Wrathchild America
| Wrathchild America | |
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| Origin | Martinsburg, West Virginia United States |
| Genres | Thrash metal, Heavy metal, speed metal |
| Years active | 1978–1993 |
| Labels | Atlantic |
| Associated acts | Souls at Zero, Kix |
| Past members | |
| Brad Divens Jay Abbene Terry Carter Shannon Larkin Chris Brinkman Kevin Keller Tracy Payton Max Heiks Tuck McDonald John Turner Mike Combs |
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Wrathchild America was an American thrash metal band formed in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1978. They released two studio albums through Atlantic Records, and gained charting success through the Billboard 200. In 1993, they changed their name to Souls at Zero.
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[edit] History
Wrathchild was formed in 1979, then known has Atlantis, Tyrant and eventually Wrathchild. The band was formed by high school friends, Shannon Larkin, Kevin Keller and Terry Carter. Ralph "Rat" Tillman and Max "Tuck" McDonald soon joined. Wrathchild America were a renowned live act in the mid to late 1980s in the Maryland area when they were known simply as Wrathchild. After years of touring, playing gigs, and hard work, the band finally was signed to a major label in 1988. However, a British glam metal band with the same name, Wrathchild, sued and forced the delay of the debut release. The band amended their name by adding America, but by the time Wrathchild America had their album out, the entire thrash genre was falling to its eventual demise and they had missed the boat. Their subsequent release was far too late and was widely ignored. The band changed their name to Souls at Zero and revamped their stylistic approach.
Jay Abbene: According to a posting on Tartarean Desire, former TOXIK drummer Tad Leger has launched a brand new project called Lucertola (Italian for "lizard"). The group's musical style is said to be a blend of Leger's biggest influences: doom, old Voivod and Italian horror soundtracks (Goblin, Fabio Frizzi). Tad started out recording both guitar and drums himself, but was joined by his old Blackened Sky bandmate Andy Abbene and his brother Jay Abbene (Wrathchild America, Souls at Zero) in early December 2005.
[edit] Former members
- Brad Divens – bass guitar, lead vocals (1983–1993)
- Jay Abbene – guitars, backing vocals(1984–1993)
- Terry Carter – guitars, backing vocals (1978–1993)
- Shannon Larkin – drums, backing vocals (1978–1993)
- Chris Brinkman – guitars, backing vocals
- Kevin Keller –guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals (1978-1987)
- Tracy "Mace" Payton – guitars, backing vocals )1978-1980)
- Max Hykes – guitars, backing vocals (1981-1983)
- Tuck McDonald – lead vocals (1979-1983)
- John Turner – guitars, backing vocals (1983-1984)
- Mike Combs -lead vocal
[edit] Discography
[edit] Demos
- Dangerus (1983)
- Days of Thunder (1987)
- Demo '89 (1989)
[edit] Climbin' The Walls
| Climbin' The Walls | |
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| Studio album | |
| Released | 1989 |
| Label | Atlantic |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Climbin' the Walls" | Wrathchild America | 4:28 |
| 2. | "Hell's Gate" | Wrathchild America | 4:06 |
| 3. | "No Deposit, No Return" | Kevin Keller Wrathchild America | 3:21 |
| 4. | "Hernia" | Wrathchild America | 3:20 |
| 5. | "London After Midnight" | Kevin Keller, Wrathchild America | 5:55 |
| 6. | "Candy from a Madman" | Kevin Keller Wrathchild America | 5:44 |
| 7. | "Silent Darkness (Smothered Life)" | Wrathchild America | 4:29 |
| 8. | "Time" | Gilmour, Mason, Waters, Wright | 5:39 |
| 9. | "Day of the Thunder" | Kevin Keller Wrathchild America | 6:37 |
[edit] 3-D
| 3-D | |
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| Studio album | |
| Released | 1991 |
| Label | Atlantic |
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |  [2] |
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All songs written and composed by Wrathchild America, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "3-D Man" | 4:25 | |
| 2. | "Spy" | 4:42 | |
| 3. | "Gentleman Death" | 3:59 | |
| 4. | "Forever Alone" | 4:37 | |
| 5. | "Draintime" | 6:01 | |
| 6. | "Surrounded by Idiots" | 6:05 | |
| 7. | "Desert Grins" | 6:29 | |
| 8. | "What's Your Pleasure?" | 4:10 | |
| 9. | "Prego" | 2:58 | |
| 10. | "Another Nameless Face" | 4:31 | |
| 11. | "//" | 6:21 | |
| 12. | "I Ain't Drunk, I'm Just Drinkin'" | Jimmy Liggins | 4:15 |
[edit] Charts
Climbin' The Walls peaked at 190 on The Billboard 200.[3][4]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Climbin' the Walls > Overview". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r22284. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
- ^ "3-D > Overview". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r22283. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
- ^ "Wrathchild America > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5874. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
- ^ "Wrathchild America Music News & Info". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/wrathchild-america/6054. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
