xDISCIPLEx A.D. (or xdisciplex a.d.) was a

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band from

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. Formerly xdisciplex or disciple, the band had to change its name in November 2000 to avoid legal actions due to the already-established Christian metal band Disciple. They released albums with Goodfellow Records, Triple Crown Records and

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. The band often played in Ontario, Canada, due to its connections with the Buffalo/Hamilton hardcore scene and Goodfellow Records/Redstar Records. In March 2000, Good Life Recordings announced a long-delayed split 7-inch vinyl between Disciple and melodic hardcore band

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. The split, which had been in development since 1998, was scheduled to use the December 1997 recording of Disciple's "Candy Apple", a song with

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lyrics, while As Friends Rust contributed a November 1996 recording of "The Only Point", a song with

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lyrics. However, the split was blocked by ex-As Friends Rust guitarist

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, who had since become a pro-life supporter, and opposed the use of the song. After they disbanded, Dan Quiggle, Dave Quiggle, and Adam Salaga started another band called Jesus Wept, while Neil Hartman joined

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. Dave Quiggle moved to California during the summer of 2005 and also joined No Innocent Victim and works for Facedown Records doing design. Members of xDISCIPLEx A.D. also played in the bands Anchor, Dodgin' Bullets and Shockwave.

Members

Last known lineup

*Dan Quiggle – vocals (1995–2004) * Dave Quiggle – guitar (1995–2004) *Neil Hartman – bass (2001–2004) *Adam Salaga – drums (1996–2004)

Former members

*Joe Vogel – guitar (1995–2001) *Matt Salusky – drums (1995–1996) *Brian Oborski – bass (1995–2001) *Sean Sundy – guitar *Jon Beckman – bass

Discography

;EPs *''Lantern'' (1996) *''Scarab'' (1997) *''Blood Feud'' (2003, Facedown) ;Splits * ''I Stand Alone'' (2000, I Stand Alone; with

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) ;Studio albums *''Imitation of Love'' (1998, Goodfellow) *''No Blood, No Altar Now'' (1999, Goodlife) *''Heaven and Hell'' (2000, Triple Crown) *''Doxology'' (2001, Facedown) *''The Revelation'' (2003, Triple Crown) *''Benediction'' (2003, Angelskin Media)

References

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