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California, United States (1984 – 1992, 2001 – present)
1.) Heathen is a North American thrash metal band originating from the Bay Area California, founded in 1984 by guitarist Lee Altus and drummer Carl Sacco. They have released two critically acclaimed albums, “Breaking The Silence” (1987) and “Victims Of Deception” (1991).
First Era (1984-1992)
Heathen was formed in 1984 by two friends, guitarist Lee Altus (who was a native of Russia) and drummer Carl Sacco (formerly of Metal Church). The pair later recruited lead vocalist Sam Kress and second guitarist Jim Sanguinetti. The band did not have a bass player in their early years, and this would carry on later when the band had notorious amounts of trouble finding a permanent bass player. This first lineup only played one gig in 1985.
Shortly after this first gig Sam Kress and Jim Sanguinetti (the later of which went on to form the funk-thrash combo Mordred) left the group and were replaced by new vocalist David Godfrey (formerly of Blind Illusion) and new guitarist Doug Piercy (formerly of Anvil Chorus and Control). The bands also recruited their first bassist, Eric Wong around the same time. This lineup debuted in early 1986.
Now finally with a stable lineup, the band played many shows around the Bay Area and gained notoriety as an excellent act, their early style largely combined the aggression of thrash metal with the sophistication and melodic vocal style of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.
First Era (1984-1992)
Heathen was formed in 1984 by two friends, guitarist Lee Altus (who was a native of Russia) and drummer Carl Sacco (formerly of Metal Church). The pair later recruited lead vocalist Sam Kress and second guitarist Jim Sanguinetti. The band did not have a bass player in their early years, and this would carry on later when the band had notorious amounts of trouble finding a permanent bass player. This first lineup only played one gig in 1985.
Shortly after this first gig Sam Kress and Jim Sanguinetti (the later of which went on to form the funk-thrash combo Mordred) left the group and were replaced by new vocalist David Godfrey (formerly of Blind Illusion) and new guitarist Doug Piercy (formerly of Anvil Chorus and Control). The bands also recruited their first bassist, Eric Wong around the same time. This lineup debuted in early 1986.
Now finally with a stable lineup, the band played many shows around the Bay Area and gained notoriety as an excellent act, their early style largely combined the aggression of thrash metal with the sophistication and melodic vocal style of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.
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Victims Of Deception
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Breaking The Silence
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Shoutbox
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PerSemb wrote:
It's more like a diamond in (technical) thrash metal!
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DarkThrone93 wrote:
Victims of Deception is a totally masterpiece
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Hidrio wrote:
That demo has served as a 5-year-taster of the upcoming album. Can't wait now.
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MetalHead359 wrote:
2005 demo is fucking great
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Hidrio wrote:
They had better play Hellfest.
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PerSemb wrote:
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=37988612&blogID=519012039 BEST. NEWS. EVER!
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Mikorn wrote:
Duke Heathen Forever
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RockLee94 wrote:
They keep delaying it... I'm starting to think its never coming out :(
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Mikorn wrote:
So Evolution of Chaos wont be the best of 00s
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wajahat_k wrote:
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!! Never been so anticipated for a new album :D
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PerSemb wrote:
I'm waiting for some new news from this band. Argh, I can't wait till I have 'The Evolution Of Chaos' in my hands!
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nekultura wrote:
Yay new overkill and heathen in January :D
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Reverie-I--I- wrote:
It says release date is January 25,2010,
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satzata1 wrote:
So, this will be not the best thrash of 2009, but the same for 2010. No problem, we shall wait. Worth the time, I'm sure! \,,/
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PerSemb wrote:
I'm not too shocked if I find out that the album will not be released until December 21, 2012. - The world will never be the same after 'The Evolution Of Chaos' is released. That's not a joke at all, it's a true fact! (The last sentence if some didn't get it).
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UponDoom wrote:
THOSE NIGGERS POST-PONED IT! GODAMMIT!
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Leotorcivia wrote:
Shit, they changed the release date of The Evolution of Chaos.. i can't wait, that album will kick ass
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MetallicMarco wrote:
Very great BAND of SPEED METAL
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Reverie-I--I- wrote:
And Where the hell is Devastation in the similar artists,, there 'Idolatry' album is on the same level as Heathens second,came out in 91 also
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Reverie-I--I- wrote:
Fuck this band is too awesome,,, Hypnotized is a colossal thrash metal song,, has the most crunch i have ever heard in a metal song…,I cant wait till The Evolution of Chaos is released,,it says on Encyclopaedia Metallum that release date is 30th October? Is this accurate
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