Meatmen;

Listed Below is all of the known Tour Dates, Album, E.P. & Singles release dates that I have info on from this early Michigan hardcore band. I know there is a hell of a lot more info out there so if you can help let me know.  I'm after any Tickets scans, Tour Posters / Flyers, Tour Shirts, Magazine Adverts etc. hector.kirkwood @ gmail.com
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  1. ??/06/1981; Meatmen form in Lansing, MI summer '81; Tesco (v), Rich (b), Greg (g) and Jim (d).
  2. 08/08/1981; Concert at Coronation Tavern, Windsor, ON, Canada. opening for Minor Threat. (not on flyer, replaced Y.B. & Necros). 1st show.
  3. 28/08/1981; Concert at Todd's Shithole, Toledo, MI, USA. opening for Necros, Violent Apathy & Youth Patrol.
  4. 05/09/1981; Concert at Coronation Tavern, Windsor, ON, Canada. opening for The Fix.
  5. 11/09/1981; Concert at ??, Chicago, IL, USA. opening for The Misfits.
  6. ??/??/1981; at some point before the demo Jim (d) leaves the band, he is replaced by Eliot.
  7. ??/??/1981; 'Blud Sausage' six song demo tape released, exact date unknown. (Tesco/Rich/Greg/Eliot).
  8. 30/09/1981; Concert at Bookie's Club, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for Necros, with Negative Approach.
  9. 03/10/1981; Concert at Endless Summer Skate Park, Roseville, MI, USA. opening for Necros, with Negative Approach & asst.
  10. 30/10/1981; Concert at Bookie's Club, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for Violent Apathy.
  11. 05/12/1981; 'The Process Of Elimination' spilt 7" released, includes 'Meatmen Stomp'. (originally planned for 20/11).
  12. 12/12/1981; Concert at The Crooked Beat, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for Necros, with V. A., Negative Approach & asst. (moved to/from 19th?).
  13. 19/12/1981; Concert at The Crooked Beat, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for Necros, with V. A., Negative Approach & asst. 'Process..' single release show.
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  15. 06/02/1982; Concert at The Freezer Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for Necros, with Bored Youth & Negative Approach.
  16. 05/03/1982; Concert at The Statehouse, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. opening for The Gun Club, with Bored Youth. (cancelled).
  17. 12/03/1982; Concert at Bunches Cafe, East Lansing, MI, USA. opening for The Effigies.
  18. 20/03/1982; Concert at The Freezer Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for Necros & Negative Approach, with asst.
  19. 26/03/1982; Concert at Clutch Cargo's, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for FEAR.
  20. 27/03/1982; Concert at Clutch Cargo's, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for FEAR.
  21. ??/??/1982; at some point before the 'blood' single Elliot (d) leaves the band, he is replaced by Mr. X
  22. ??/04/1982; 'Blood Sausage' single released, date is approx. (Tesco/Rich/Greg/Mr. X.).
  23. ??/??/1982; at some point after the single Greg (g) leaves the band, Rich switches from bass to guitar, Mike A joins on bass.
  24. 03/04/1982; Concert at The Freezer Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for The Misfits & Necros, with Negative Approach.
  25. 19/04/1982; Concert at Bunches Cafe, East Landing, MI, USA. opening for Bad Brains.
  26. 27/05/1982; Concert at Clutch Cargo's, Detroit, MI, USA. with Necros & Harold.
  27. 10/06/1982; Concert at U.A.W. Local 602, Lansing, MI, USA. opening for Scribblee, with Blight.
  28. 18/06/1982; Concert at The Freezer Theatre, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for Minor Threat & N.A., with Whipping Boy. 
  29. 23/07/1982; Concert at Lansing Civic Players Hall, Lansing, MA, USA. opening for S.S. Decontrol, with Gang Green, Crucifucks & Blight.
  30. 07/08/1982; Concert at Gallery East, Boston, MA, USA. opening for Necros & Gang Green, with Negative Approach. (moved to the 13th).
  31. 09/08/1982; Concert at The Mudd Club, New York, NY, USA. opening for Necros, with N. A. (Aug. 9th - 14th; 'Process Of Elimination' mini tour).
  32. 11/08/1982; Concert at The Mill, Arlington, VA, USA. opening for Necros, with Iron Cross Black Market Baby & asst.
  33. 12/08/1982; Concert at Terminal 406, Baltimore, MD, USA. opening for Necros, with Negative Approach.
  34. 13/08/1982; Concert at Gallery East, Boston, MA, USA. opening for Necros, Gang Green & N.A. (moved from the 7th).
  35. 14/08/1982; Concert at The A7 Club, New York, NY, USA. opening for Necros, with Negative Approach & Agnostic Front.
  36. ??/08/1982; Meatmen split up for around six months, Tesco (v) moves to DC in Sept.
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  38. ??/??/1983; Meatmen reform early '83; Tesco (v) & Rich (g) from the last line up add Mike (d) & Todd (d).
  39. 06/03/1983; Concert at The 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, USA. opening for Necros & Faith.
  40. ??/06/1983; 'We're The Meatmen And You Suck!' compilation/live album released, date is approx. (Dif line ups, live is from 09/08/82).
  41. ??/08/1983; 'Crippled Children Suck' single released, planned for August. (Tesco/Rich/Mike/Todd).
  42. ??/??/1983; Meatmen don't play at all(?) for the rest of the year, more line up trouble.
  43. ??/??/1983; late in the year Tesco (v) adds a new line up with Berl (b), Lyle (g), Brian (g) and Rich M. (d) all joining.
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  45. 28/01/1984; Concert at The Wilson Center, Washington, DC, USA. with Marginal Man, Grand Mal & Second Wind.
  46. 11/02/1984; Concert at The Rock Hotel, New York, NY, USA. with Obsessed & Borscht.
  47. 16/06/1984; Concert at The Long March, Philadelphia, PA, USA. opening for Obsessed, with Hell Pack & Y.D.L.
  48. 24/06/1984; Concert at The Channel, Boston, MA, USA. with S.S.D.
  49. ??/07/1984; 'Dutch Hercules' ep released, solo-ish single, date is approx. (Tesco/Berl/Lyle/Brian/Rich M.).
  50. 18/08/1984; Concert at The Wilson Center, Washington, DC, USA. opening for Marginal Man, with Gray Matter.
  51. 02/09/1984; Concert at New York South, Florence, NJ, USA. with A.O.D., Tales Of Terror & Bedlam.
  52. ??/??/1984; at some point Rich M. (d) leaves, he is replaced by Jason who is in turn replaced by Eric.
  53. 13/10/1984; Concert at The Wilson Center, Washington, DC, USA. opening for Marginal Man, with Gray Matter, Beafeater & United Mutations.
  54. 15/11/1984; Concert at The 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, USA. opening for H.R. (8:00 show).
  55. 15/11/1984; Concert at The 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, USA. opening for H.R. (11:00 show).
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  57. ??/??/1985; at some point Bert (b) is replaced by Graham.
  58. ??/06/1985; 'War Of The Superbikes' album released, date is approx. (Tesco/Lyle/Brian/Graham/Eric).
  59. 07/09/1985; Concert at The Dancenteria, New York, NY, USA. 
  60. 08/09/1985; Concert at City Gardens, Trenton, NJ, USA. with 76% Uncertain, Y.D.I. & Detox.
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  62. ??/??/1986; at some point in early '86(?) Brian (g) leaves the band, he is replaced by Stuart before James replaces him, both play on the album.
  63. ??/??/1986; 'Rock 'N' Roll Juggernaut' album released, exact date unknown. (Tesco/Lyle/Graham/Eric/James&Stuart).
  64. 19/04/1986; Concert at Flood Zone Studios, Richmond, VA, USA. with Government Issue, Black Market Baby & asst.
  65. 25/04/1986; Concert at The Cuban Club, Tampa, FL, USA. with Pagan Faith.
  66. 26/04/1986; Concert at The Cameo Theatre, Miami Beach, FL, USA. with Gang Green & Disorderly Conduct.
  67. 18/05/1986; Concert at City Gardens, Trenton, NJ, USA. with Gang Green & Youth Brigade.
  68. 31/05/1986; Concert at Irving Plaza, New York, NY, USA. with Die Kreuzen. (May 31st - Jun. 8th; 'Juggernaut' Tour).
  69. 01/06/1986; Concert at Irving Plaza, New York, NY, USA. with Die Kreuzen. (moved to 31/05?).
  70. 02/06/1986; Concert at The Living Room, Providence, RI, USA. with Die Kreuzen & Psycho. 
  71. 03/06/1986; Concert at Newport Music Hall, Columbus, OH, USA. with Die Kreuzen.
  72. 05/06/1986; Concert at Graystone Hall, Detroit, MI, USA. with Die Kreuzen.
  73. 06/06/1986; Concert at The Jockey Club, Newport, KY, USA. with Die Kreuzen & Active Ingredients.
  74. 07/06/1986; Concert at The Variety Theatre, Cleveland, OH, USA. with Die Kreuzen & Helikopter Meat.
  75. 08/06/1986; Concert at Cabaret Metro, Chicago, IL, USA. with Product 19, White Pus & I.D. Under.
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  77. ??/??/1987; at some point in early '87(?) Eric (d) leaves the band, he is replaced by Destructor before Mark joins.
  78. 13/02/1987; Concert at Findlay Rec. Room, University Park, Philadelphia, PA, USA. with Skulls & C.O.A.S.
  79. 14/02/1987; Concert at The Anthrax, Norwalk, CT, USA. with Crucial Youth. 
  80. 08/03/1987; Concert at The Skate Palace, Oxnard, CA, USA. opening for C.O.C. & SNFU, with Honor Role & Bl'ast!. (one-off show?).
  81. 14/03/1987; Concert at City Gardens, Trenton, NJ, USA. opening for D.O.A., with Firehose & DC3.
  82. ??/??/1987; 'Vintage Meat' single released, exact date unknown. (tracks recorded in '84; Tesco/Berl/Lyle/Brian/Rich M.).
  83. 31/05/1987; Concert at The Electric Banana, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. with Half Life & School Of Violence. (May 31st - Jul. 5th; 'U.S. Tour' 1987).
  84. 04/06/1987; Concert at The 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, USA. with M.F.D. 
  85. 05/06/1987; Concert at City Gardens, Trenton, NJ, USA. opening for Murphy's Law. (may have played on 07/06?).
  86. 05/06/1987; Concert at The Anthrax, Norwalk, CT, USA. with Prong & 4 Basic Food Groups.
  87. 06/06/1987; Concert at Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ, USA. with Manitoba's Wild Kingdom.
  88. 07/06/1987; Concert at City Gardens, Trenton, NJ, USA. with Ed Gein's Car / opening for The Exploited?.
  89. 10/06/1987; Concert at Foufounes Electriques, Montreal, QC, Canada. with My Dog Popper.
  90. 11/06/1987; Concert at El Mocambo, Toronto, ON, Canada. 
  91. 13/06/1987; Concert at St. Andrew's, Hall, Detroit, MI, USA. with Strawdogs.
  92. 13/06/1987; Concert at The Graystone, Detroit, MI, USA. with P.M.S. (this show probably moved to 20/06).
  93. 14/06/1987; Concert at Medusa's, Chicago, IL, USA. with R.O.T.A., Redd Kross & Straw Dogs.
  94. 15/06/1987; Concert at First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA. 
  95. 17/06/1987; Concert at The Lower Level Lounge, Appleton, WI, USA. with Alcadelics & The Byrons.
  96. 18/06/1987; Concert at The Drumstick, Lincoln, NE, USA. with Gut Bank. 
  97. 19/06/1987; Concert at The Eagle's Club, Milwaukee, WI, USA. with Die Kreuzen.
  98. 20/06/1987; Concert at The Graystone, Detroit, MI, USA. opening for Gang Green.
  99. 22/06/1987; Concert at The Annex, Fair Park, Little Rock, AR, USA. 
  100. 23/06/1987; Concert at The Ritz, Austin, TX, USA. with The Ideals.
  101. 24/06/1987; Concert at The Theatre, Gallery, Dallas, TX, USA. with Loco Gringos.
  102. 25/06/1987; Concert at The V.F.W. Hall, New Orleans, LA, USA. with Graveyard Rodeo.
  103. 26/06/1987; Concert at The Metroplex, Atlanta, GA, USA. with St. Vitus Dance. 
  104. 03/07/1987; Concert at Chances, Tampa, FL, USA. with Pink Lincolns & The Mentors.
  105. 04/07/1987; Concert at The Cameo Theatre, Miami Beach, FL, USA. with The Chosen & Psychedelicatessen.
  106. 05/07/1987; Concert at Penrod's, Daytona Beach, FL, USA. with Brutal Assault. 
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  108. 09/01/1988; Concert at City Gardens, Trenton, NJ, USA. with Government Issue, Kingface & Soulside.
  109. ??/02/1988; Concert at The 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, USA. (exact date unknown, these three Feb dates are the source of the live album).
  110. ??/02/1988; Concert at Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ, USA. (exact date unknown).
  111. 07/02/1988; Concert at The Channel, Boston, MA, USA. with Wrecking Crew & Gingerbread Men. final show. 
  112. ??/02/1988; Meatmen split up after the Channel show, reunions occur from 1994-96 (dates to follow), again from 2007-2015 & occasionally since then.
  113. ??/??/1988; 'We're The Meatmen... And You Still Suck!' album released, late '88, demos, comp tracks & live. (Tesco/Graham/Lyle/Stuart/Mark).
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  115. ??/??/1990; 'Crippled Children Suck' compilation lp released, 'CCS' tracks, demo & live.
  116. ??/??/1990; 'Stud Powercock: The Touch And Go Years 1981-84' compilation cd released, all tracks from '81 to '84 plus demo & live.
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Meatmen - version 1.0 - 117 shows - 224 images - 05/03/2025.