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| origin = [[San Francisco Bay Area]]
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| genre = [[Hardcore punk]], [[punk rock]]
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| years_active = 2000–present
| origin = [[San Francisco Bay Area]]
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| label = [[Alternative Tentacles]]<br />Anticulture Records<br /> Vulcan Sky Records<br />Exactly Records
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| label = [[Alternative Tentacles]]<br />[[Anticulture Records]]<br /> [[Vulcan Sky Records]]<br />[[Exactly Records]]
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| current_members = Holzfeuer<br />Erich Nagelbett<br /> Öddum Kriegtroll<br /> Vielmehr Klampfe<br />Inzo Der Barrakuda<br />Karl Dichtschnur<br />Gellend Adler
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| current_members = [[Holzfeuer]]<br />[[Erich Nagelbett]]<br />[[Vielmehr Klampfe]]<br />[[Inzo Der Barrakuda]]<br />[[Karl Dichtschnur]]<br />[[Baron Von Trotz]]
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'''ArnoCorps''' is a [[hard rock]] group based in [[Oakland, California]] that exclusively performs songs based on the films of [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]. The focus of the band is on inspirational, humorous and energetic live performances. The stage show features audience involvement, including impromptu bodybuilding competitions and endurance tests.
'''ArnoCorps''' is a [[rock music]] group based in [[San Francisco, CA]].


==Career==
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The band combines a [[militaristic]] appearance with a musical style rooted in [[skate punk]] and [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]. Describing their music as ''Action Adventure Hardcore Rock and Roll'', the focus of the band is on energetic live performances which feature interaction with the audience. Attendees and fans are referred to by the band as "Goddamn Heroes and Sheroes."


After releasing two self-produced [[Extended play|EP]]s in 2000 and 2001, ArnoCorps built a fan following in the [[San Francisco Bay Area]]. The band's full length [[concept album]] was announced for release in 2005, titled ''The Greatest Band Of All Time''. British metal label Anticulture Records released the album in the UK and Europe in February 2006. After receiving critical praise in British magazines such as ''[[Metal Hammer]]'' and ''[[Total Guitar]]'', along with mainstream radio airplay on [[BBC Radio 1]], ArnoCorps headlined tours of the UK and Ireland.
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ArnoCorps is the world's first band to feature lyrics based exclusively on the films of [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]], with particular emphasis on his [[action film|action]] roles from the 1980s such as ''[[The Terminator]]'', ''[[Predator (film)|Predator]]'' and ''[[Total Recall (1990 film)|Total Recall]]'', with many of the lyrics paralleling movie dialogue and [[Plot (narrative)|plots]], similar to [[Misfits (band)|The Misfits]]' lyrical focus on [[horror films]] and [[B-movies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eastbayexpress.com/music/five_years_running/Content?oid=290249|title=Five Years Running|publisher=[[East Bay Express]]|date=2005-11-30|accessdate=2009-08-25}}</ref>


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The first tour earned the band a 10 out of 10 rating from the BBC for a performance in [[Manchester]], [[England]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2006/06/28/260606_arnocorps_feature.shtml|title=ArnoCorps at the Attic - 10/10|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=2006-06-26|accessdate=2009-01-23}}</ref> an appearance on commercial radio station [[Kerrang! 105.2]] and a rave review of their London show in the October 2006 issue of ''[[Bizarre (magazine)|Bizarre]]''. In 2008, ArnoCorps was voted "Best San Francisco (local) Rock Band" by the readers of ''[[SF Weekly]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfweekly.com/bestof/2008/award/readers-poll-winners-1033983/|title=Best Of San Francisco - San Francisco Readers' Poll Winners - (2008)|publisher=[[SF Weekly]]|date=2008-05-28|accessdate=2009-08-25}}</ref>
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As a further part of their concept, ArnoCorps claim to be inspired by ancient [[folklore]] and [[mythology]] originating from the [[alps]] of their "native" Austria, suggesting that there are actually [[sociological]] and [[philosophical]] topics being addressed in their lyrics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arnocorps.com/songs/index.html|title=ArnoCorps Lyrics|accessdate=2010-03-12| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100414183134/http://www.arnocorps.com/songs/index.html| archivedate= 14 April 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> ArnoCorps went further to charge several [[Hollywood]] [[movie studios]] with "stealing" the lore and mythology of Austria for plot material and dialogue in the films they have parodied. In 2004 the band attempted to launch a [[class-action lawsuit]] against the studios on behalf of the [[Austrian people]], although the case failed to go to court.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/16/NSGMQKG45N1.DTL|title=ArnoCorps|publisher=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|date=2006-11-16|accessdate=2009-01-22 | first=Tony | last=DuShane}}</ref>


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The band started a [[Kickstarter]] campaign to fund their latest project, ''The Fantastic EP'', which covers the ''[[Conan The Barbarian|Conan]]'' films among other new tracks.
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The band's stage show sees all six members dressed in combat [[fatigues]] and camouflage paint (most likely inspired by [[Predator (film)|Predator]] and [[Commando (1985 film)|Commando]]) and address the audience in "ballsy" accents. Each band member uses a [[pseudonym]] and have heroic backstories. ArnoCorps often performs with two bass players in their line-up (an arrangement they refer to as "heroic symmetry").


==Musical style==
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After releasing two self-produced [[Extended play|EP]]s in 2000 and 2001, the band built a fan following in the [[San Francisco Bay Area]]. The band's full length [[concept album]] was announced for release in 2005, titled ''The Greatest Band Of All Time,'' and produced by [[Jamie Hill]]. British metal label [http://www.anticulture.co.uk/ Anticulture Records] released the album in the UK and Europe in February 2006. After receiving critical praise in British magazines such as [[Metal Hammer]] and [[Total Guitar]] along with mainstream radio airplay on [[BBC Radio 1]], ArnoCorps headlined tours of the UK and Ireland in the summers of 2006, 2008, 2012 and 2014. The first tour earned the band a 10 out of 10 rating from the BBC for a performance in [[Manchester]], [[England]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2006/06/28/260606_arnocorps_feature.shtml|title=ArnoCorps at the Attic - 10/10|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=2006-06-26|accessdate=2009-01-23}}</ref> an appearance on commercial radio station [[Kerrang! 105.2]] and a rave review of their London show in the October 2006 issue of [[Bizarre (magazine)|Bizarre]]. In 2008, ArnoCorps was voted "Best San Francisco (local) Rock Band" by the readers of [[SF Weekly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfweekly.com/bestof/2008/award/readers-poll-winners-1033983/|title=Best Of San Francisco - San Francisco Readers' Poll Winners - (2008)|publisher=[[SF Weekly]]|date=2008-05-28|accessdate=2009-08-25}}</ref>


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The lyrics of ArnoCorps songs have a particular emphasis on Schwarzenegger's [[action film|action]] roles from the 1980s such as ''[[The Terminator]]'', ''[[Predator (film)|Predator]]'' and ''[[Total Recall (1990 film)|Total Recall]]'', with many of the lyrics retelling movie dialogue and [[Plot (narrative)|plots]], similar to [[Misfits (band)|The Misfits]]' lyrical focus on [[horror films]] and [[B-movies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eastbayexpress.com/music/five_years_running/Content?oid=290249 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730032553/http://www.eastbayexpress.com/music/five_years_running/Content?oid=290249 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-30 |title=Five Years Running |publisher=[[East Bay Express]] |date=2005-11-30 |accessdate=2009-08-25 }}</ref>
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The band started a [[Kickstarter]] program to fund their latest project, [[The Fantastic EP]], which covers the [[Conan The Barbarian|Conan]] films among other new tracks.

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As a further part of their concept, ArnoCorps make tongue-in-cheek claims of being inspired by ancient [[folklore]] and [[mythology]] originating from the [[alps]] of their "native" Austria, suggesting that there are actually [[sociological]] and [[philosophical]] topics being addressed in their lyrics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arnocorps.com/songs/index.html|title=ArnoCorps Lyrics|accessdate=2010-03-12| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20100414183134/http://www.arnocorps.com/songs/index.html| archivedate= 14 April 2010 | url-status= live}}</ref> As part of a [[publicity stunt]], the band accused several [[Hollywood (film industry)|Hollywood]] [[movie studios]] with "stealing" the mythology of Austria for plot material. In 2004, the band attempted to launch a [[class-action lawsuit]] against the studios on behalf of the Austrian people, although the case failed to go to court.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/16/NSGMQKG45N1.DTL|title=ArnoCorps|publisher=[[San Francisco Chronicle]]|date=2006-11-16|accessdate=2009-01-22 | first=Tony | last=DuShane}}</ref>

==Live performances==

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The band combines a [[Military uniform|military-centric appearance]] with a musical style rooted in both [[hardcore punk]] (particularly [[skate punk]]) and [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]. Describing their music as "Action Adventure Hardcore Rock and Roll", the focus of the band is on energetic live performances which feature interaction with the audience. Attendees and fans are referred to by the band as "Goddamn Heroes and Sheroes."

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The band's stage show sees all six members dressed specifically in [[Combat uniform|combat fatigues]] and camouflage paint (inspired by the movies ''[[Predator (film)|Predator]]'' and ''[[Commando (1985 film)|Commando]]'') and address the audience in "ballsy" accents. Each band member uses a [[pseudonym]] and have heroic backstories. ArnoCorps often performs with two bass players in their line-up (an arrangement they refer to as "heroic symmetry").


==Discography==
==Discography==
* [[ArnoCorps EP01]] (2000)
* ''ArnoCorps EP01'' (2000)
* [[ArnoCorps EP02]] (2001)
* ''ArnoCorps EP02'' (2001)
* [[The Greatest Band Of All Time]] (2005 US, 2006 UK)
* ''[[The Greatest Band Of All Time]]'' (2005 US, 2006 UK)
* [[The Ballsy EP]] (2009)
* ''The Ballsy EP'' (2009)
* [[The 2001 EP]] (2011 Re-release of remastered and remixed select tracks from EP01 and EP02)
* ''The 2001 EP'' (2011 Re-release of remastered and remixed select tracks from EP01 and EP02)
* [[Two More!]] - (2012 Limited Edition CD of the songs Pumping Iron and Stay Hungry)
* ''Two More!'' (2012)
* [[The Fantastic EP]] (2013)
* ''The Fantastic EP'' (2013)
* ''The Unbelievable'' (2017)
* ''Welcome to the Gym!'' (2019)


==Current Line-up==
==Current lineup==
* Holzfeuer - Vocals
* Holzfeuer - Vocals
* Erich Nagelbett - Guitar
* Erich Nagelbett - Guitar
* Vielmehr Klampfe - Guitar
* Vielmehr Klampfe - Guitar
* Öddum Kriegtroll - Guitar
* Inzo Der Barrakuda - Lead Bass
* Inzo Der Barrakuda - Lead Bass
* Karl Dichtschnur - Low Bass
* Karl Dichtschnur - Low Bass
* Baron Von Trotz - Drums
* Gellend Adler - Drums


===Past Members===
===Past members===
* Der Wölf
* Der Wölf
* Schlagbolzen
* Schlagbolzen
* Halstucha
* Halstucha
* Toten Adler
* Toten Adler
* Baron Von Trotz
* Gellend Adler

==See also==
* [[Austrian Death Machine]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website}}

* [http://www.arnocorps.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.anticulture.co.uk/ Label Website]
* [http://www.anticulture.co.uk/ Label Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/ArnoCorps ArnoCorps on MySpace]
* [http://www.myspace.com/ArnoCorps ArnoCorps on MySpace]
* [http://www.eastbayexpress.com/issues/2003-12-17/music.html Feature Story in East Bay Express]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050728155241/http://www.eastbayexpress.com/issues/2003-12-17/music.html Feature Story in East Bay Express]
* [http://www.schwarzenegger.com/en/news/fan-tastic/fan_en_arnocorps.asp ArnoCorps on Schwarzenegger.com]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050830074601/http://www.schwarzenegger.com/en/news/fan-tastic/fan_en_arnocorps.asp ArnoCorps on Schwarzenegger.com]
* [http://www.soundscenerevolution.com/index.php?id=8 Interview by Sound Scene Revolution (Podcast)]
* [http://www.soundscenerevolution.com/index.php?id=8 Interview by Sound Scene Revolution (Podcast)]
* [http://deviantnation.com/magazine/article/The-Greatest-Band-of-All-Time/Arnocorps/ Interview with ArnoCorps on Deviant Nation]
* [http://deviantnation.com/magazine/article/The-Greatest-Band-of-All-Time/Arnocorps/ Interview with ArnoCorps on Deviant Nation]

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ArnoCorps
Background information
OriginSan Francisco Bay Area
GenresHardcore punk, punk rock
Years active2000–present
LabelsAlternative Tentacles
Anticulture Records
Vulcan Sky Records
Exactly Records
MembersHolzfeuer
Erich Nagelbett
Öddum Kriegtroll
Vielmehr Klampfe
Inzo Der Barrakuda
Karl Dichtschnur
Gellend Adler
Websitewww.arnocorps.com Edit this at Wikidata

ArnoCorps is a hard rock group based in Oakland, California that exclusively performs songs based on the films of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The focus of the band is on inspirational, humorous and energetic live performances. The stage show features audience involvement, including impromptu bodybuilding competitions and endurance tests.

Career

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After releasing two self-produced EPs in 2000 and 2001, ArnoCorps built a fan following in the San Francisco Bay Area. The band's full length concept album was announced for release in 2005, titled The Greatest Band Of All Time. British metal label Anticulture Records released the album in the UK and Europe in February 2006. After receiving critical praise in British magazines such as Metal Hammer and Total Guitar, along with mainstream radio airplay on BBC Radio 1, ArnoCorps headlined tours of the UK and Ireland.

The first tour earned the band a 10 out of 10 rating from the BBC for a performance in Manchester, England,[1] an appearance on commercial radio station Kerrang! 105.2 and a rave review of their London show in the October 2006 issue of Bizarre. In 2008, ArnoCorps was voted "Best San Francisco (local) Rock Band" by the readers of SF Weekly.[2]

The band started a Kickstarter campaign to fund their latest project, The Fantastic EP, which covers the Conan films among other new tracks.

Musical style

[edit]

The lyrics of ArnoCorps songs have a particular emphasis on Schwarzenegger's action roles from the 1980s such as The Terminator, Predator and Total Recall, with many of the lyrics retelling movie dialogue and plots, similar to The Misfits' lyrical focus on horror films and B-movies.[3]

As a further part of their concept, ArnoCorps make tongue-in-cheek claims of being inspired by ancient folklore and mythology originating from the alps of their "native" Austria, suggesting that there are actually sociological and philosophical topics being addressed in their lyrics.[4] As part of a publicity stunt, the band accused several Hollywood movie studios with "stealing" the mythology of Austria for plot material. In 2004, the band attempted to launch a class-action lawsuit against the studios on behalf of the Austrian people, although the case failed to go to court.[5]

Live performances

[edit]

The band combines a military-centric appearance with a musical style rooted in both hardcore punk (particularly skate punk) and heavy metal. Describing their music as "Action Adventure Hardcore Rock and Roll", the focus of the band is on energetic live performances which feature interaction with the audience. Attendees and fans are referred to by the band as "Goddamn Heroes and Sheroes."

The band's stage show sees all six members dressed specifically in combat fatigues and camouflage paint (inspired by the movies Predator and Commando) and address the audience in "ballsy" accents. Each band member uses a pseudonym and have heroic backstories. ArnoCorps often performs with two bass players in their line-up (an arrangement they refer to as "heroic symmetry").

Discography

[edit]
  • ArnoCorps EP01 (2000)
  • ArnoCorps EP02 (2001)
  • The Greatest Band Of All Time (2005 US, 2006 UK)
  • The Ballsy EP (2009)
  • The 2001 EP (2011 Re-release of remastered and remixed select tracks from EP01 and EP02)
  • Two More! (2012)
  • The Fantastic EP (2013)
  • The Unbelievable (2017)
  • Welcome to the Gym! (2019)

Current lineup

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  • Holzfeuer - Vocals
  • Erich Nagelbett - Guitar
  • Vielmehr Klampfe - Guitar
  • Öddum Kriegtroll - Guitar
  • Inzo Der Barrakuda - Lead Bass
  • Karl Dichtschnur - Low Bass
  • Gellend Adler - Drums

Past members

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  • Der Wölf
  • Schlagbolzen
  • Halstucha
  • Toten Adler
  • Baron Von Trotz

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ArnoCorps at the Attic - 10/10". BBC. 2006-06-26. Retrieved 2009-01-23.
  2. ^ "Best Of San Francisco - San Francisco Readers' Poll Winners - (2008)". SF Weekly. 2008-05-28. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
  3. ^ "Five Years Running". East Bay Express. 2005-11-30. Archived from the original on 2012-07-30. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
  4. ^ "ArnoCorps Lyrics". Archived from the original on 14 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
  5. ^ DuShane, Tony (2006-11-16). "ArnoCorps". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2009-01-22.
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