Pessimist (USA)

Pessimist (USA)
Genre(s)
Brutal Black/Death Metal
Lyrical theme(s)
Death, Murder, Brutality
Origin Formed in Current label Status
United States of America (Baltimore, Maryland) 1993 Pathos Productions / DeathGasm Active
Current line-up
Rob Kline - Vocals (1993-1999, 2008) (Fleshtized, Psychotogen, Hatred Unleashed)
Kelly McLauchlin - Guitar (1993-) (Resistance (USA), Unholy Ghost, Diabolic, Cauldron, Equinox (USA), Angelcorpse)
Kelly Conlon - Bass (2008-) (Monstrosity (USA), Death, Eternal Tragedy, Infinity Minus One, Vital Remains)
Chris Pernia - Drums (1994-2000, 2005, 2008-) (Psychotogen)
Former/past member(s)
Guitars:
Tom Persons (1996-1997) (Mucus Membrane, Psypheria, Sadistic Torment)
Mike Harrison (1998) (Kommissar, Misery Index, Psychotogen, Autumn Dawn, Sadistic Torment)
Bill Hayden (2000-2002) (Dwelling Madness)

Bass:
Tony Pernia (1994-1999) (Psychotogen)
Ralph Runyan (and Vocals) (2000-2002) (Corrupture)

Drums:
John Grden (2000-2001) (Fear of God, Fires of Gomorrah, Have Mercy, Deadly Aggressor, Infidel (USA))
Mike Perigo (Live) (2002)
Additional notes
Please do not add the following (they were bootlegs or unofficial):
"Tunnel Vision," demo 1989
"Let the Demons Rest," demo 1995
"Summoned to Suffer," single/demo 2001

Pessimist participated in the "Megaded - A Tribute To Megadeth" (Dwell Records, 1999), covering the song "Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good," The "Tribute to Kreator" CD (Full Moon Productions, 1999) covering the song ''The Pestilence'' and in the "Demonic Plague - Tribute To Death" (Dwell Records, 2000), covering the song "1000 Eyes." All of those songs are available on the 2008 release.

Contact: pessimist666@pessimist.com
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GraveJuly 28th, 2002
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CyberquakeJuly 27th, 2010
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Discography


Dark Reality Demo, 1993
Dark Reality II Demo, 1994
Absence of Light Demo, 1995
Cult of the Initiated Full-length, 1997[3 reviews, average 81%]
Blood for the Gods Full-length, 1999[1 review, 88%]
Slaughtering the Faithful Full-length, 2002[4 reviews, average 75%]
Evolution Unto Evil Best of/Compilation, 2008[1 review, 85%]



Links

Official
Homepage
PESSIMIST @ myspace

Labels
Lost Disciple Records @ MySpace

Official merchandise
www.pathosproductions.com
Deathgasm Records
Sound Cave

Fan site
Interview



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