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Year of Desolation

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Year of Desolation
OriginIndianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
GenresMelodic death metal, thrash metal, groove metal
Years active2001–present
LabelsProsthetic Records
MembersChad Zimmerman
Matt Behner
Josh Kappel
John Hehman
Mike Vandegriff

Year of Desolation is an American metal band formed in Indiana in 2001. They are influenced by classic rock and heavy metal,[1] and have year and years of touring under their belts. They have four releases, with a critically acclaimed release on Prosthetic Records with a video for the song "Suffer Thy Nemesis" on YouTube.

Members

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Current members

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  • Chad Zimmerman – vocals (2001)
  • Matt Behner – drums (2006–present)
  • Josh Kappel – guitar (2004–present)
  • John M Hehman II – guitar (2001)
  • Mike Vandegriff – bass (2004–present)

Former members

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  • Jason Connors – drums (2001)
  • David Bailey – drums (2001–2002)
  • Joey Roberts – drums (2002–2003)
  • Chad Beber – bass (2002–2004)
  • Mike Collier – guitar (2002–2004)
  • Ryan Green – guitar (2004)
  • Jason Carr – drums (2003–2005)
  • Jake Omen – drums (2005–2006)
  • Matt McCutcheon – drums (2006)
  • Matthew Behner – drums (2006, 2007–present)
  • Mike Vandegriff – bass (2004–2007–present)
  • Steve Spitzbart – drums (2007)
  • Brandon Lytle – bass (2007–2008)

Discography

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  • The Dirty 30 vs. The Donkey Punch (EP, 2002)
  • Your Blood, My Vendetta (album, 2004)
  • Winter (demo, 2005)
  • Year of Desolation (CD, Prosthetic, 2007)

Notes

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  1. ^ Neo-Zine, April 2006

References

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  • "Year of Desolation hails from thrash era". The Monitor. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  • "Year of Desolation joining other Indy bands on a national scale". Journal Review.com. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  • "CD Reviews – Year Of Desolation". Blabbermouth. January 15, 2007. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  • "Year Of Desolation Completes Work On New Album". Blabbermouth. July 27, 2006. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  • "Year of Desolation". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
  • Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. ISBN 978-0-9582684-0-0. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
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