Founded 1988 in Stockholm/Sweden, Dismember were among those responsible for Death Metals big breakthrough. Reaching even further back through the mists of time to bring you the ultimate in old school Death metal, Dismember has explored their underground roots and paid homage to their NWOBHM heroes to bring you the vicious breed of real Death... [+] Read More

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In 1986 Darkthrone rose up from the darkness, brought to life by Gylve Nagell (drummer), Ted Skjellum (guitars/vocals), Ivar Enger (guitars) and Dag Nilsen (bass). Under this line up the band released 3 demos, Land Of Frost, Thulcandra and Cromlech before signing to Peaceville Records in a 4-album deal. 1991 saw the release of Darkthrone's debut... [+] Read More

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If Celtic Frost's first three albums served as the musical Lord of the Rings for hundreds of European kids who later wound up in black metal bands of their own, then Frost's main man Tom Warrior's first band -- the ultra-primitive Hellhammer -- surely represented The Hobbit. With Warrior on vocals and guitar, Steve Warrior (no relation) on bass,... [+] Read More

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Manowar was formed by ex-Dictators and Shakin Street guitarist Ross the Boss. Its original lineup included vocalist Eric Adams, bassist Joey DeMaio, and drummer Donnie Hamzik. The group's kitschy approach was designed to be the raw, primal, macho antithesis of classic rock. Their music was based on raw, aggressive riffs, and their lyrics were... [+] Read More

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Arizona-based Nuclear Death is one of the few thrash/death metal bands to feature a female vocalist, Lori Bravo (who also doubles on bass, and is joined by guitarist Phil Hampson and drummer Joel Whitfield). The trio originally formed in the mid-'80s, issuing several demo cassettes (1986's Wake Me When I'm Dead, 1987's Welcome to the Minds Of,... [+] Read More

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Powersurge was a heavy metal band based in Tampa, Florida, whose rather unimaginative and overly ponderous brand of American power metal resembled a poor man's version of contemporaries like Queensryche, Crimson Glory and Fifth Angel -- hardly the makings of a successful career. Indeed, after being founded in 1984, the quintet featuring vocalist... [+] Read More

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Savatage formed in Florida in 1978 as Avatar, led by brothers Jon (vocals) and Criss (guitar) Oliva. They changed their name to Savatage in 1983, pursuing a strongly Judas Priest- and Iron Maiden-influenced style of metal. Their other members included Steve "Doc" Wacholz (drums) and Keith Collins (bass), who was later replaced by Johnny Lee... [+] Read More

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German thrash metal band made up of Angel Ripper (bass/vocals), Aggressor (guitar/vocals), and Witchhunter (drums). They were heavily influenced by thrash/speed metal bands like Motorhead, Venom, and Mercyful Fate, exploring the darkest subject matter possible. Aggressor quit the group before their first full-length album was released and was... [+] Read More

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