NEW WEBSITE: thrashidolatry.blogspot.ch
Note: Since there was an inactivity for almost a year now I decided to quit running this website. I won't take it down but there won't be any new stuff uploaded. Most likely at some point I will restart the website thing, but this site probably will stay inactive. (12/2013)
Note: Since there was an inactivity for almost a year now I decided to quit running this website. I won't take it down but there won't be any new stuff uploaded. Most likely at some point I will restart the website thing, but this site probably will stay inactive. (12/2013)
OBSCURE BAND OF THE MONTH
Here I want to show you underrated and forgotten gems of underground thrash metal. I'm sure the most of you didn't know them before, so keep looking after these little gems every month. I try to keep this page active and very complete (line-up, discography, links...) And now enjoy!
Feburary '13: DIMENTIA
Origin: Canada (Winnipeg)
Formed In: 1990
Label: Done Gin
Split-Up: 2002/2003
Pino Valeri - Rhythm/Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Jeff Park - Lead Guitar
Adamo Valeri - Drums
Shawn - Bass Guitar
Formed In: 1990
Label: Done Gin
Split-Up: 2002/2003
Pino Valeri - Rhythm/Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Jeff Park - Lead Guitar
Adamo Valeri - Drums
Shawn - Bass Guitar
Discography:
Full-Length '96: Affliction
Full-Length '01: Tracks 'Empty' & 'Payback' (listen to them on their web
Links:
http://dimentia.users2.50megs.com/
Official Webpage
Full-Length '96: Affliction
Full-Length '01: Tracks 'Empty' & 'Payback' (listen to them on their web
Links:
http://dimentia.users2.50megs.com/
Official Webpage
January '13: CHRONICAL DISTURBANCE
Origin: Canada (Trois Rivières, Quebec)
Formed In: 1988
Label: SA Bucher
Split-Up: 1991
Pierre Delorme - Bass
François Richard - Drums
Alain Deslauriers - Guitars
Alain Lefebvre - Vocals, Guitars
Formed In: 1988
Label: SA Bucher
Split-Up: 1991
Pierre Delorme - Bass
François Richard - Drums
Alain Deslauriers - Guitars
Alain Lefebvre - Vocals, Guitars
Discography:
Demo '88: No Tomorrow
Demo '89: The Clearing
Full-Length '90: Foggy Creek
Links:
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Demo '88: No Tomorrow
Demo '89: The Clearing
Full-Length '90: Foggy Creek
Links:
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December '12: CRY OF TERROR
Origin: Netherlands (Winterswijk)
Formed In: 1986
Label: Old World Rec.
Split-Up: 1991
Walter Raben - Bass (1986-1991)
Peter "Piere" te Bogt - Drums (1986-1991)
Wouter Maarse - Guitars (1986-1991)
Hans Aalbers - Vocals (1986-1991)
Marc Baks - Guitars (1989-1991)
Past Members:
Ronald Hoogenboom - Guitars (1988)
Note: Originally started as hardcore punk but changed their style to thrash on their last full-length.
Formed In: 1986
Label: Old World Rec.
Split-Up: 1991
Walter Raben - Bass (1986-1991)
Peter "Piere" te Bogt - Drums (1986-1991)
Wouter Maarse - Guitars (1986-1991)
Hans Aalbers - Vocals (1986-1991)
Marc Baks - Guitars (1989-1991)
Past Members:
Ronald Hoogenboom - Guitars (1988)
Note: Originally started as hardcore punk but changed their style to thrash on their last full-length.
Discography:
Full-Length '89: Terror Of The Concrete World
Demo '90: Cry Of Terror
Split '90: Ox Faces The Facts #3
Full-Length '91: Unnatural Prospects Of A Concrete World
Links: http://www.myspace.com/cryofterror
Official Myspacehttp://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cry_of_Terror
German wikipedia article
Full-Length '89: Terror Of The Concrete World
Demo '90: Cry Of Terror
Split '90: Ox Faces The Facts #3
Full-Length '91: Unnatural Prospects Of A Concrete World
Links: http://www.myspace.com/cryofterror
Official Myspacehttp://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cry_of_Terror
German wikipedia article
November '12: TERMINATOR
Origin: Czech Republic (Bzenec)
Formed In: 1988
Label: Monitor/Taga
Split-Up: 1996
Radim Danicek - Bass
Miroslav Laga - Drums
Petr Laga - Guitars
René "Hire" Hílek - Guitars
Robert Mráka - Vocals
Past Members:
Tomáš Hronovský - Guitars
Ludek Zelinka - Guitars
Petr Fojtík - Guitars, Vocals
Ludek Urbánek - Vocals
Dušan Šurýn - Vocals
Formed In: 1988
Label: Monitor/Taga
Split-Up: 1996
Radim Danicek - Bass
Miroslav Laga - Drums
Petr Laga - Guitars
René "Hire" Hílek - Guitars
Robert Mráka - Vocals
Past Members:
Tomáš Hronovský - Guitars
Ludek Zelinka - Guitars
Petr Fojtík - Guitars, Vocals
Ludek Urbánek - Vocals
Dušan Šurýn - Vocals
Discography:
Demo '89: Termination
Demo '89: Unification (Together Against to Death)
Full-Length '91: Probability Of Doom
Demo '93: Promo
Full-Length '94: Plugged!
Note: There also appeared a compilation of their two demos Termination and Unification in 2001 and one including their whole discography from '89-'93 in 2011. (Absolutni trest pro svet '89-'93)
Links:
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Demo '89: Termination
Demo '89: Unification (Together Against to Death)
Full-Length '91: Probability Of Doom
Demo '93: Promo
Full-Length '94: Plugged!
Note: There also appeared a compilation of their two demos Termination and Unification in 2001 and one including their whole discography from '89-'93 in 2011. (Absolutni trest pro svet '89-'93)
Links:
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October '12: CABAL
Origin: United States (Ohio)
Formed In: 1990
Label: Red Stream Inc.
Split-Up: 1991?
Frank Pucci (Killjoy) - Vocals
Rob Albaneso - Bass
Paxton House - Drums
Mark Wolfe - Guitars
Dave Gilliland - Guitars
Note: Cabal is same as Killjoy a project of Frank Pucci after the split-up of Necrophagia.
Formed In: 1990
Label: Red Stream Inc.
Split-Up: 1991?
Frank Pucci (Killjoy) - Vocals
Rob Albaneso - Bass
Paxton House - Drums
Mark Wolfe - Guitars
Dave Gilliland - Guitars
Note: Cabal is same as Killjoy a project of Frank Pucci after the split-up of Necrophagia.
Discography:
Full-Length '90: Midian
Links:
http://www.thrashunlimited.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9734
A topic about Necrophagia, Killjoy and Cabal.
Full-Length '90: Midian
Links:
http://www.thrashunlimited.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9734
A topic about Necrophagia, Killjoy and Cabal.
September '12: NUCLEAR SIMPHONY
Origin: Italy (Palermo)
Formed In: 1986
Label: SPV/ Metal Master Rec.
Split-Up: 1991, 1994
Sergio Marchesini - Bass
Simone Scamardi - Drums
Melo Panettieri - Guitars
Gino Pecoraro - Guitars
Bizio Rizzo - Vocals
Past Members:
Totem - Bass
Giovanni - Drums
Ciro Signorello - Guitars
Formed In: 1986
Label: SPV/ Metal Master Rec.
Split-Up: 1991, 1994
Sergio Marchesini - Bass
Simone Scamardi - Drums
Melo Panettieri - Guitars
Gino Pecoraro - Guitars
Bizio Rizzo - Vocals
Past Members:
Totem - Bass
Giovanni - Drums
Ciro Signorello - Guitars
Discography:
Demo '86: One Day We'll Be All The Same
Demo '87: The Reality.. So Near..
Demo '87: Choir of the Desperation
Full-Length '89: Lost In Wonderland
Demo '91: Promo
Note: Also appeared in several compilations during their activity phase. Split-up in 1991 and got back together in 1994 for only a year before split-up again.
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/nuclearsimphony
Official Myspace
http://www.italianmetal.it/enciclopedia/bands/119
Italian metal encyclopedia
Demo '86: One Day We'll Be All The Same
Demo '87: The Reality.. So Near..
Demo '87: Choir of the Desperation
Full-Length '89: Lost In Wonderland
Demo '91: Promo
Note: Also appeared in several compilations during their activity phase. Split-up in 1991 and got back together in 1994 for only a year before split-up again.
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/nuclearsimphony
Official Myspace
http://www.italianmetal.it/enciclopedia/bands/119
Italian metal encyclopedia
August '12: DEATHBLOW
Origin: Japan (?)
Formed In: 1986
Label: Explosion Records
Split-Up: 1994
Shinji Sakamoto - Bass
Hiroshi Sugeno - Drums
Iwao Sugeno - Guitars
Kazuyoshi Hasegawa - Guitars
Takeshi Okada - Vocals
Formed In: 1986
Label: Explosion Records
Split-Up: 1994
Shinji Sakamoto - Bass
Hiroshi Sugeno - Drums
Iwao Sugeno - Guitars
Kazuyoshi Hasegawa - Guitars
Takeshi Okada - Vocals
Discography:
Full-Length '91: Meanless Propaganda
Demo '94: Death After 3 Years
Note: Appeared on a '88 compilation 'Skull Smash Vol. 1'.
Links:
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Full-Length '91: Meanless Propaganda
Demo '94: Death After 3 Years
Note: Appeared on a '88 compilation 'Skull Smash Vol. 1'.
Links:
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July '12: CALHOUN CONQUER
Origin: Switzerland (Zurich)
Formed In: 1987
Label: Aaarrg! Records
Split-Up: 198?
Stefan Gerling - Bass, Programming, Vocals
Peter Haas - Drums
Geri Christian Gerling - Vocals, Guitars
Formed In: 1987
Label: Aaarrg! Records
Split-Up: 198?
Stefan Gerling - Bass, Programming, Vocals
Peter Haas - Drums
Geri Christian Gerling - Vocals, Guitars
Discography:
EP '87: ...And Now You're Gone
Full-Length '89: Lost In Oneself
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/calhounconquerofficial
Official Myspace
EP '87: ...And Now You're Gone
Full-Length '89: Lost In Oneself
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/calhounconquerofficial
Official Myspace
June '12: AMNESIA
Origin: United Kingdom (South Yorkshire)
Formed In: 1988
Label: Peaceville/ Major Rec.
Split-Up: 1992
Matt Foster - Bass
Michael Vincent - Drums
Simon Fairhurst - Guitars
Clive Heeley - Guitars
Simon Rose - Vocals
Formed In: 1988
Label: Peaceville/ Major Rec.
Split-Up: 1992
Matt Foster - Bass
Michael Vincent - Drums
Simon Fairhurst - Guitars
Clive Heeley - Guitars
Simon Rose - Vocals
Discography:
Split '90: New Blood from the Forearms of Peaceville
Full-Length '91: Unknown Entity
Links:
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Split '90: New Blood from the Forearms of Peaceville
Full-Length '91: Unknown Entity
Links:
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May '12: KILLJOY
Origin: United States (Ohio)
Formed In: 1988
Label: Restless Rec.
Split-Up: 1991 (?)
Rob Albaneso - Bass
Paxton House - Drums
Dave Siers - Guitars
Mark Wolfe - Guitars
Frank Pucci (Killjoy) - Vocals
Formed In: 1988
Label: Restless Rec.
Split-Up: 1991 (?)
Rob Albaneso - Bass
Paxton House - Drums
Dave Siers - Guitars
Mark Wolfe - Guitars
Frank Pucci (Killjoy) - Vocals
Discography:
Demo '88: Killjoy
Full-Length '90: Compelled By Fear
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/killjoy1313
Killjoy Myspace
Demo '88: Killjoy
Full-Length '90: Compelled By Fear
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/killjoy1313
Killjoy Myspace
April '12: DECISION D
Origin: Netherlands (Utrecht)
Formed In: 1986
Label: Crypta/ Dark Horse
Split-Up: 1995, active (since 2009)
Premnath - Bass
Raj-Kumar Sewrajsingh - Drums
Timothy Tseng - Guitars
Edwin Ogenio - Vocals
Past Members:
Gerard Vanderre - Bass
Ronald-Jan Kleisen - Bass, Vocals
Peter Zaal - Drums
Gerard van Driesten - Drums
Fritz Brinkman - Guitars
Stijn Bollinger - Guitars
Daniel Bootsma - Guitars
Albert-Jan Vink - Guitars
Formed In: 1986
Label: Crypta/ Dark Horse
Split-Up: 1995, active (since 2009)
Premnath - Bass
Raj-Kumar Sewrajsingh - Drums
Timothy Tseng - Guitars
Edwin Ogenio - Vocals
Past Members:
Gerard Vanderre - Bass
Ronald-Jan Kleisen - Bass, Vocals
Peter Zaal - Drums
Gerard van Driesten - Drums
Fritz Brinkman - Guitars
Stijn Bollinger - Guitars
Daniel Bootsma - Guitars
Albert-Jan Vink - Guitars
Discography:
Demo '90: Testimony Of Faith
Demo '91: Testimony On Stage
Full-Length '92: Razon de la Muerte
Full-Length '93: Moratoria
Full-Length '95: The Last Prostitute
Links:
http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/decisiond.htm
Detailed Discography
Demo '90: Testimony Of Faith
Demo '91: Testimony On Stage
Full-Length '92: Razon de la Muerte
Full-Length '93: Moratoria
Full-Length '95: The Last Prostitute
Links:
http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/decisiond.htm
Detailed Discography
March '12: USURPER
Origin: Netherlands (Waddinxveen)
Formed In: 1987
Label: Overdrive Rec.
Split-Up: 199?
Note: Their only full-length is one of the most expensive items in the thrash metal genre ever, head over to Treasures to read more about it.
Dennis Verhiest - Bass
Koen Westphal - Drums
Boudewijn Molendijk - Guitars
Patrick Harreman - Vocals, Guitars, Drums
Past Members:
Paul Scherpenberg - Bass
Jos de Jong - Drums
Nick Krammer - Guitars
Formed In: 1987
Label: Overdrive Rec.
Split-Up: 199?
Note: Their only full-length is one of the most expensive items in the thrash metal genre ever, head over to Treasures to read more about it.
Dennis Verhiest - Bass
Koen Westphal - Drums
Boudewijn Molendijk - Guitars
Patrick Harreman - Vocals, Guitars, Drums
Past Members:
Paul Scherpenberg - Bass
Jos de Jong - Drums
Nick Krammer - Guitars
Discography:
Demo '87: Chants Of Traducement
Demo '88: Untitled Demo
Full-Length '90: Divine Spiritual And Intellectual Development
Links:
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Demo '87: Chants Of Traducement
Demo '88: Untitled Demo
Full-Length '90: Divine Spiritual And Intellectual Development
Links:
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February '12: M.A.D.
Origin: Canada (Ontario)
Formed In: 1987
Label: Fringe Product
Split-Up: 1994
Note: M.A.D. stands for Mutually Assured Destruction.
Rob Johnston – Vocals, Guitar (1987-1994)
Mat Davis – Guitars (1987-1994)
Jeff McFadden – Bass (1991-1994)
Terry Hart – Drums (1992-1994)
Past Members:
Ted Hart - Bass (1987-1990)
Walt Perin - Drums (1987-1991)
John Fenton - Vocals (1987-1988)
Jeff McFadden - Bass (1990-1991)
Formed In: 1987
Label: Fringe Product
Split-Up: 1994
Note: M.A.D. stands for Mutually Assured Destruction.
Rob Johnston – Vocals, Guitar (1987-1994)
Mat Davis – Guitars (1987-1994)
Jeff McFadden – Bass (1991-1994)
Terry Hart – Drums (1992-1994)
Past Members:
Ted Hart - Bass (1987-1990)
Walt Perin - Drums (1987-1991)
John Fenton - Vocals (1987-1988)
Jeff McFadden - Bass (1990-1991)
Discography:
Demo '88: Decisions, Decisions
Demo '89: Generation Zero
Full-Length '91: Taboo Of The Western World
Full-Length '92: Songs For The Ugly
Demo '92: Albino / And The Apes Got Creepy
Demo '88: Decisions, Decisions
Demo '89: Generation Zero
Full-Length '91: Taboo Of The Western World
Full-Length '92: Songs For The Ugly
Demo '92: Albino / And The Apes Got Creepy
January '12: HYSTE'RIAH G.B.C.
Origin: Sweden (Lakrona)
Formed In: 1989
Label: Hellhound Rec.
Split-Up: 1992 (?)
Note: A fusion between the bands Hyste'riah (Krown & Cliff) and God B.C. (Tom).
Jerry "Krown" Kronqvist - Bass, Vocals, Guitars (1989-1992)
Tom Hallbäck - Drums, Vocals (1989-1992)
Cliff T. - Guitars, Vocals, Bass (1989-1992)
Past Members: Håkan - Bass
Ray "Tuben" Grönlund - Vocals
Formed In: 1989
Label: Hellhound Rec.
Split-Up: 1992 (?)
Note: A fusion between the bands Hyste'riah (Krown & Cliff) and God B.C. (Tom).
Jerry "Krown" Kronqvist - Bass, Vocals, Guitars (1989-1992)
Tom Hallbäck - Drums, Vocals (1989-1992)
Cliff T. - Guitars, Vocals, Bass (1989-1992)
Past Members: Håkan - Bass
Ray "Tuben" Grönlund - Vocals
Discography:
Demo '89: Rough Mix Advance Tape
Full-Length '91: Snakeworld
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/hysteriahgbc
Official Myspace
Demo '89: Rough Mix Advance Tape
Full-Length '91: Snakeworld
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/hysteriahgbc
Official Myspace
December '11: ASSORTED HEAP
Origin: Germany (Saxony)
Formed In: 1987
Label: 1MF
Split-Up: 1992
Lord Joachim Meyer - Bass
Thomas Marter -Drums
Klaus Kessemeier - Guitars
Gunter Groen - Guitars
Dirk Schiemann - Vocals
Formed In: 1987
Label: 1MF
Split-Up: 1992
Lord Joachim Meyer - Bass
Thomas Marter -Drums
Klaus Kessemeier - Guitars
Gunter Groen - Guitars
Dirk Schiemann - Vocals
Discography:
Demo '88: Killing Peace
Full-Length '91: The Experience Of Horror
Full-Length '92: Mindwaves
Links:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=75309
Sputnik Music Review
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Assorted-Heap-Official-Fansite/128505543882672
Official Facebook Fanpage
Demo '88: Killing Peace
Full-Length '91: The Experience Of Horror
Full-Length '92: Mindwaves
Links:
http://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=75309
Sputnik Music Review
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Assorted-Heap-Official-Fansite/128505543882672
Official Facebook Fanpage
November '11: GAMMACIDE
Origin: United States (Texas)
Formed In: 1986
Label: Wild Rags/ Brain Ticket
Split-Up: 1992, reformed in 2004
Line-Up:
Varnam Ponville - Vocals (1986-1992, 2004-present)
Rick Perry - Guitars (1986-1992, 2004-present)
Scott Shelby - Guitars (1988-1992, 2004-present)
Ed Velez - Drums (2005-present)
Alan Bovee - Bass (2006-present)
Past Members:
Eric Roy Bass (1986-1990) (R.I.P. 2001)
Jamey Milford - Drums (1986-1992, 2004)
Blade - Bass (1990-1991)
Mark Powell - Bass (1991-1992)
Brian Pho - Bass (2005-2006)
Formed In: 1986
Label: Wild Rags/ Brain Ticket
Split-Up: 1992, reformed in 2004
Line-Up:
Varnam Ponville - Vocals (1986-1992, 2004-present)
Rick Perry - Guitars (1986-1992, 2004-present)
Scott Shelby - Guitars (1988-1992, 2004-present)
Ed Velez - Drums (2005-present)
Alan Bovee - Bass (2006-present)
Past Members:
Eric Roy Bass (1986-1990) (R.I.P. 2001)
Jamey Milford - Drums (1986-1992, 2004)
Blade - Bass (1990-1991)
Mark Powell - Bass (1991-1992)
Brian Pho - Bass (2005-2006)
Discography:
Demo '87: Gammacide
Full-Length '89: Victims of Science
Demo '91: Gammacide 1991
Links:
http://www.gammacide.com/
Official Homepage
http://www.myspace.com/gammacidethrash
MySpace of the band
Demo '87: Gammacide
Full-Length '89: Victims of Science
Demo '91: Gammacide 1991
Links:
http://www.gammacide.com/
Official Homepage
http://www.myspace.com/gammacidethrash
MySpace of the band
October '11: MESSINA
Origin: Netherlands (Heesch)
Formed In: 1988
Label: Inline/ D&S Rec.
Split-Up: 1991
Line-Up:
Carlo van Nistelrooy - Bass
Richard Zopfi - Drums
Julian van den Berg - Guitars
Erik Derijks - Guitars
Chris Ploegmakers - Vocals
Formed In: 1988
Label: Inline/ D&S Rec.
Split-Up: 1991
Line-Up:
Carlo van Nistelrooy - Bass
Richard Zopfi - Drums
Julian van den Berg - Guitars
Erik Derijks - Guitars
Chris Ploegmakers - Vocals
Discography:
Demo '89: Live Demo '89
Full-Length '90: Terrortory
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hmUmm6q7qQ&feature=related
Audio Sample 'Nothing Will Change'
Demo '89: Live Demo '89
Full-Length '90: Terrortory
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hmUmm6q7qQ&feature=related
Audio Sample 'Nothing Will Change'
September '11: CAUSTIC
Origin: Switzerland (Zurich)
Formed In: 199?
Label: MMP/ Phonag
Split-Up: 1995 - after death of guitarist Chris Renggli (drug overdose)
Line-Up:
Mel Keeneghan - Vocals
Chris Renggli - Guitars (died in 1995)
Toni Angelillo - Guitars
Tyron Hate - Bass
Levent Sunu - Drums
Past-Members:
Oliver Hippele - Guitars
Formed In: 199?
Label: MMP/ Phonag
Split-Up: 1995 - after death of guitarist Chris Renggli (drug overdose)
Line-Up:
Mel Keeneghan - Vocals
Chris Renggli - Guitars (died in 1995)
Toni Angelillo - Guitars
Tyron Hate - Bass
Levent Sunu - Drums
Past-Members:
Oliver Hippele - Guitars
Discography:
EP '92: Caustic
Full-Length '93: Malicious
Note: Due to the loss of the mastertapes and the death of guitarist Chris Renggli the full-length 'Malicious' was never re-issued and is nowadays only available on eBay or amazon for prices around 300 $.
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/causticmalicious
Myspace
EP '92: Caustic
Full-Length '93: Malicious
Note: Due to the loss of the mastertapes and the death of guitarist Chris Renggli the full-length 'Malicious' was never re-issued and is nowadays only available on eBay or amazon for prices around 300 $.
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/causticmalicious
Myspace
August '11: SECTION BRAIN
Origin: Czech Republic (Mohelnice)
Formed In: 1991
Label: M.A.B.
Split-Up: 1994
Line-Up:
Petr "Bel Canto" Stejskal - Vocals
Tomáš "Gisbern Vinnetou "Soural - Guitar, Bass
Martin Pl Plšek - Guitar
Pavel St Stejskal - Drums
Past-Members:
Mirek Valouch - Bass
Jura Šmíd - Guitar
Formed In: 1991
Label: M.A.B.
Split-Up: 1994
Line-Up:
Petr "Bel Canto" Stejskal - Vocals
Tomáš "Gisbern Vinnetou "Soural - Guitar, Bass
Martin Pl Plšek - Guitar
Pavel St Stejskal - Drums
Past-Members:
Mirek Valouch - Bass
Jura Šmíd - Guitar
Discography:
Full-Length '93: Hospital Of Death
Demo '93: No Anarchy
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LNo0SdhItg
Title track to listen into 'Hospital Of Death'
Full-Length '93: Hospital Of Death
Demo '93: No Anarchy
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LNo0SdhItg
Title track to listen into 'Hospital Of Death'
July '11: ACRIDITY
Origin: United States (Texas)
Formed In: 1987
Label: Prophecy Prod.
Split Up: 199?
Note: The drummer and vocalist were barely 14 years old when they recorded 'Countdown To Terror'.
Line-Up:
Mark Soto - Drums
Anthony Pedone - Guitars
Mel Langenberg - Guitars, Bass
Coby Cardosa - Keyboards
Darin Carroll - Vocals
Past Members:
Mark Cox - Bass
Formed In: 1987
Label: Prophecy Prod.
Split Up: 199?
Note: The drummer and vocalist were barely 14 years old when they recorded 'Countdown To Terror'.
Line-Up:
Mark Soto - Drums
Anthony Pedone - Guitars
Mel Langenberg - Guitars, Bass
Coby Cardosa - Keyboards
Darin Carroll - Vocals
Past Members:
Mark Cox - Bass
Discography:
Demo '88: Countdown To Terror
Demo '89: For Freedom I Cry
Sampler '90: Whisper Of Reality
Full-Length '91: For Freedom I Cry
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy3d25Y1lLA
Footage from '88
Demo '88: Countdown To Terror
Demo '89: For Freedom I Cry
Sampler '90: Whisper Of Reality
Full-Length '91: For Freedom I Cry
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy3d25Y1lLA
Footage from '88
June '11: SACRIFICIAL
Origin: Denmark (Kopenhagen)
Formed In: 1990
Label: Trechoma Rec.
Split-Up: 2006
Note: They reformed in 2011 with the 'Forever Entangled' line-up to do one more live show.
Line-Up:
Lukas Meier - Drums (1990 - 2006)
Rico Andersen - Bass (2000 - 2006)
Kræn Meier - Guitars (1990 - 2006)
John Hansen - Vocals (2000 - 2006)
Past Members:
Claus Julius - Bass
Asmus Thomsen - Bass
Heine Paaske - Bass
Donovan Spencely - Guitars
Mads Haarløv - Guitars
Sebastian Nordqvist - Guitars
Esben Christensen - Guitars
John Hansen - Vocals
Stefan Steenhold - Vocals
Formed In: 1990
Label: Trechoma Rec.
Split-Up: 2006
Note: They reformed in 2011 with the 'Forever Entangled' line-up to do one more live show.
Line-Up:
Lukas Meier - Drums (1990 - 2006)
Rico Andersen - Bass (2000 - 2006)
Kræn Meier - Guitars (1990 - 2006)
John Hansen - Vocals (2000 - 2006)
Past Members:
Claus Julius - Bass
Asmus Thomsen - Bass
Heine Paaske - Bass
Donovan Spencely - Guitars
Mads Haarløv - Guitars
Sebastian Nordqvist - Guitars
Esben Christensen - Guitars
John Hansen - Vocals
Stefan Steenhold - Vocals
Discography:
Demo '90: Rehearsal Tape
Demo '91: Sacrificial Combustion
Demo '92: Lords of Torment
Demo '93: Forever Entangled
Full-Length '93: Forever Entangled
Demo '94: Sadistic Slam
(This is considered the 'early era')
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/sacrificial666
Their myspace
Demo '90: Rehearsal Tape
Demo '91: Sacrificial Combustion
Demo '92: Lords of Torment
Demo '93: Forever Entangled
Full-Length '93: Forever Entangled
Demo '94: Sadistic Slam
(This is considered the 'early era')
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/sacrificial666
Their myspace
May '11: BETRAYER
Origin: Norway (Hemarøy)
Formed In: 1989
Label: unsigned
Split-Up: 1997
Note: There are several other thrash metal bands which name is Betrayer, go ahead to look up the other bands here.
Line-Up:
Kay Steinar Egerdal - Vocals
Jonas Solberg - Bass
Anders Kristiansen - Drums
Hermod Danielsen - Guitars
Rune Hamlot - Guitars
Formed In: 1989
Label: unsigned
Split-Up: 1997
Note: There are several other thrash metal bands which name is Betrayer, go ahead to look up the other bands here.
Line-Up:
Kay Steinar Egerdal - Vocals
Jonas Solberg - Bass
Anders Kristiansen - Drums
Hermod Danielsen - Guitars
Rune Hamlot - Guitars
Discography:
EP '93: World Of Chaos
(limited to 500 copies)
Links:
http://www.metal-metropolis.com/betrayer.htm
Informations about the band
http://www.metal-treasures.com/2011/03/betrayer-world-of-chaos-1993.html
Review of the World Of Chaos EP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7yKUmL8zy4&feature=related
Live footage from back in '93
EP '93: World Of Chaos
(limited to 500 copies)
Links:
http://www.metal-metropolis.com/betrayer.htm
Informations about the band
http://www.metal-treasures.com/2011/03/betrayer-world-of-chaos-1993.html
Review of the World Of Chaos EP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7yKUmL8zy4&feature=related
Live footage from back in '93
April '11: NECROPHOBIC
Origin: Poland (Rybnik)
Formed In: 1989
Label: Carnage/ Baron
Split-Up: 1997/1998
Line-Up:
Jarosław Bandurski - Bass
Marek Kaminiski - Drums
Marek Krzempek - Guitars
Miroslaw Cichos - Guitars
Formed In: 1989
Label: Carnage/ Baron
Split-Up: 1997/1998
Line-Up:
Jarosław Bandurski - Bass
Marek Kaminiski - Drums
Marek Krzempek - Guitars
Miroslaw Cichos - Guitars
Discography:
Demo '89: Głos śmierci
Demo '90: Feeling Of Agony
Demo '91: Waiting For Blood
Full-Length '92: No More Life
(originally on tape, on CD 1993 by Carnage Rec.)
Full-Length '94: Fears (tape)
Demo '97: When You Die
Demo '89: Głos śmierci
Demo '90: Feeling Of Agony
Demo '91: Waiting For Blood
Full-Length '92: No More Life
(originally on tape, on CD 1993 by Carnage Rec.)
Full-Length '94: Fears (tape)
Demo '97: When You Die
March '11: COSMIC HAZE
Origin: Germany (Schleswig-Holstein)
Formed In: 1990 (as Riff Raff),
1995 (as Cosmic Haze)
Label: Blue Merle/ Tricolor
Split-Up: 1996
Line-Up:
Franz Potreck - Vocals
Sven Löbl - Bass
Henning Röhweder - Drums
Michael Hamann - Guitars
Jan Potreck - Guitars
Formed In: 1990 (as Riff Raff),
1995 (as Cosmic Haze)
Label: Blue Merle/ Tricolor
Split-Up: 1996
Line-Up:
Franz Potreck - Vocals
Sven Löbl - Bass
Henning Röhweder - Drums
Michael Hamann - Guitars
Jan Potreck - Guitars
Discography:
Demo '92: Deep Frustration (as Riff Raff)
Full-Length '93: Recently Deceased (as Riff Raff)
Full-Length '95: Cosmic Haze
Demo '92: Deep Frustration (as Riff Raff)
Full-Length '93: Recently Deceased (as Riff Raff)
Full-Length '95: Cosmic Haze
February '11: JERSEY DOGS
Origin: United States (New Jersey)
Formed In: 1989
Label: Grudge Rec.
Split-Up: 1994
Line-Up:
Lou Ciarlo - Bass, Vocals
Michael Sabatini - Drums
Mike Benetatos - Guitars
George Carmen - Vocals
Past Members:
Jon Ilaw - Guitars
Formed In: 1989
Label: Grudge Rec.
Split-Up: 1994
Line-Up:
Lou Ciarlo - Bass, Vocals
Michael Sabatini - Drums
Mike Benetatos - Guitars
George Carmen - Vocals
Past Members:
Jon Ilaw - Guitars
Discography:
EP '89: Don't Worry, Get Angry!
Full-Length '90: Thrash Ranch
Demo '93: Demo
Links:
http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/11960_jersey_dogs#Links
Short biograpy and stuff
EP '89: Don't Worry, Get Angry!
Full-Length '90: Thrash Ranch
Demo '93: Demo
Links:
http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/11960_jersey_dogs#Links
Short biograpy and stuff
January '11: PANACEA
Origin: Germany (North-Rhine Westphalia)
Formed In: 1990
Label: 1MF/ Major
Split-Up: 1996/1997
Line-Up:
Uwe Schmidt - Bass
Olli Fechner - Drums
Markus Müller - Guitars, Vocals
Frank Buchen - Guitars
Past Members:
Thomas Bieker - Bass
Alexander Wintjis - Bass
Formed In: 1990
Label: 1MF/ Major
Split-Up: 1996/1997
Line-Up:
Uwe Schmidt - Bass
Olli Fechner - Drums
Markus Müller - Guitars, Vocals
Frank Buchen - Guitars
Past Members:
Thomas Bieker - Bass
Alexander Wintjis - Bass
Discography:
Demo '91: Forgotten Dreams
Demo '92: Is It A Human?
Full-Length '93: Is It A Human?
EP '94: Promo CD
Full-Length '95: Pray
Links:
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Demo '91: Forgotten Dreams
Demo '92: Is It A Human?
Full-Length '93: Is It A Human?
EP '94: Promo CD
Full-Length '95: Pray
Links:
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December '10: MAJESTER
Origin: Canada (Quebec)
Formed In: 199?
Label: unsigned
Split-Up: 1995
Line-Up:
Chris Craig - Bass
Stéphane Corbin - Drums
Mike "Mikey D" Decker Lead Guitars, Vocals
Marc-Antoine Papineau - Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars
Past Members:
Jean-Sébastien Bélisle - Bass
Roger Boyer Jr. - Vocals
Formed In: 199?
Label: unsigned
Split-Up: 1995
Line-Up:
Chris Craig - Bass
Stéphane Corbin - Drums
Mike "Mikey D" Decker Lead Guitars, Vocals
Marc-Antoine Papineau - Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars
Past Members:
Jean-Sébastien Bélisle - Bass
Roger Boyer Jr. - Vocals
Discography:
Full-Length '92: Misguided Faith
EP '94: Taken For Granted
Links:
http://www.metal-treasures.com/2011/03/majester-misguided-faith-1992.html
Some informations around the first release.
Full-Length '92: Misguided Faith
EP '94: Taken For Granted
Links:
http://www.metal-treasures.com/2011/03/majester-misguided-faith-1992.html
Some informations around the first release.
November '10: PSYCHOSIS
Origin: United States (L.A. California)
Formed In: 1988
Label: unsigned
Split-Up: active
Line-Up:
Kragen Lum - Vocals, Guitars (1988-1993, 2006-2009)
Jason Mirza - Bass (1991-1993, 2006-present)
Vince Levalois Guitars (1991-1993, 2006-present)
Jimmy Schultz Drums (2008-present)
Past Members:
Christian Little - Bass (1988-1991)
Mike Johnsen - Drums (1988-1993)
John Caldwell - Drums (2007-2008)
Formed In: 1988
Label: unsigned
Split-Up: active
Line-Up:
Kragen Lum - Vocals, Guitars (1988-1993, 2006-2009)
Jason Mirza - Bass (1991-1993, 2006-present)
Vince Levalois Guitars (1991-1993, 2006-present)
Jimmy Schultz Drums (2008-present)
Past Members:
Christian Little - Bass (1988-1991)
Mike Johnsen - Drums (1988-1993)
John Caldwell - Drums (2007-2008)
Discography:
Demo '90: Payment Bound
Full-Length '92: Lifeforce
DVD '07: Live Force
Demo '10: Psychosis
Links:
http://psychosisthrash.com
Official website
Demo '90: Payment Bound
Full-Length '92: Lifeforce
DVD '07: Live Force
Demo '10: Psychosis
Links:
http://psychosisthrash.com
Official website
October '10: NOCTURN
Origin: Netherlands (Elbergen)
Formed In: 1989
Label: Old World Rec.
Split-Up: 1993
Line-Up:
Boudewijn Bruggeman - Vocals
Brian Haverkamp - Guitar
Edwin Woerdman - Guitar
Robert Weerkamp - Bass
Stef Weerkamp - Drums, Backing Vocals
Formed In: 1989
Label: Old World Rec.
Split-Up: 1993
Line-Up:
Boudewijn Bruggeman - Vocals
Brian Haverkamp - Guitar
Edwin Woerdman - Guitar
Robert Weerkamp - Bass
Stef Weerkamp - Drums, Backing Vocals
Discography:
Demo '90: Shades Of Insanity
Split '90: More Than Death - Vol. 1
Full-Length '91: Estranged Dimensions
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/nocturn1990
Nocturn Myspace
Demo '90: Shades Of Insanity
Split '90: More Than Death - Vol. 1
Full-Length '91: Estranged Dimensions
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/nocturn1990
Nocturn Myspace
September '10: THRESHOLD
Origin: France (?)
Formed In: 1988
Label: Virulence Rec.
Split-Up: 1992/1993
Line-Up:
Stein Guitton - Vocals, Guitar
Regis Lebrun - Drums
François Morgues - Bass
Tristan Leroy - Guitar
Discography:
Full-Length '91: Within The Expanse
Links:
http://www.classicthrash.com/review_t.html
Review for 'Within The Expanse'
Full-Length '91: Within The Expanse
Links:
http://www.classicthrash.com/review_t.html
Review for 'Within The Expanse'
August '10: DEATHRIDER
Origin: United States (Minnesota)
Formed In: 1987
Label: Channel 83
Split-Up: 1994
Line-Up:
Steve Sherman - Bass
Craig Waters - Drums
Michael Soderstrom - Guitars (ex-Avalanche)
Phillip Patton - Guitars, Vocals
Formed In: 1987
Label: Channel 83
Split-Up: 1994
Line-Up:
Steve Sherman - Bass
Craig Waters - Drums
Michael Soderstrom - Guitars (ex-Avalanche)
Phillip Patton - Guitars, Vocals
Discography:
Demo '90: Requiem
Full-Length '91: Requiem
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsqBCMFErrU
Video footage of Minneapolis '01
http://pl.ayli.st/Deathrider
Playlist with videos of older perfomances
Demo '90: Requiem
Full-Length '91: Requiem
Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsqBCMFErrU
Video footage of Minneapolis '01
http://pl.ayli.st/Deathrider
Playlist with videos of older perfomances
July '10: LAWSHED
Origin: Japan (Tokyo)
Formed In: 1988
Label: Howling Bull Rec.
Split-Up: 199?
Line-Up:
Satoshi Takeda - Vocals
Yuichiro Tejima - Guitar
Taku Yoshida - Bass
Kejiroh Nakazato - Drums
Past Members:
Shinichi Suzuki - Guitars
Formed In: 1988
Label: Howling Bull Rec.
Split-Up: 199?
Line-Up:
Satoshi Takeda - Vocals
Yuichiro Tejima - Guitar
Taku Yoshida - Bass
Kejiroh Nakazato - Drums
Past Members:
Shinichi Suzuki - Guitars
Discography:
Demo '89: Demo
EP '90: Don't Urge Disorder/ Dumb Millions
Full-Length '91: Let Us Not Talk Falsely
Full-Length '92: Spirits & Souls
Note: There was also a Split in '90 along with four japanese bands.
Links:
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Demo '89: Demo
EP '90: Don't Urge Disorder/ Dumb Millions
Full-Length '91: Let Us Not Talk Falsely
Full-Length '92: Spirits & Souls
Note: There was also a Split in '90 along with four japanese bands.
Links:
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June '10: APOCALYPSE
Origin: Switzerland (Geneva)
Formed In: 1984
Label: Out Of Tune/ MMP
Split-Up: 1993/1994
Line-Up:
Nick Raeboud - Vocals
Pierre-Alain Zurcher - Guitar
Jean Claude Schneider - Bass
Momos Domenjoz - Drums
Past Members:
Carlos Sprenger - Vocals
Nick Maeder - Vocals
Julien Brocher - Guitar
Bourreau - Bass
Formed In: 1984
Label: Out Of Tune/ MMP
Split-Up: 1993/1994
Line-Up:
Nick Raeboud - Vocals
Pierre-Alain Zurcher - Guitar
Jean Claude Schneider - Bass
Momos Domenjoz - Drums
Past Members:
Carlos Sprenger - Vocals
Nick Maeder - Vocals
Julien Brocher - Guitar
Bourreau - Bass
Discography:
Demo '85: Demo
Full-Length '88: Apocalypse
Full-Length '93: Faithless
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/apocalypsethrashmetal
Official Myspace-Page.
http://www.vinylrecords.ch/A/AP/Apocalypse/Apocalypse/apocalypse.html
Infos about first release with picutres..
Demo '85: Demo
Full-Length '88: Apocalypse
Full-Length '93: Faithless
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/apocalypsethrashmetal
Official Myspace-Page.
http://www.vinylrecords.ch/A/AP/Apocalypse/Apocalypse/apocalypse.html
Infos about first release with picutres..
May '10: ADDICTIVE
Origin: Australia (Sydney)
Formed In: 1988
Label: Rattlesnake/ Survival
Split-Up: 199?
Line-Up:
Greg Smith - Vocals, Bass
Joe Buttigieg - Guitars
Mick Sultana - Guitars
Steve Moore - Drums (1990-)
Past Members:
Matt Coffey - Drums (-1990)
Formed In: 1988
Label: Rattlesnake/ Survival
Split-Up: 199?
Line-Up:
Greg Smith - Vocals, Bass
Joe Buttigieg - Guitars
Mick Sultana - Guitars
Steve Moore - Drums (1990-)
Past Members:
Matt Coffey - Drums (-1990)
Discography:
Demo '88: Ward 77
Full-Length '89: Pity Of Man
Full-Length '93: Kick 'em Hard
Note: There was also a compilation in 1997 on >Survival Records.
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addictive
Short biography and more.
http://www.quarterpiperecords.com/Talent/Addictive/Addictive.htm
Some background informations and
Demo '88: Ward 77
Full-Length '89: Pity Of Man
Full-Length '93: Kick 'em Hard
Note: There was also a compilation in 1997 on >Survival Records.
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Addictive
Short biography and more.
http://www.quarterpiperecords.com/Talent/Addictive/Addictive.htm
Some background informations and
April '10: The Art Of The Legendary TISHVAISINGS
Origin: Germany (Leipzig)
Formed In: 1988
Label: 1MF
Split-Up: 1992
Line-Up:
Joey A. Vaising (Jörg Adler) - Vocals/ Guitar (1988-1992)
Gogo Vaising (Raiko Gohike) - Bass (1988-1992)
D.D. Vaising (Dirk Feckenstedt) - Drums (1990-1992)
Past Members:
Tommy S. Vaising (Thomas Meitsch) - Vocals (1988-1990)
Mad Vaising (Mad Aouxx) - Vocals (1989, 'Trief'-EP)
Torti Vaising - Bass (1988-1989)
Ingo Gutman - Drums (1988-1990)
Formed In: 1988
Label: 1MF
Split-Up: 1992
Line-Up:
Joey A. Vaising (Jörg Adler) - Vocals/ Guitar (1988-1992)
Gogo Vaising (Raiko Gohike) - Bass (1988-1992)
D.D. Vaising (Dirk Feckenstedt) - Drums (1990-1992)
Past Members:
Tommy S. Vaising (Thomas Meitsch) - Vocals (1988-1990)
Mad Vaising (Mad Aouxx) - Vocals (1989, 'Trief'-EP)
Torti Vaising - Bass (1988-1989)
Ingo Gutman - Drums (1988-1990)
Discography:
Demo '89: Fast Food
Demo '90: Hundred Bottles Huntly
EP '90: Trief...
Full-Length '91: Catharsis
Links:
http://www.parocktikum.de/wiki/index.php/The_Art_Of_The_Legendary_Tishvaisings
Line-up, discography and more...
http://nopopstars.wordpress.com/2009/06/11/the-tishvaisings-fast-food-1989/
The 'Fast Food'-demo for download and some other infos...
Demo '89: Fast Food
Demo '90: Hundred Bottles Huntly
EP '90: Trief...
Full-Length '91: Catharsis
Links:
http://www.parocktikum.de/wiki/index.php/The_Art_Of_The_Legendary_Tishvaisings
Line-up, discography and more...
http://nopopstars.wordpress.com/2009/06/11/the-tishvaisings-fast-food-1989/
The 'Fast Food'-demo for download and some other infos...
March '10: SACROSANCT
Origin: Netherland (Enschede)
Formed In: 1988
Label: No Remorse/ 1MF
Split-Up: 1994
Line-Up:
Collin Kock - Vocals
Randy Meinhard - Guitars, Vocals
Michael Kock - Guitars, Vocals
Christian Colli - Bass
Haico Van Atticum - Drums
Past Members:
Mike Lucarelli - Vocals (1988-1992)
Michael Ceronne - Guitar (1988-1990)
Milan Nyitrai - Bass (1988-1990)
Remco Njikamp - Bass (1990)
Gerrit Knol - Bass (1990-1992)
Marco Foddis - Drums (1988)
Ronny Scholten - Drums (1988-1990)
Formed In: 1988
Label: No Remorse/ 1MF
Split-Up: 1994
Line-Up:
Collin Kock - Vocals
Randy Meinhard - Guitars, Vocals
Michael Kock - Guitars, Vocals
Christian Colli - Bass
Haico Van Atticum - Drums
Past Members:
Mike Lucarelli - Vocals (1988-1992)
Michael Ceronne - Guitar (1988-1990)
Milan Nyitrai - Bass (1988-1990)
Remco Njikamp - Bass (1990)
Gerrit Knol - Bass (1990-1992)
Marco Foddis - Drums (1988)
Ronny Scholten - Drums (1988-1990)
Discography:
Demo '89: The Die Is Cast
Full-Length '90: Truth Is - What Is
Full-Length '91: Recesses For The Depraved
Full-Length '93: Tragic Intense
Links:
http://www.metal-rules.com/interviews/Pestilence_Sacrosanct.htm
Interview with Christian Colli, Oct 2001
Demo '89: The Die Is Cast
Full-Length '90: Truth Is - What Is
Full-Length '91: Recesses For The Depraved
Full-Length '93: Tragic Intense
Links:
http://www.metal-rules.com/interviews/Pestilence_Sacrosanct.htm
Interview with Christian Colli, Oct 2001
February '10: ASPHYXIA
Origin: Belgium (Verviers)
Formed In: 1987
Label: Rumble Rec.
Split-Up: 1993
Line-Up:
Carlos Ramos - Vocals
Yves Cluckers - Guitar
Christian Olde Wolbers - Guitar
Alain Van Roy - Bass
Da Cardoen - Drums
Past Members:
Roland Cluckers - Guitar
David Dell - Guitar
Leo Johans - Guitar
Calo Faki - Bass
Formed In: 1987
Label: Rumble Rec.
Split-Up: 1993
Line-Up:
Carlos Ramos - Vocals
Yves Cluckers - Guitar
Christian Olde Wolbers - Guitar
Alain Van Roy - Bass
Da Cardoen - Drums
Past Members:
Roland Cluckers - Guitar
David Dell - Guitar
Leo Johans - Guitar
Calo Faki - Bass
Discography:
Demo '88: Asphyxia
Demo '89: Capitol Punishment
Full-Length '91: Exit:Reality
Demo '92: Anarchy
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/asphyxiathrash
Official MySpace-Page with two songs to give a taste...
http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/asphyxia.htm
Short biography and more...
Demo '88: Asphyxia
Demo '89: Capitol Punishment
Full-Length '91: Exit:Reality
Demo '92: Anarchy
Links:
http://www.myspace.com/asphyxiathrash
Official MySpace-Page with two songs to give a taste...
http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/asphyxia.htm
Short biography and more...
