Armia (English: Army) is Polish christian punk rock and hardcore punk music band founded in 1985 by Tomasz Budzyński, Sławomir Gołaszewski and Robert Brylewski. Armia is famous for its use of trumpets as well as horn, which was unusual of Polish punk rock bands in late 1980s and 1990s. With poetic lyrics, written by Budzynski, Armia has gained popularity over the years, and its concerts now attract numerous fans of rock music.

Former and current band members

• Tomasz "Tom Bombadil" "Budzy" Budzyński - vocal, lyrics
• Robert Brylewski - lead guitar
• Sławomir Gołaszewski - clarinet
• Krzysztof "Banan" Banasik - Horn
• Michał Grymuza - lead guitar
• Darek "Popcorn" Popowicz - lead guitar
• Janusz "Grzmot" Rołt - drums
• Tomasz "Gogo Szulc" Kożuchowski - drums
• Aleksander "Alik" Dziki - bass guitar
• Tomasz "Żwirek" Żmijewski - bass guitar
• Piotr "Stopa" Żyżelewicz - drums
• Dariusz "Maleo" Malejonek - bass guitar
• Paweł Piotrowski - bass guitar
• Beata Polak Kozak - drums
• Krzysztof "Dr Kmieta" Kmiecik - bass guitar
• Paweł Klimczak - lead guitar
• Maciej "Ślepy" Głuchowski - drums
• Tomasz "Krzyżyk" Krzyżaniak - drums

Discography

• Aguirre (1987)
• Armia (1988) (reedition called Antiarmia (with bonus tracks) was released in 2000)
• Legenda (1991)
• Exodus (1992)
• Czas i byt (1993)
• Triodante (1994)
• Duch (1997)
• Duch (single 1997)
• Droga (1999)
• Soul Side Story (2001)
• Pocałunek Mongolskiego Księcia (2003)
• Ultima Thule (2005)

External links

• www.armia.art.pl -- Official web site