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Sarasota FL, United States (1984 – 1994, 2006 – present)

Atheist is a death metal band from Sarasota, Florida, USA and regarded as one of the main developers of Floridian death metal. Their music is highly technical and sometimes reminiscent of jazz, combining brutal riffs with subtle latin music arrangements. They were founded in 1984 under the name Oblivion by guitarist (and later vocalist) Kelly Shaefer and drummer Mark. Mark was later replaced by drummer Steve Flynn because Kelly and Steve had similar musical tastes. Roger Patterson would later join as their bassist.

By early 1985, Oblivion changed their name to R.A.V.A.G.E. (Raging Atheists Vowing A Gory End). As R.A.V.A.G.E., they recruited a singer that is only known by the name of Scrappy. He did not participate on any of the R.A.V.A.G.E. recordings. The first demo was released in 1985 and it was called Kill or Be Killed (also known as the Rotting in Hell demo). The next demo would be the last in 1987 called On They Slay with lead guitarist Mark Scwartzberg.

After their last demo as R.A.V.A.G.E., they changed their moniker to Atheist. They released a couple of demos, Hell Hath No Mercy in 1987 and Beyond in 1988. They recorded their debut album, Piece of Time, in 1988 and it was to be released on the label Mean Machine, but the record label later went bankrupt. Piece of Time thus not released until 1990 on Active. In 1989, another demo was released.

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death metal, technical death metal, progressive death metal, progressive metal, jazz metal
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Alliban wrote:
yesterday afternoon

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alerdz5 wrote:
Wednesday evening

Has anybody heard On They Slay from their R.A.V.A.G.E. days? OHHH it kicks serious ass

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crackityjones66 wrote:
Wednesday evening

witty -_-

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super_ruben09 wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

Atheist is good. <- takes 16 characters.

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crackityjones66 wrote:
Wednesday morning

I dont think it takes a million characters to say Atheist is good. Their new album better be better than elements though

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BFD31095 wrote:
Wednesday morning

Maybe it is just me, but you didn't used all 1000 characters for your shout. Although I agree with you.

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NitrousBlond wrote:
Tuesday morning

Not just one of the best bands in technical death metal or death metal or even the whole heavy metal genre. One of the greatest bands in the history of all music! No joke about that folks, I'm ultra serious on that one. Their compositions are just amazing. The way they construct their songs is amazing as fuck. Every single person who's into metal and rock should listen to this extraordinary band. I can die happy now that I've seen Atheist live. They're so fucking amazing live and they really know how to put on a good show. Fuck yeah!! Keep on listening to this band people! Yes do it, do it, do it! I'm going to use all 1000 characters for this shout, since a spectacular band like them deserves it. Oh yes, that's right! Atheist fucking rules and hell fucking yeah. This is their best shout here, ladies and gentlemen! I'm going really far with this and you should too. Yes! I can't wait for their new album. You know It will be fucking awesome and all Atheist fans need it!!!

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super_ruben09 wrote:
Monday evening

Makes you want to be an atheist too.

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nekultura wrote:
last week

Great band !

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Nekrogrinder wrote:
last week

That Beyond demo is pretty fucking sexy!

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crackityjones66 wrote:
last week

hopefully this new album of theirs will be better than elements....(a guilty pleasure of mine but I know its bad -___-). I hope at least competes with Peace of Time but I dont think anything will top Unquestionable Presence

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BFD31095 wrote:
last week

@HareMettleAdlib: LOL, you made my day. I love sarcasm. And I love Atheist too. Damn, I love this page.

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CountZPG wrote:
last week

Metalheads are the least perceptive people on earth.

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warcommand- wrote:
last month

Obvious sarcasm.

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AndOneLTU wrote:
last month

I hope it's just sarcasm, HareMettleAdlib...

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HareMettleAdlib wrote:
last month

They suck. What's up with them changing time signatures in the middle of the song? Why can't they keep one rhythm like the way epic bands such as Pantera and Trivium do? And weird chords, who needs those, I want something that's piss easy to play, like something you need to spend upwards of 30 minutes to learn.

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super_ruben09 wrote:
last month

These guys are pretty fucking great.

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FallenInFear wrote:
last month

it will be released in spring next year. Chris told me so two/three months ago...

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FakeActuality wrote:
last month

Hopefully the new album is released soon.

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HamsterOfHell wrote:
last month

teh bassist is punching my balls

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