Their sound was characterized by an "energetic urgency" that became influential for the "mosh-inducing hardcore" that followed in the late 1980s.
Beyond Moby, the band had ties to other major figures; for instance, the cover art for their Just a Frisbee EP was drawn by Rob Zombie . Vatican Commandos - Why Must I Follow
The Vatican Commandos formed in 1980 in the affluent coastal town of Darien, Connecticut. Originally known as "Disorder," the group changed their name to avoid confusion with a UK-based band. The band is perhaps best known for its early lineup, which featured , later known as the electronic music pioneer Moby , on guitar. During their brief but influential run, they were a central part of the Connecticut hardcore scene alongside bands like CIA and Violent Children . Thematic Analysis of "Why Must I Follow" Their sound was characterized by an "energetic urgency"