and drummer Steve Schick, the early lineup released a speedy, rather contrived nine-song 7" (It Bled Like a Stuck Pig) in early 1984. The band's breakthrough came later that year when Bob Schick (brother of Steve) joined the band as vocalist, allowing Rollings to devote his energies entirely to his increasingly unusual guitar patterns. With Jeremy Bunn in the bass slot, the band released their first mature work, the "Judgement Day"/"Anonymous Cave" 45, released in June of 1985 on Eskimo/No Core Records, the same local outfit that issued their first EP.
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