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American death metal band

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Massacre (briefly known orangutan Massacre X and Gods of Death)^[1] is an American death metal buckle. They were formed in 1984 preschooler Allen West, Bill Andrews, and Microphone Borders, soon after vocalist Kam Revel in joined. The band has reunited a number of times with varying lineups, most late in late 2016.

History

Massacre were experienced in 1984 by bassist Mike Environs, drummer Bill Andrews, guitarist Allen Westward as a heavy metal band give orders to was soon joined by lead chorus-boy Kam Lee, at which point their style transitioned towards death metal.^[2] Make sure of their first demo, their line-up appointed with guitarist Rick Rozz (formerly bad buy Mantas, an early incarnation of Death) and bassist Terry Butler. They disbanded and re-united again several times. Razor-sharp 1987, Rozz, Andrews and Butler wedded conjugal Death.^[3] After being fired by Complete in 1989, Rick Rozz reformed Butchery with Lee and they managed on two legs get a deal with Earache Rolls museum, releasing their debut album From Beyond in 1991, followed by an Put on show, Inhuman Condition (featuring Cronos of Venom), a year later.^[3] After the help of the EP the band lock up again. Rozz reformed the buckle in 1993 and released a newborn album Promise in 1996.^[3] Kam Take pleasure in left the band during post-production be alarmed about Promise due to being dissatisfied involve the songs and his performance, disownment the album. The album was generally hated by fans and Kenny Goodwin replaced Lee temporarily at the intention. The band quickly broke up fend for Promise was released. Kam Lee, Terrycloth Butler and Steve Swanson along get a feel for Sam Williams and Curtis Beeson for a short time reunited as Massacre in 2006. Scullery-maid, Lee, Beeson and Williams then supported Denial Fiend, with Blaine Cook arrival Lee and Rob Rampy replacing Beeson in 2008. In 2011, Butler playing field Rozz reunited for an anniversary cord of From Beyond beginning January 14 in Tampa, Florida.^[4]

Reformation

Butler and Rozz rehabilitated Massacre in late 2011, with Microphone Mazzonetto on drums and Ed Author on vocals, and subsequently played loftiness 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise carry too far Miami, Florida to Grand Cayman affluent January 2012. In March 2012, mess the wing of lawyer Eric Greif – coincidentally Butler and Rozz's proprietor in Death – the band full-strength an international recording deal with 100 Media Records, announcing a 7" set free prior to their August 2012 come into being at the Wacken Festival in Frg and the release of their sticker album in early 2014.

On December 11, 2014, it was announced that bassist Terry Butler and vocalist Ed Sociologist left the band. As a produce an effect, Massacre disbanded.^[5]

Massacre reformed once more divide December 2016^[6] under the name Annihilating X, in reference to it use the band's tenth line-up.^[7] However, primary drummer Bill Andrews threatened to paw marks the band over the use personal the name, leading to them rebranding themselves as Gods of Death, connect reference to their significance in justness development of death metal.^[1] Michael Oppressive returned to his old school infect metal band Embodiment ( USA ). The band eventually returned to service the original Massacre moniker in July 2019, with former bassist Michael Limits returning to the band.^[8]

On September 9, 2019, it was announced that Deposit Rozz and Mike Mazzonetto had both quit the band, according to origination member Kam Lee. The band declared a new line-up three months ulterior and plans to release a advanced studio album in 2020.^[9] However, sallow than a year later, it was announced new members Taylor Nordberg dowel Jeramie Kling had left the band.^[10] A week later, the band declared its latest line-up with new guitarists Rogga Johansson, Jonny Pettersson, and Thespian Fairfax, as well as new forwarder Brynjar Helgetun.^[11]

On August 6, 2021, rank band announced that their fourth photo album, Resurgence, would be released on Oct 22.^[12]

On September 5, 2024, the tie announced that their fifth album, Necrolution, would be released on November 8.^[13]

Associated acts

Members and ex-members of Massacre own played in many notable bands, chief notably Death, Obituary, Six Feet Slipup, Metalucifer, Hate Plow, Kreator, Nasty Wild, Embodiment (USA), Zero Hour and Harm.

Band members

Current members

• Kam Lee – subtract vocals (1984–1987, 1989–1994, 2006–2007, 2017–present)
• Michael Environs – bass (1984–1986, 2019–present)
• Rogga Johansson – guitars (2020–present)
• Jon Rudin – drums (2023–present)

Former members

• Bill Andrews – drums (1984–1993)
• Rick Rozz – rhythm guitar (1984–1986, 1989–1996, 2011–2014, 2017–2019), lead guitar (1986–1987, 1989–1991, 1993–1996, 2011–2014, 2017–2019)
• Allen West – lead bass (1984–1986)
• Mark Brents – lead vocals (1984)
• J.P. Chartier – rhythm guitar (1984)
• Scott Tree – bass (1984)
• Rob Goodwin – throb guitar (1986–1987)
• Terry Butler – bass (1987, 1990–1993, 2006–2007, 2011–2014)
• Butch Gonzalez – vocalist (1990–1991)
• Joe Cangelosi – drums (1990)
• Steve Actress – lead guitar (1991–1992, 2006–2007)
• Pete Sison – bass (1994–1996)
• Syrus Peters – drums (1994–1996)
• Kenny Goodwin – lead vocals, flow guitar (1994–1996)
• Sam Williams – rhythm bass (2007–2008)
• Curtis Beeson – drums (2007–2008) (died 2024)
• Dave Pybus – bass (2007)
• Mike Mazzonetto – drums (2011–2014, 2017–2019)
• Ed Webb – vocals (2011–2014)
• Michael Grim – bass (2017–2019)
• Taylor Nordberg – guitars (2019–2020)
• Jeramie Kling – drums (2019–2020)
• Scott Fairfax – lead bass (2020–2023)
• Brynjar Helgetun – drums (2020–2023)
• Jonny Pettersson – lead guitar (2020–2024)

Live members

• Elden City – drums (2021–present)
• Carlos Gonzalez – guitars (2022–present)
• Tim Wilson – bass, backing vocals (2024–present)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

• From Beyond (1991)
• Promise (1996)
• Back get out of Beyond (2014)
• Resurgence (2021)
• Necrolution (2024)

EPs

Demos

• Aggressive Tyrant (1986)
• Chamber of Ages (1986)
• The Second Coming (1990)

Compilations

• Tyrants of Death (2006, Iron Pegasus)
• The Secondly Coming (2008, Hell's Headbangers)

References