D.O.A - World War 3

Artist: DOA
Song: World War 3
Album: Something Better Change (1980)

[@goblinzits]

They were absolutely unstoppable in this era. Their constant touring across all of the US and Canada during the birth of punk's 2nd wave helped create an amazing network of bands and contacts across the continent that helped the scene grow to huge proportions. DOA's contribution to punk is invaluable.

[@Brewzerr]

Yep. First time I saw them it was the Biscuits-Rampage-Gregg-Shithead line-up, and to this day that was one of the top 3 most amazing shows I've ever seen. Just fucking annihilated my senses, and really made me a lifer. Later line-ups had their moments, but nothing could ever touch that whole 1979-1982 period. I practically worshipped Randy Rampage back then and started playing bass mainly because of him. If it weren't for DOA, Black Flag, and Dead Kennedys blazing the trail in those days, hardcore punk would have probably never been a huge thing outside of the West and East coasts.

[@Soundeagle3456]

the only musical movement in america that didn't suck the mainstream medias cock or the music industry for that matter, it should've be called the truth movement.

[@Alprazolam_25]

In north america, in england it was way past it times , england started it all .

[@lanmola]

@@Alprazolam_25 Nope, Ramones 1974 NYC

[@Alprazolam_25]

@@lanmola nope

[@hillyBlankgenerate]

No1 drummer for me!

[@johnisallin]

This gives me freaking goosebumps! I was 12 yrs old living in Vancouver when this came out. Me and my buddies started a punk band and D.O.A. were our heroes! Subhumans were cool too.

[@chvveuzumaki4519]

How about now

[@keloebarnes3738]

Slave to my Dick? Did you have Let Them Eat Jellybeans album? DOA and Subhumans on it. Black flag, Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains, Christian Lunch, and the flip side was mostly weird instrumental, punk.

[@robingray4540]

Fcuk me I'm 60 now , left school in 1978 , straight into punk . Never looked back. It's now a gentle foot tap but the hearts still in it. It don't leave you.

[@KMc-cw3qt]

Never. 57 now, NYHC 1985 - I can’t wait till that moment right before the void when I’ll remember all the things I forgot from back then. 🤘👴🤘

[@cjparrott]

chuck biscuits = punk rock keith moon

[@enriqueloco2391]

This song has more relevance now than ever... the old 80s cold war fears are back again.. this time a hot war

[@squeekycat]

I saw them at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto (in front of the City Hall, can you believe it?!!) in 1980. Rock against Radiation. The Forgotten Rebels played too, among others. Really freaked out the lunchtime business crowd! Lotsa punks. It was hot so we were running around in the fountain. Memories!!

[@edward2448]

One of the best. Saw them 3 times. Once opening for the Dead Kennedys, Circle Jerks and a solo show. I have 7 of their albums. This video is ancient, where's Dimwit or Sonny Boy. I was a member of the Money Grubbing fan club. Love the cover of Taking Care of Business they do with Randy Bachman. Liar for Hire.... So F@#&ING Great.

[@dnzg66]

This is one of the best rock songs of all time, hands down.

[@realpeoplenotactors527]

The Enemy is another great DOA song.

[@schenker4]

This is when punk was fun grew up in the San Fran area and saw alot of the bands from the early 80,s Fav song Whatcha gona do?

[@stephenheffernan2041]

Had their logo on the back of my leather, early / mid 80's....... class act

[@DylanVonFrankenstein]

DOA from Vancouver baby! i met them and their totally cool dudes.

[@rockgardner]

First punk band I saw live! That was in 1980... and I got hooked! What great times it was as I saw the best of the best bands for 10 years straight, probably a 1000 shows, and also bought about a 1000 records.

[@wpgheldar]

TO ME, THIS WAS ROCK N' ROLL. The next day after seeing them in 82'(i was 15) I threw out my Styx, Boston and Eagles records into the Trash and was born again. Thank you Whimpy & Joey, you saved this Winnipeg boy.

[@realpeoplenotactors527]

I think that was circa 1982 or 1983 when Wimpy (Brian Roy, singer for the Subhumans) played bass for DOA. Out at dinner after the show, I asked Bri why they weren't playing any Subhumans songs and he said "Joe doesn't want to". I said to him "tell him I said DOA has to play Fuck You" and I don't know if he did but it soon became a DOA staple. During the 1980 tour of Ontario when my band Joe College and Rulers opened for them, I said "it's not Disco Sucks anymore, now it's New Wave Sucks" and the very next night and gfor the next few years they played it as New Wave Sucks.

[@Pm50077]

You alive?

[@realpeoplenotactors527]

@@Pm50077 mostly!

[@n3wl0gk65]

True Rock n Roll

[@n3wl0gk65]

No doubt

[@glennpace9783]

Ramones, Dead Kennedys, & ....DOA!!! Everything I love about music today started with that trilogy.

[@JunkyardDaan]

One of the greatest bands that influenced my life since the early 80ties...Great!!!

[@larrycwik1960]

They played this last night live in Portland - awesome! So happy to see them for a third time - thank you, DOA!

[@alistairfinlay2772]

Love this band seen them a few times once was in London 🎸🇨🇦🎶🎤🥁🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👌🏴‍☠️👌

[@Chris.Waddell]

Just saw D.O,A, tonight in Fredericton for the farewell tour! Sh*thead signed my copy of his book 'I Sh*thead'. Always great to see D.O.A. may she now rest in piece!

[@LesActive]

haha, farewell tour, they've had many. The draw of the road is strong in Joey.

[@Meredith1756]

Aaaaaah, what a great find, great old song, awesome!

[@punk1977lev]

got the dvd brilliant play it all the time

[@willieluncheonette]

CERTAINLY ONE OF THE WORLD CLASS PUNK/HARDCORE BANDS COME FROM CANADA AND THEIR NAME IS DOA. I'M HOISTING A MOLSON TO THEM TODAY. D.O.A. started out in Burnaby, British Columbia, 10 miles from downtown Vancouver and released their first four song e.p .Disco Sucks in 1978. Their two classic albums, Something Better Change (1980) and Hardcore 81 (1981) immediately cemented their place in the pantheon of world punk. Touring endlessly across the U.S. they brought their incredible live shows to many a small town punk kid. I really regret never seeing them live. World War 3 was included on Something Better Change LP which is one of my three all-time favorite Canadian punk albums. Those were the Reagan years and many punk bands had nuclear war on their minds. They were a trio when this video came out in 1980 Their charismatic lead singer Joey "Shithead" Keithley is a tremendous front man. , Randy Rampage bass and the monster Chuck Biscuits on drums fill out D.O.A. Don't even bother telling me you like punk if you don't like this performance. And after this we''ll see another live DOA vid.

[@yider1982]

R.I.P Randy Rampage

[@xelexpunx]

yider noguera shit man no way

[@keithmills778]

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/doa-vancouver-randy-rampage-obit-1.4799324 There were a few different news items about his death that I could have quoted, but I went with the CBC News article. Here's a Canadian punk pioneer being written about by the Canadian government-funded national news outlet. He was a significant enough figure that his death got national coverage by mainstream (that's not an insult in Canada) media outlets.

[@BuckNekkid3000]

i saw DOA with the Dils and chinas comidas in seattle at washington hall in 1978. DOA opened the show.

[@teaflax]

Man, that Chuck Biscuits sure could pound those toms. Classic US Hardcore, even if it is from Canada. What the The Clash would sound like if they'd actually had some balls.

[@punklabiere]

One of the so many Best Band Ever !

[@dantrojan4165]

I saw DOA in concert 2 days ago and it was one hell of a show I know besides Joe Keithley it's all new members but they still played a lot of the old songs including this one

[@timdunlop4953]

I miss this.Thank God for this band. Fuck yeah

[@popindosin228]

After 2022, better be ready to blast this song in any moment.

[@sufiansiraj628]

I was 13 - 14 ? When i first saw this video on youtube and have been hooked on D. O.A ever since . I'm turning 27 in a few months time , how time has passed . Managed to see them when they played in Asia . Joey Shithead as usual an awesome frontman .

[@1066EastHastings]

I remember seeing this video on Soundproof thirty years ago. It's just as good now. DOA Rule!

[@robertmurfitt9143]

Such a legacy. RIP all DOA rock soldiers

[@drewstrom75]

one of my favorite aspects of early 80s punk music is the drumming.

[@badbrain666]

Saw them here in Italy a couple of years ago. Great energy.

[@Hue_Nery]

I've met Joe Keithley. I swear, he could crush your head with his hand. If he wasn't a guitarist, he could be a basket ball player. Check out how small that guitar is on him. It's an SG: probably one of the largest bodies of any standard guitar besides an Explorer.

[@GwaiiEagle1]

Remember as far as the Vancouver Punk Scene went WWIII was a good three years in to a already vibrant scene. It was an exciting time to be young and headed to the Buddha in the late 70's. Bring Back BudStock, Baby!

[@chrisfurius]

Can't say DOA are my fave Punk band(of course I like 'em though), but Chuck's drumming??? Always love that!

[@ajijoes2006]

saw these guys twice in 1985 on there Lets Wreck the party Tour once at West Catasauqua playground field house and then at the Moose home in Catasauqua Pennsylvania where i lived, this is one of the first hardcore bands i ever listened to and a top favorite, i spoke to everyone of them but dimwit he was not very sociable but they were very cool, i must have spoke with Dave Greg for around an Hour very cool guy!! they all autographed two of my albums for me, both shows where awesome west Catasauqua field house was so small and they jammed everyone in tight still great show!! the Moose home on the other hand was large and i had a chance to slam around and have a great time, Raw Power and Dont Know where with them, the drummer from Raw power broke a finger on his drum-head they where playing so hard he stopped bandaged himself up and finished the show, i found out later that DOA payed his hospital bill that's awesome!!, had a great time wish i could go back and do it again!!

[@brickmaster01]

favorite DOA song...

[@spenny24950361]

D.O.A rocks out every fucking time. Awesome.!!!

[@dnzg66]

One of my all time favorites. A clear top 5 song.

[@clockwolf]

Great tune, awesome band.

[@TommyHoopercanada]

my fave gig of all time was hardcore 81(at the laudrymatt which was to become richard on richards years later) in vancouver.d.o.a.with the classic line-up and dave gregg.also black flag was on the bill with dez on vocals.anyway my ears were ringing for day's.

[@goldenagenut]

Check out 'Bloodied but Unbowed', classic cover of Mt Rushmore with blood flowing out of the president's noses,basically a greatest hit's compilation, every song on it is great!

[@FasterThanLightX]

The bassist look so fucking badass

[@psiklops71]

i can't wait my favorite punk band will be playing in lovely Everett Washington October 15th and 16th 2016

[@jkthemod]

EASILY... one of the best punk band that there ever was; smart,impassioned, energetic, not just angry, but fueled with purpose.... so many bands should see this-it seems "dated" now 30 years later, but nothing has really changed (shit-might be worse?) DOA are legendary, and this is as solid now, as it was back when they laid this down!

[@vadermasktruth]

Oh shit! This is awesome! One of my all time favorite hardcorepunk bands!

[@rbbnfest]

YEAH!! D.O.A.

[@junglejoecvideogates9705]

They played here on SSI last night and it was amazing!

[@DanRamberg]

Joey rock't it proper...saw these guys in the early eighties and they crushed just about everyone but Fear back in the day..."hey baby do you wanna_____?" yeahhhh!!

[@jkthemod]

Hey CANADA! thanks for 1) William Shatner, 2) Hockey, 3) Pamela Anderson, and DOA! we fuckin' OWE you something!

[@DAREALAndyRampage]

"BEAUTIFUL!"

[@ineffable50]

RIP Randy Rampage

[@HARKE90]

so good

[@pookerville]

I heard this on WLYN-FM in 1982(before they switched to WFNX-FM!)! The message is still revelant today!

[@freekasaur]

I love this video, nice and raw. Im from vancouver, I still havnt managed to go to one of their shows, gotta do it before I move. My mom knew Randy from highschool, he was apparently a very intelligent student.

[@anarchobands]

d.o.a are just one of the best punk bands there is..im baffled as to how i can ask younger punks about them and they have no idea who they are..tell everyone who d.o.a is!!

[@mikeberube4450]

We had no idea Vancouver was something , was A scene , was THE scene . Sattaman Brah iI was THERE !

[@incomprius]

dude they sound like the clash here. i love DOA so much.

[@49mercury]

THIS IS D.O.A. !!

[@Dertodesking]

great song. Pay your respects - R.I.P. Chuck Biscuits

[@jocelynn62985]

grandaughter?Thats awesome! I hope The Mrs. and I are punk rock grandparents when we become that. We dont have any kids yet at all.

[@ohio1968javelin]

absolute classic

[@pointnozzleaway]

I seem to watch this atleast twice a year .... yeah !

[@profile86]

I remember seeing this video on much music about 10-11 years ago... ive been trying to find it ever since... holy shit

[@Biffbradford]

I love this band!

[@pointnozzleaway]

i have to watch this once a week

[@stevesmeeve1459]

DOA's best work by far!!

[@paddlepop77]

Biscuits is a great drummer.

[@BoycottStabb]

Rampage + Biscuits + Shithead = Amazing!

[@jamesgilliland8551]

I've seen them at least 15 times and they never let me down. Listening to them now reminds me of how tight they were as unit... Snappy, precise and tuneful! great melodies and catchy riffs. Love this band.

[@oftheredhtx]

This song is amazing

[@miner49er79]

Now what closley boys and girls ....this is how it's done !!!!! RIP R.R. .........................VIVA R.R. !!!!!!!!!

[@pravljicezaotroke]

Makes me feel 20 years younger:)

[@incomprius]

I love this version much better than the album version. the differences are subtle but this one is still best.

[@Cale15]

yeah joe does look the same He came to my hometown and played his solo stuff a few months ago

[@clockwolf]

saw em 1984 in England. Class, they look fkin young here tho..81?

[@Walt3rWhit3]

Chuck Biscuits was the Keith Moon of the punk era

[@lucypotato5019]

he looks so young, love this!

[@Brewzerr]

Biscuits was only 14 when this was recorded! And he was already one of the top 5 greatest punk drummers. Cool username, btw. Teenage Head is another one of Canada's finest.

[@pointnozzleaway]

LUMBERJACK CITY !!!!

[@hausofwheat]

That was excellent, I had no idea about this vid either.

[@mosesGcracker]

The memories. Fucking miss them days.

[@macm3081]

still great in 2022!

[@ianclayton4162]

Awesome song, and I recommend Joey Shithead's autobiography 'I, Shithead.' downallyourstreets - DOA is from Vancouver, Canada, specifically Burnaby, unless I'm missing something.

[@toms1207]

Wow I remember this song from 1980 Makes even more sense in 2023

[@toms1207]

Yes I remember being 20 in 1980 Seeing them at the Buddha or every 2nd weekend at the Commodore It was a big thing being 21 lol

[@eboing]

Thanks for uploading this! Love DOA!

[@hillyBlankgenerate]

we must listen now!

[@memez227]

we can now finally listen to this song and feel like its real yay..?

[@Shanta946]

I have their logo tattooed on 1/3 of my harm. D.O.A, I’ll take em’ with me to the cemetery

[@VDRP]

I do believe this was filmed at CHEK-6 studios in Victoria, BC.

[@torvizen]

This music+video!!

[@floorange]

These guys are fucking amazing, how they are so little-known and why they weren't huge I'll never know.

[@mikebailey747]

Best punk song ever ❤

[@noblefuse]

greatest song ever told

[@noblefuse]

world war lots of fun people panic on the run-kremlin having fun- awe gods this is so great - hail Hashem

[@zaxxx1975]

rip randy much missed

[@endomynion121]

The bass is Rad AF

[@157157157157]

Theres no doubt that alot of influence from british 77 punk was taken to make the something better change album. this is still totally an amazing song. That whole album theres a realy interesting mix of traditional 77 with early roots of hardcore its a really cool mix. i really think that whole album including this song is amazing

[@Brewzerr]

This line-up couldn't be touched. Rampage and Biscuits were the shit. I got to see 'em when Dave Gregg was in the band on the hardcore 81 tour, but they were just fine as a 3-piece. So many great bands in Vancouver in those days. Subhumans, Pointed Sticks, Modernettes, Dishrags, Young Canadians, U-J3RK5.

[@coalitionofcommoncanadians5651]

DONT FORGET one of the VERY VERY BEST BY FAR: DEATH SENTENCE! they made the wickedest record!

[@zombywoof1015]

NoMeansNo. SNFU. Dayglow Abortions.

[@thunder7382]

R.I.P. Randy Rampage bassist of D.O.A. and vocalist from Annihilator,Alice in Hell still rules.