List of Suicidal Tendencies band members

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Suicidal Tendencies performing in 2017 (top) and 2018 (bottom)

Suicidal Tendencies is an American crossover thrash band from Venice, California. Formed in 1980, the group originally featured vocalist Mike Muir, guitarist Mike Ball, bassist Mike Dunnigan, and drummer Carlos "Egie" Egert. Muir is the band's only constant member, the current lineup of which features lead guitarist Dean Pleasants (since 1996), bassist Roberto "Ra" Díaz, drummer Dave Lombardo (both since 2016), and rhythm guitarist Ben Weinman (since 2018).

History[]

1980–1995[]

Mike Muir formed Suicidal Tendencies in 1980 with Mike Ball, Mike Dunnigan and Carlos Egert, the latter of whom left after the band's first demo recording and was replaced by Dunnigan's brother, Sean.[1] By 1982, Mike Dunnigan had switched to guitar and Louiche Mayorga had taken over on bass.[2] This lineup recorded "I Saw Your Mommy" for the 1983 Mystic Records compilation Slamulation, after which the Dunnigan brothers left.[1] They were replaced by drummer Amery "AWOL" Smith and guitarist Rick Battson, briefly, before Grant Estes took over from the latter.[3] After the recording of their self-titled full-length debut, Jon Nelson briefly joined as a second guitarist, before Estes quit just before the start of a tour in the summer and Nelson took over lead guitar.[4]

Rocky George joined the band in 1984 and remained a member until their breakup in 1995.

In the summer of 1984, Leonard "Rocky" George took over on guitar; shortly thereafter, Smith was also replaced by Ralph "R. J." Herrera.[5] The band contributed "Look Up... (The Boys Are Back)" to their own label Suicidal's Welcome to Venice compilation in 1985, and released Join the Army in 1987.[6] After the album's promotional touring cycle, Muir brought in rhythm guitarist Mike Clark from recently disbanded No Mercy (of which he was also a member),[7] while Mayorga was replaced by Bob Heathcote from Los Cycos, another of Muir's side projects.[8] After the release and promotion of How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today, Heathcote left in February 1989 due to musical differences.[9] Bass on Controlled by Hatred/Feel Like Shit... Déjà Vu was performed by George and Clark.

By the time of a European tour supporting Anthrax in the summer of 1989, Robert Trujillo had taken over bass for Suicidal Tendencies.[10] The new lineup released Lights... Camera... Revolution! in 1990, before Herrera left in late 1991 due to tensions with Muir and his wife being pregnant with their first child.[11] For their next album The Art of Rebellion, the group enlisted Vandals drummer Josh Freese on a session basis.[12] After the album was released, Jimmy DeGrasso took over on drums.[13] In 1993, the band released Still Cyco After All These Years, which featured new versions of songs from their self-titled debut recorded in 1990.[14] The first new album with DeGrasso, Suicidal for Life, followed in June 1994.[15] By late 1995, however, Muir had disbanded Suicidal Tendencies.[16]

1996–present[]

After "about a year" away,[17] Suicidal Tendencies reformed with a new lineup including Infectious Grooves members Dean Pleasants on lead guitar, Josh Paul on bass and Brooks Wackerman on drums, who joined returning members Mike Muir and Mike Clark.[18] This incarnation remained stable for several years, releasing Freedumb, Free Your Soul and Save My Mind, and tracks on several compilations.[19] In early 2001, Wackerman left to pursue other projects and was replaced by Ron Bruner.[20] Around a year later, Paul also left the band, with Bruner's brother Steve "Thundercat" Bruner taking his place.[21] Also in 2002, David Hidalgo Jr. began sharing drum duties with Bruner, with both members performing at various points over the coming years.[22][23] In October 2008, Eric Moore took over as the band's full-time drummer.[24]

In 2011, Thundercat left Suicidal Tendencies to focus on his solo career.[25] He was replaced by Tim "Rawbiz" Williams.[26] The following June, longtime rhythm guitarist Mike Clark also left to reform No Mercy under the new name Waking the Dead.[27] He was replaced by Nico Santora, who completed work on the band's next studio album 13.[28] Shortly after its release, in March 2014 it was announced that former Mars Volta drummer Thomas Pridgen had replaced Moore.[29] In August that year, the band announced that bassist Williams had died.[30] The following month, Pridgen left after just six months with the group to join Chiodos,[31] with Moore returning in his place.[32] Michael Morgan temporarily took over as the band's bassist when they resumed touring in the fall of 2014.[33]

In February 2016, Suicidal Tendencies underwent two more lineup changes – Roberto "Ra" Díaz took over on bass,[34] while former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo replaced Moore.[35] In May, Santora was replaced by Jeff Pogan, who debuted on World Gone Mad later that year.[36] After the EP Get Your Fight On! and another album, Still Cyco Punk After All These Years, Pogan left and was replaced by former Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman.[37]

Members[]

Current[]

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Suicidal Tendencies - Elbriot 2018 09.jpg
 "Cyco" Mike Muir
  • 1980–1995
  • 1996–present
 lead vocals all Suicidal Tendencies releases
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 Dean Pleasants 1996–present
  • lead guitar
  • backing vocals
 all Suicidal Tendencies releases from Prime Cuts (1997) onwards
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 Dave Lombardo 2016–present drums
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 Roberto "Ra" Díaz
  • bass
  • backing vocals
The Dillinger Escape Plan With Full Force 2014 06.JPG
 Ben Weinman 2018–present rhythm guitar none

Former[]

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Mike Dunnigan 1980–1982 (died)
  • bass (1980–81)
  • lead and rhythm guitars (1981–82)
  • Untitled 1982 demos
  • "I Saw Your Mommy" (1983)
Mike Ball 1980–1981 lead and rhythm guitars none
Carlos "Egie" Egert drums
Sean Dunnigan 1981–1982 (died)
  • Untitled 1982 demos
  • "I Saw Your Mommy" (1983)
Andrew Evans 1981–1982 bass none
Louiche Mayorga 1982–1988
  • bass
  • backing vocals
 all Suicidal Tendencies releases from the untitled 1982 demos to Join the Army (1987)
Amery "AWOL" Smith 1982–1984 drums Suicidal Tendencies (1983)
Rick Battson 1982–1983 lead and rhythm guitars none
Grant Estes 1983 Suicidal Tendencies (1983)
Jon Nelson 1983–1984 Suicidal Tendencies (1983)
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 Leonard "Rocky" George 1984–1995
  • lead and rhythm guitars
  • bass (1989)
  • backing vocals
 all Suicidal Tendencies releases from "Look Up... (The Boys Are Back)" (1985) to Suicidal for Life (1994)
Ralph "R. J." Herrera 1984–1991 drums
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 Mike Clark
  • 1988–1995
  • 1996–2012
  • rhythm guitar
  • bass (1989)
  • backing vocals
 all Suicidal Tendencies releases from How Will I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can't Even Smile Today (1988) to 13 (2013) – four tracks only
Bob Heathcote 1988–1989 bass
Robert Trujillo 2017.jpg
 Robert Trujillo 1989–1995
  • bass
  • backing vocals
 all Suicidal Tendencies releases from Lights... Camera... Revolution! (1990) to Suicidal for Life (1994)
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 Jimmy DeGrasso 1992–1995 drums Suicidal for Life (1994)
Josh Paul 1996–2002 bass
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 Brooks Wackerman 1996–2001 drums
Ronald Bruner Jr. 2001–2008 (part-time starting from 2002)
  • Year of the Cycos (2008) – one track only
  • No Mercy Fool!/The Suicidal Family (2010)
  • 13 (2013) – three tracks only
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 Steve "Thundercat" Bruner 2002–2011 bass
David Hidalgo Jr. 2002–2008 (part-time) drums
  • Live at the Olympic Auditorium (2010)
  • 13 (2013) – one track only
Eric Moore
  • 2008–2014
  • 2014–2016
 13 (2013)
Tim "Rawbiz" Williams 2011–2014 (until his death)
  • bass
  • backing vocals
 13 (2013) – two tracks only
Nico Santora 2012–2016
  • rhythm guitar
  • backing vocals
 13 (2013)
Thomas Pridgen.JPG
 Thomas Pridgen 2014 drums none
Michael Morgan 2014–2016
  • bass
  • backing vocals
Jeff Pogan 2016–2018
  • rhythm guitar
  • backing vocals
  • World Gone Mad (2016)
  • Get Your Fight On! (2018)
  • Still Cyco Punk After All These Years (2018)

Timeline[]

Lineups[]

Period Members Releases
1980–1981
  • Mike Muir – vocals
  • Mike Ball – guitars
  • Mike Dunnigan – bass
  • Carlos Egert – drums
 none
1981
  • Mike Muir – vocals
  • Mike Ball – guitars
  • Mike Dunnigan – bass
  • Sean Dunnigan – drums
1981–1982
  • Mike Muir – vocals
  • Mike Dunnigan – guitars
  • Sean Dunnigan – drums
  • Andrew Evans – bass
1982
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Mike Dunnigan – guitars
  • Sean Dunnigan – drums
  • Louiche Mayorga – bass, backing vocals
  • Untitled 1982 demos
  • "I Saw Your Mommy" (1983)
Late 1982 – early 1983
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Louiche Mayorga – bass, backing vocals
  • Amery Smith – drums
  • Rick Battson – guitars
 none
Early – spring 1983
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Louiche Mayorga – bass, backing vocals
  • Amery Smith – drums
  • Grant Estes – guitars
 none
Spring – summer 1983
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Louiche Mayorga – bass, backing vocals
  • Amery Smith – drums
  • Grant Estes – lead guitar
  • Jon Nelson – rhythm guitar
 Suicidal Tendencies (1983)
Summer 1983 – summer 1984
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Louiche Mayorga – bass, backing vocals
  • Amery Smith – drums
  • Jon Nelson – guitars
Summer 1984
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Louiche Mayorga – bass, backing vocals
  • Amery Smith – drums
  • Rocky George – guitars, backing vocals
Fall 1984 – early 1988
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Louiche Mayorga – bass, backing vocals
  • Rocky George – guitars, backing vocals
  • R. J. Herrera – drums
March 1988 – February 1989
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Rocky George – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • R. J. Herrera – drums
  • Mike Clark – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Bob Heathcote – bass
Spring 1989
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Rocky George – lead guitar, backing vocals, bass
  • R. J. Herrera – drums
  • Mike Clark – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, bass
  • Controlled by Hatred/Feel Like Shit... Déjà Vu (1989) – remaining tracks
Summer 1989 – late 1991
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Rocky George – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • R. J. Herrera – drums
  • Mike Clark – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Robert Trujillo – bass, backing vocals
Late 1991 – early 1992
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Rocky George – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Mike Clark – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Robert Trujillo – bass, backing vocals
  • Josh Freese – drums (session member)
Summer 1992 – late 1995
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Rocky George – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Mike Clark – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Robert Trujillo – bass, backing vocals
  • Jimmy DeGrasso – drums
Band inactive late 1995 – late 1996
Late 1996 – early 2001
Early 2001 – early 2002
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Mike Clark – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Dean Pleasants – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Josh Paul – bass
  • Ronald Bruner Jr. – drums
 none
Early 2002 – September 2008
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Mike Clark – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Dean Pleasants – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Ronald Bruner Jr. – drums (part-time)
  • Thundercat – bass
  • David Hidalgo Jr. – drums (part-time)
October 2008 – 2011
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Mike Clark – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Dean Pleasants – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Thundercat – bass
  • Eric Moore – drums
2011 – June 2012
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Mike Clark – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Dean Pleasants – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Eric Moore – drums
  • Tim Williams – bass, backing vocals
  • 13 (2013) – select tracks
August 2012 – March 2014
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Dean Pleasants – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Eric Moore – drums
  • Tim Williams – bass, backing vocals
  • Nico Santora – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • 13 (2013) – select tracks
March – August 2014
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Dean Pleasants – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Tim Williams – bass, backing vocals
  • Nico Santora – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Thomas Pridgen – drums
 none
Fall 2014 – February 2016
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Dean Pleasants – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Nico Santora – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Michael Morgan – bass, backing vocals
  • Eric Moore – drums
February – May 2016
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Dean Pleasants – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Nico Santora – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Lombardo – drums
  • Ra Díaz – bass, backing vocals
 none
May 2016 – July 2018
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Dean Pleasants – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Lombardo – drums
  • Ra Díaz – bass, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pogan – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
July 2018 – present
  • Mike Muir – lead vocals
  • Dean Pleasants – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Lombardo – drums
  • Ra Díaz – bass, backing vocals
  • Ben Weinman – rhythm guitar
 none to date

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