| Possessed |
| Genre(s) |
| Death/Thrash Metal |
| Lyrical theme(s) |
| Satan, Occult, Evil, Anti-Christianity |
| Origin |
Formed in |
Current label |
Status |
|
United States of America
(San Francisco, California) |
1983 |
Unsigned |
Active |
| Current line-up | Jeff Benjamin Becerra - Vocals (1983-1987, 2007-), Bass (1983-1988) (Side Effect, Blizzard (US))
Ernesto Bueno - Guitars (2007-) (Sadistic Intent (US))
Rick Cortez - Guitars (2007-) (Sadistic Intent (US))
Bay Cortez - Bass (2007-) (Sadistic Intent (US), Dethshit)
Emilio Marquez - Drums (2007-2008, 2009-) (Sadistic Intent (US), Asesino, Engrave (US), Brainstorm (US), Nokturnal Fear, Coffin Texts, Brujeria) | | Former/past member(s) |
Vocals:
Barry Fisk (1983) (R.I.P. suicide)
Guitars:
Brian Montana (1983-1984) (Abnormal (US))
Mike Torrao (1983-1993, also Vocals 1991-1993) (Desecration)
Larry Lalonde (1984-1987) (Blind Illusion, Blizzard (US), Corrupted Morals, Primus, Flying Cunts of Chaos)
Mark Strausberg (Indestroy)
Dave Couch (1990) (Thanatopsis, Mudslinger, Lethal Conception)
Mike Hollman (1993) (Bizarro (US), Pro-Pain)
Duane Connley (Sanguinary (US))
Drums:
Mike Sus (1983-1987) (Desecration)
Chris Stolle (1990) (Somnus, Lethal Conception, Diabolicus (US), Dark Arena, Vile (US), Thanatopsis)
Colin Carmichael (1991) (Sanguinary (US))
Walter Ryan (1991-1993) (Burnt Offering)
Vanik Vartanian - Drums (2008-2009)
Bass:
Bob Yost (1991-1992) (Desecration)
Paul Perry (1993) | | Additional notes | Unofficial Discography:
1984/1986- "Burning Alive in Hell" Vinyl
The most well-known lineup (both LPs & the EP) was Becerra, Lalonde, Torrao, and Sus.
Possessed are hailed as the godfathers of the death metal genre (not to be confused with the 70's psychedelic rock band from the UK.) They're considered the first death metal group with the name coming from their first demo entitled, "Death Metal."
After the album "Beyond the Gates" was released, Larry Lalonde started to have guitar lessons [...]
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| Vic | July 24th, 2002 |
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