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[[File:Death.jpg|thumb|Death in the late 1990's]] | [[File:Death.jpg|thumb|Death in the late 1990's]] | ||
| − | '''Death''' was | + | '''Death''' was a band founded in 1983. The band's founder, [[Chuck Schuldiner]], is considered a "pioneering death metal vocalist/guitarist." The band split up after Schuldiner died of brain cancer in 2001. |
| − | Death is considered one of the most influential groups in death metal. The band's debut, ''[[Scream Bloody Gore]]'', has been described as "death metal's first archetypal document". One music biographer has referred to Schuldiner as the "Father of Death Metal" while another has claimed that Schuldiner is "readily acknowledged as the true founder of the U.S. death metal scene", RIP magazine (accessed August 8, 2008) Music biographer Garry Sharpe-Young considers Death "a genre breaking band centered upon front man Chuck Schuldiner" and that the band "would become one of the prime instigators of the death metal movement", (accessed August 8, 2008) | + | Death is considered one of the most influential groups in death metal. <!---The band's debut, ''[[Scream Bloody Gore]]'', has been described as "death metal's first archetypal document". One music biographer has referred to Schuldiner as the "Father of Death Metal" while another has claimed that Schuldiner is "readily acknowledged as the true founder of the U.S. death metal scene", RIP magazine (accessed August 8, 2008) Music biographer Garry Sharpe-Young considers Death "a genre breaking band centered upon front man Chuck Schuldiner" and that the band "would become one of the prime instigators of the death metal movement", (accessed August 8, 2008) |
However, Schuldiner dismissed such attributions by stating, in an interview with Metal-Rules.com, "I don’t think I should take the credits for this death metal stuff. I’m just a guy from a band, and I think Death is a metal band". | However, Schuldiner dismissed such attributions by stating, in an interview with Metal-Rules.com, "I don’t think I should take the credits for this death metal stuff. I’m just a guy from a band, and I think Death is a metal band". | ||
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The second Control Denied release has yet to be completed and is mired in a variety of odd legal problems involving its label, the musicians (who have publicly stated their desire to complete the album) and Schuldiner's sister Beth and former Manager Greif representing the Estate. In 2004, [[Hammerheart Records]] released a two-part bootleg made up of old, pre-''Scream Bloody Gore'' demos, along with partial demos of the unfinished album and live Death recordings from 1990. This was issued under the name Chuck Schuldiner, not Death or Control Denied, but their markedly unfinished state and lack of vocals led few to pay attention, aided by Schuldiner's mother's pleas for fans to stay away from it. | The second Control Denied release has yet to be completed and is mired in a variety of odd legal problems involving its label, the musicians (who have publicly stated their desire to complete the album) and Schuldiner's sister Beth and former Manager Greif representing the Estate. In 2004, [[Hammerheart Records]] released a two-part bootleg made up of old, pre-''Scream Bloody Gore'' demos, along with partial demos of the unfinished album and live Death recordings from 1990. This was issued under the name Chuck Schuldiner, not Death or Control Denied, but their markedly unfinished state and lack of vocals led few to pay attention, aided by Schuldiner's mother's pleas for fans to stay away from it. | ||
| − | Members of Death have dispersed all throughout the landscape of metal and popular music. Some, like [[Gene Hoglan]] from [[Dark Angel (band)|Dark Angel]] and [[Andy LaRocque]] from King Diamond, already had made a name for themselves. Others went on to do so, like [[Sean Reinert]], who formed the legendary [[Cynic (band)|Cynic]] with fellow Death member [[Paul Masvidal]]. Ironically, both of these pioneering death metal musicians have ended up in a progressive, ethereal rock band named [[Æon Spoke]], laced with delicate guitars and Masvidal's soft croon. [[Richard Christy]] went on to gigs with [[Acheron (band)|Acheron]] and [[Iced Earth]] before joining [[The Howard Stern Show]]. [[Ralph Santolla]] has also played with Iced Earth, as well as Sebastian Bach, both of which were also stations for [[Steve DiGiorgio]] (he is still playing with Bach). While Santolla is now in [[Obituary (band)|Obituary]] and before this he was in [[Deicide (band)|Deicide]]. DiGiorgio also played for [[Testament (band)|Testament]] and is still active with his original band [[Sadus]]. Bobby Koelble founded the Orlando rock-funk-Latin fusion group JunkieRush in 2000. [[James Murphy]] was also in [[Testament (band)|Testament]] for a while, formed numerous projects such as [[Disincarnate]] (as well as stints with death metal bands [[Obituary (band)|Obituary]] and [[Cancer (band)|Cancer]]) and has made a name for himself. Murphy also has been stricken with cancer and, along with Deron Miller of CKY, is organizing a Death tribute album to be released upon completion. [[Kam Lee]] formed the band Denial Fiend with [[Terry Butler]]. Lee left Denial Fiend in early 2009 and is currently fronting several bands such as Bone Gnawer, The Grotesquery, and Broken Gravestones. | + | Members of Death have dispersed all throughout the landscape of metal and popular music. Some, like [[Gene Hoglan]] from [[Dark Angel (band)|Dark Angel]] and [[Andy LaRocque]] from King Diamond, already had made a name for themselves. Others went on to do so, like [[Sean Reinert]], who formed the legendary [[Cynic (band)|Cynic]] with fellow Death member [[Paul Masvidal]]. Ironically, both of these pioneering death metal musicians have ended up in a progressive, ethereal rock band named [[Æon Spoke]], laced with delicate guitars and Masvidal's soft croon. [[Richard Christy]] went on to gigs with [[Acheron (band)|Acheron]] and [[Iced Earth]] before joining [[The Howard Stern Show]]. [[Ralph Santolla]] has also played with Iced Earth, as well as Sebastian Bach, both of which were also stations for [[Steve DiGiorgio]] (he is still playing with Bach). While Santolla is now in [[Obituary (band)|Obituary]] and before this he was in [[Deicide (band)|Deicide]]. DiGiorgio also played for [[Testament (band)|Testament]] and is still active with his original band [[Sadus]]. Bobby Koelble founded the Orlando rock-funk-Latin fusion group JunkieRush in 2000. [[James Murphy]] was also in [[Testament (band)|Testament]] for a while, formed numerous projects such as [[Disincarnate]] (as well as stints with death metal bands [[Obituary (band)|Obituary]] and [[Cancer (band)|Cancer]]) and has made a name for himself. Murphy also has been stricken with cancer and, along with Deron Miller of CKY, is organizing a Death tribute album to be released upon completion. [[Kam Lee]] formed the band Denial Fiend with [[Terry Butler]]. Lee left Denial Fiend in early 2009 and is currently fronting several bands such as Bone Gnawer, The Grotesquery, and Broken Gravestones.---> |
==Band logo== | ==Band logo== | ||
[[Image:Death band.png|right|thumb|200px|The original Death logo was created by Chuck Schuldiner.]] | [[Image:Death band.png|right|thumb|200px|The original Death logo was created by Chuck Schuldiner.]] | ||
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Schuldiner designed the Death logo and its various incarnations during the length of his career. In 1991, before the release of ''[[Human (Death album)|Human]]'', he cleaned up the logo taking out more intricate details and the "T" in the logo was swapped from an inverted Cross to a more regular looking "T", one reason being to quash any implication of religion. The logo was changed again, between ''Symbolic'' and ''The Sound of Perseverance'', with the removal of the hooded skull above the "H", among other changes. | Schuldiner designed the Death logo and its various incarnations during the length of his career. In 1991, before the release of ''[[Human (Death album)|Human]]'', he cleaned up the logo taking out more intricate details and the "T" in the logo was swapped from an inverted Cross to a more regular looking "T", one reason being to quash any implication of religion. The logo was changed again, between ''Symbolic'' and ''The Sound of Perseverance'', with the removal of the hooded skull above the "H", among other changes. | ||
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==Members== | ==Members== | ||
===Final lineup=== | ===Final lineup=== | ||
Revision as of 09:50, 25 January 2010
Death was a band founded in 1983. The band's founder, Chuck Schuldiner, is considered a "pioneering death metal vocalist/guitarist." The band split up after Schuldiner died of brain cancer in 2001.
Death is considered one of the most influential groups in death metal.
Contents
Band logo
Members
Final lineup
- Chuck Schuldiner – vocals, guitars, songwriter (1983–2001)
- Shannon Hamm – guitars (1996–2001)
- Scott Clendenin – bass (1996–2001)
- Richard Christy – [drums (1996–2001)
Previous members
Guitarists
- Rick Rozz (1983–1985, 1987–1989)
- Matt Olivo (1985)
- John Hand (1987; never has been known to be a part of the band, neither on album or live, however he is credited on Scream Bloody Gore.
- Paul Masvidal (1989, 1991–1992)
- Albert Gonzalez (1990)
- James Murphy (1989)
- Andy LaRocque (1993)
- Ralph Santolla (1993)
- Craig Locicero (1993)
- Bobby Koelble (1995)
Bassists
- Scott Carlson (1985)
- Erik Meade (1985)
- Terry Butler (1987–1990)
- Steve DiGiorgio (1986, 1991, 1993)
- Skott Carino (1991–1992)
- Kelly Conlon (1995)
- Brian Benson (Symbolic Tour)
Drummers
- Kam Lee (1983–1985; also vocals)
- Eric Brecht (1985)
- Chris Reifert
- Bill Andrews (1987–1990)
- Sean Reinert (1991–1992)
- Gene Hoglan (1993–1995)
- Richard Christy (1996–2001)
Discography
Studio albums
- Scream Bloody Gore (1987)
- Leprosy (1988)
- Spiritual Healing (1990)
- Human (1991)
- Individual Thought Patterns (1993)
- Symbolic (1995)
- The Sound of Perseverance (1998)
Demos
- Death by Metal (demo as Mantas, 1983)
- Live in Tampa (demo, 1984)
- Reign of Terror (demo, 1984)
- Live at Ruby's Pub (live-demo, 1984)
- Infernal Death (demo, 1985)
- Rigor Mortis (demo, 1985)
- Back from the Dead (demo, 1985)
- Infernal Live (live-demo, 1985)
- Mutilation (demo, 1986)
Live albums
- Live in L.A. (Death & Raw) (2001)
- Live in Eindhoven (2001)
- Live in Cottbus '98 (2005)
Compilation albums
- Fate: The Best of Death (1992)
Videography
- Live in Combat Ultimate Revenge 2 (1988)
- Live in Houston (Bootleg, VHS, 04.02.1989)
- Lack of Comprehension (videoclip, 1991)
- The Philosopher (videoclip, 1993)
- Live in Florence (VHS, 10.12.1993)
- Live in Japan (DVD)
- Live in Cottbus (1998, Official Bootleg)
- Live in L.A. (Death & Raw) (Official Live, DVD/VHS, 05.12.1998)
- Live in Music Hall (1998, Virus Cable TV)
- Live in Eindhoven (Official Live, DVD]), 2001, Nuclear Blast)
See also
- Control Denied - Second band of Chuck Schuldiner.
- Voodoocult - A super group in which Chuck played guitar
