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Genia Tou Haous (aka Chaos Generation) was a Punk/Metal band formed in Athens, Greece.

In Apr 1982 in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece 3 friends: Θοδωρής Ηλιακόπουλος (vocals, drums, lyrics, and only constant member), (bass) and his cousin Νίκος Animal Βοσδογάννης (guitar, lyrics, vocals - later of ) form a band named Αντι-κουλτούρα , influenced by Punk / New Wave with political lyrics (mostly written by Iliakopoulos). This line-up played a few gigs, drawing alternative and anti-government audiences.

Vocalist Άρης Λαμπρίδης joins, and the band changes its name to Chaos Generation. In early 1983 guitarist Vosdogannis leaves the band, with Κώστας Χατζόπουλος (2) (the sole member, aside Iliakopoulos, to feature in all of the band's releases) taking his place. In Apr 7th 1983 they played live at Sofita Club in Plaka, Athens with Ex Humans, and in Oct 16th 1983 they perform live at Anemoni Cinema in Agia Paraskevi with Αδιέξοδο. RIght before the end of 1983, the group changes its name to Γενιά Του Χάους (Genia Tou Haous). Labridis leaves the band, and Δημήτρης Δρακόπουλος takes his place on vocals. The band enters the studio to record 6 tracks for a split cassette with Αδιέξοδο called Το Αδιέξοδο και η Γενιά του Χάους σας εύχονται καλή όρεξη (produced by Art Nouveau).

In spring 1984 bassist Vosdogannis leaves, and Άκης Αμπράζης takes his place. The same time they get singed by Enigma Records (2) and by July they record 2 tracks, participating to the first Greek Punk compilation: Διατάραξη Κοινής Ησυχίας. In Jan 1985 the play a show with Αδιέξοδο at Anesis Cinema at Agrinio, Athens. The show was recorded and released in a 2nd split cassette titled Η Γενιά του Χάους και το Αδιέξοδο σας εύχονται Καλό Πάσχα, distributed hand to hand through the bands' friends. In Oct 3rd 1985 they perform live at Chevrolet Pub at Ioannina.

In early 1986 Drakopoulos leaves, and Iliakopoulos becomes the vocalist - while still being the drummer. Now as a trio, the band signs with label Δικαίωμα Διάβασης (later Di Di Music) in May 1986. By the summer, they release debut album Γενιά Του Χάους. The 1st press was removed from the market due to bad sound, and replaced by a 2nd one. In autumn bassist Abrazis moves to France (joining the band Parkinson Square), and 2 new members are added to the band: Δημήτρης Παππάς on guitar, and Αλέξης Αλιφέρης on bass & synthesizer.

Bringing new, more metallic, influences (the second guitar giving a heavier sound), their style went away from punk clichés, with more poetic lyrics, referring to inner search of the human psyche. In June 22 they play live with Moot Point, Γκρόβερ and Εκτός Ελέγχου at Theatro Dasous, Thessaloniki. Also in Nov 14 they support The Ex and The Shrubs at Club 22 Aftokinisi in Athens. Having a steady drummer for live shows was always a problem for the band, and Γιάννης Βεναρδής, Γιώργος Σαλιβαράς, and Γιώργος Κιούσης filled the spot from time to time (Γιώργος Πιπίνης also played bass sometimes).

In the end of 1987 they start recording new material. In Feb 5th and 6th 1988 they supprt The Ex again for 2 shows at Ρόδον (Rodon) Club in Athens, and finally in Feb 20th they give their last live performance at 127db Club at Eksarkhia, Athens. Recording sessions ended in February 1989, and their second and last album Ρέκβιεμ is released by Di Di Music early in spring, all the while finalizing their disbandment[/u]. 8 years later, in early 1997, a reissue of their 2 albums (plus 3 unreleased tracks) would be released by independent label Wipe Out! Records (on CD, and limited edition double vinyl).

In Apr 24th and 25th 2009, Iliakopoulos, Hatzopoulos, Abrazis along with drummer Μπάμπης Πετσίνης give 2 live appearances at Gagarin 205, to mark the 20th anniversary since their disbandment. In 2012, , & release a vinyl edition of selected tracks from the shows (including 2 previously unreleased tracks), plus a 90-minute DVD. As they said, they owed these shows to their fans as a proper farewell, because their past live performances lacked in terms of sound production. One more show was performed in March 2012 at "The 80’s Gathering" event of An Club by Iliakopoulos, Hatzopoulos, Drakopoulos, and friends of the band such as members of .

In 2013, a remastered edition of the compilation is released, and also a book by Iliakopoulos is published (autographed and limited to 300 copies) named "Είμαι παιδί της εποχής των κανιβάλων" ["I am a child of the cannibal age"]. In 2014, is issued for the first time on vinyl, by & . In April 25, 2015 Thodoris Iliakopoulos starts a facebook page, and promises to distribute the band's songs for free, including artwork, facts, pictures etc, on flac format. Along with the studio recordings, many unreleased demo tracks were shared. In May 8th, 2016 (one week after the release of ), he kept his promise, and then deleted the page.

Discography

43 releases
Γενιά Του Χάους (Demo 1986)
Γενιά Του Χάους (Demo 1986)
Γενιά Του Χάους · 2016
Ρέκβιεμ (Demo 1989)
Ρέκβιεμ (Demo 1989)
Γενιά Του Χάους · 2016
Καλή Σας Ορεξη
Καλή Σας Ορεξη
Γενιά Του Χάους · 2016
Γενιά Του Χάους
Γενιά Του Χάους
Γενιά Του Χάους · 2012
Γενιά Του Χάους / Ρέκβιεμ
Γενιά Του Χάους / Ρέκβιεμ
Γενιά Του Χάους · 1996
Ρέκβιεμ = Requiem
Ρέκβιεμ = Requiem
Γενιά Του Χάους = Chaos Generation* · 1989
Γενιά Του Χάους
Γενιά Του Χάους
Γενιά Του Χάους · 1986
Σας Εύχονται Καλό Πάσχα
Σας Εύχονται Καλό Πάσχα
Η Γενιά του Χάους* και Το Αδιέξοδο* · 1985
Σας Εύχονται Καλή Όρεξη
Σας Εύχονται Καλή Όρεξη
Το Αδιέξοδο* & Η Γενιά Του Χάους* · 1984
Punks For Each Other
Punks For Each Other
Various · 2022
6​,​5 Διχασμένες Προσωπικότητες
6​,​5 Διχασμένες Προσωπικότητες
Paranoia's Broken Machine · 2022
Τα Παράσημα Του Παραδείσου
Τα Παράσημα Του Παραδείσου
Ξόρκι · 2021
Λύκοι Στη Χώρα Των Θαυμάτων
Λύκοι Στη Χώρα Των Θαυμάτων
Γιάννης Αγγελάκας & Νίκος Βελιώτης · 2019
Культура Раны
Культура Раны
Культура Раны · 2017
Γενιά Του Χάους Tribute
Γενιά Του Χάους Tribute
Various · 2016
Δράση - Αντίδραση - Αδράνεια
Δράση - Αντίδραση - Αδράνεια
Διχασμένες Αλήθειες · 2015
Ανεξίτηλα Σημάδια + 2
Ανεξίτηλα Σημάδια + 2
Πνευματική Διάψευση · 2014
Κασετίνα ΙΙ
Κασετίνα ΙΙ
Κασετίνα · 2012
38 Χιλιοστά / Μπασταρδοκρατία
38 Χιλιοστά / Μπασταρδοκρατία
Deus Ex Machina · 2011
D.I.Y.σκευές
D.I.Y.σκευές
Various · 2010
Some Key According To Death & Candy
Some Key According To Death & Candy
No Sin · 2008
Ψέυτικη Ζωή
Ψέυτικη Ζωή
Ηχορύπανση · 2002
Indifferent.... Live
Indifferent.... Live
Αδιάφοροι · 2001
Γιαπλού
Γιαπλού
Γιαπλού · 2001
Μ.Γ.Δ.
Μ.Γ.Δ.
Ολέθριο Ρήγμα · 2000
Τα Χρώματα Του Μίσους
Τα Χρώματα Του Μίσους
Χάσμα · 1999
Greek Πανκ 1983-2016
Greek Πανκ 1983-2016
Various · 2017
Underground '98 - Η Rock Σκηνή Στην Ελλάδα
Underground '98 - Η Rock Σκηνή Στην Ελλάδα
Various · 1998
Underground '97 - Η Rock Σκηνή Στην Ελλάδα
Underground '97 - Η Rock Σκηνή Στην Ελλάδα
Various · 1997
Greek Punks Not Dead II
Greek Punks Not Dead II
Various · 1997

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