Atrophy (band)

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Atrophy
Also known asHeresy (1986–1987)
OriginTucson, Arizona, U.S.
GenresThrash metal
Years active1986–1993, 2015–present
LabelsRoadrunner Records
MembersScott Heller
Tim Kelly
Denny Seefieldt
Bobby Stein
Brian Zimmerman
Past membersRick Skowron
Chris Lykins
James Gulotta
Rich Olsen
Casper Garret
Jim Gibson

Atrophy is an American thrash metal band formed in Tucson, Arizona, United States. As the result of their fast-playing style and lyrics (often covering death, politics and social issues), the band has been compared to that of their thrash metal contemporaries such as Testament, Vio-lence, Forbidden, Sacred Reich and Nuclear Assault.

Career[]

Atrophy, originally named Heresy, was formed in 1986 by Chris Lykins, James Gulotta, and Brian Zimmerman. Tim Kelly and Rick Skowron later joined the band.

In 1987, the band produced two cassette demos and were subsequently picked up by thrash metal label, Roadrunner Records. They recorded two albums: Socialized Hate in 1988 and Violent By Nature in 1990. These albums saw Atrophy tour the U.S. and Europe, or play selected shows, with the likes of Slayer, Exodus, Suicidal Tendencies, Testament, Sacred Reich, Dark Angel, Forced Entry, Coroner, D.R.I., Flotsam and Jetsam, Death Angel and Venom. Following the European tour, Lykins left the band to pursue a medical school course. Atrophy was subsequently dropped by their record label.[1][2][3][4] Attempts were made in the early 1990s to continue without Lykins and record a third album; by 1993, however, the band had broken up.[5]

Atrophy reformed in 2015 with a new lineup, including three original members (Zimmerman, Gulotta and Kelly) and two different guitarists as the replacements of Lykins and Skowron (Casper Garret and Rich Olsen, who was later replaced by Bobby Stein).[6] The band is currently working on their third album.[7][8]

Members[]

Current members[]

  • Brian Zimmerman - vocals
  • Casper Garret - guitar
  • Bobby Stein - guitar
  • Scott Heller - bass
  • Tim Kelly - drums

Former members[]

  • Rick Skowron - guitar
  • Chris Lykins - guitar
  • Jesse Callin - guitar
  • Rich Olsen - guitar

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Demos[]

  • Chemical Dependency demo (1987)
  • "Advanced Promo" demo (1987)
  • Chemical Dependency demo (2020)

Compilations[]

  • Demolition - Scream Your Brains Out! (1988) - Metal Forces compilation with the songs "Chemical Dependency" and "Preacher, Preacher"
  • Stars On Thrash (1988) - Roadrunner Records compilation with the song "Chemical Dependency"

References[]

  1. ^ "Atrophy". last.fm. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Atrophy". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Atrophy - Discography - Metal Kingdom". metalkingdom.net. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Retro Recommendation: Atrophy - Socialized Hate - Heavy Metal". heavymetal.about.com. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  5. ^ "Atrophy - Working On New Music". metalstorm.net. October 24, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  6. ^ "Thrash Underdogs Atrophy Return!". Worship Metal. July 19, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  7. ^ "Atrophy - New Music In Progress". metalstorm.net. April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  8. ^ "ATROPHY Frontman Offers Update On First Album In Nearly 30 Years". metaladdicts.com. September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
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