Acheron (band)
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| Acheron | |
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| Origin | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Death metal, black metal |
| Years active | 1988–2010, 2010-Present |
| Labels | Displeased |
| Website | myspace.com/acheron |
| Members | |
| Vincent Crowley Kyle Severn Max Otworth Ash Thomas |
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Acheron are an American black/death band, originally based in Florida.
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[edit] History
Founded in 1988 by vocalist/bassist/songwriter Vincent Crowley (formerly of Nocturnus, and leader of the satanic youth group "Order of the Evil Eye"),[1] Acheron's musical output is almost exclusively Satanic and anti-Christian in content. Early albums featured interludes by Peter H. Gilmore.[1] Crowley was appointed a priest in the Church of Satan by its founder, Anton Szandor LaVey, and began spending a lot of his time debating local televangelists, limiting Acheron's output for a time.[1] He later disassociated himself from the church to act independently.[2]
In 2003, the band released an album of cover versions, Tribute to the Devil's Music, including songs originally recorded by Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Kreator, and Celtic Frost.[2]
On 04/26/10, Vincent Crowley announced that the band was calling it quits.[3] On December 27, 2010, it was announced that Acheron have reunited.[4]
[edit] Lineup
- Vincent Crowley - bass, vocals (1988–2010, 2010–present)
- Kyle Severn - drums (2002–2010, 2010–present)
- Max Otworth - guitar (2006–2010, 2010–present)
[edit] Former members
- Vincent Breeding - lead guitar (1992–1994)
- Michael Estes - lead guitar (1996–2003)
- Bill "Belial" Koblak - guitar (1988)
- Peter Slate - guitar (1991)
- Tony Blakk - guitar (1992–1994)
- Ben Meyer - guitar (1998)
- Adina Blase - keyboards (1998)
- John Scott - keyboards (1996–1998)
- James Strauss - drums (1991)
- Mike Browning - drums (1992–1994)
- Richard Christy - drums (1996)
- Tony Laureano - drums (1998)
- Jonathan Lee - drums (1998–1999)
- Mikael D. - guitar
[edit] Discography
- Messe Noir (Demo, 1989)
- Rites of the Black Mass (1991, re-released in 2006)
- Alla Xul (7", Demo, 1992)
- Rites of the Black Mass (Turbo, 1992)
- Hail Victory (CD, Metal Merchant, 1993)
- Satanic Victory (CD, Turbo, 1994)
- Lex Talionis (CD, Turbo, 1994; reissued as Lex Talionis: Satanic Victory, Blackened, 1997)
- Anti-God, Anti-Christ (CD, Moribund, 1996)
- Those Who Have Risen (CD, Full Moon Productions, 1998)
- Compendium Diablerie: The Demo Days (CD, Full Moon Productions, 2001)
- Xomaly (2002)
- Rebirth: Metamorphosing Into Godhood (CD, Black Lotus, 2003)
- Tribute to the Devil's Music (CD, Black Lotus, 2003)
- The Final Conflict : Last Days of God (CD, Displeased Records, 2009)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Rivadavia, Eduardo "Acheron Biography", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
- ^ a b Apicella, Vinnie "Acheron - Tribute To The Devil's Music" (review), Ink19
- ^ http://maximummetal.com/news/Default.asp?u_file=78935%2Etxt
- ^ http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=151525
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Acheron on Myspace
- Acheron at Rockdetector
- Rivadavia, Eduardo "Acheron - Rebirth: Metamorphosing Into Godhood" (review), Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
- Acheron interview, Metal Message
- Acheron interview, Voices From the Darkside
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