Gordon Option (bass, vocals)
Stuart Option (guitar, vocals)
Kealan Option (drums, vocals)
Formed in the spring of 1981 Zeroption were an influential "hardcore" punk group, spawning many imitators throughout North America. Based out of their hometown of Oakville, Ontario, the band were prolific performers in the region during their short existance 1982-1984.
Through their networking they were able to bring many underground acts into the area for the first time including the Bad Brains, Effigies, Subverts, Circle Jerks, Social Distortion, F.U.'s and Youth Brigade, as well as numerous regional Canadian acts.
Zeroption also played on limited road tours supporting DOA, Dead Kennedys, Social Distortion and The Circle Jerks. Although only one of their songs, "Realpolitik" (produced by Thom Wilson of TSOL fame), received anything but a limited release, they have been cited as an influence by bands as disparate as Killdozer and Metallica.
Zeroption broke up in the summer of 1984. Stuart Option is now living in England; drummer Kealan also lives in England and is the leader of underground band the Useless Eaters.
With notes from Zeroption.
Singles
Albums
Video
Compilation Tracks
1983 "Live Your Life", "Rain Of Terror", "Silent Majority" on 'T.O. Hardcore '83
1984 "Realpolitik" on 'Something To Believe In' (BYO)
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