Cirith Ungol

Country of origin:: United States
Location:: Ventura, California
Status:: Split-up
Formed in:: 1972

Genre:: Heavy/Doom Metal
Lyrical themes:: Fantasy, Human Issues, Science Fiction
Last label:: Metal Blade Records

Years active:: 1972-1992

The band's name, Cirith Ungol, is taken from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and means "Pass of the Spider". It was a high pass in the land of Mordor where the monster known as Shelob lurked. The correct way of pronouncing the name Cirith Ungol is kee'reeth oo'ngol but the band pronounced it with a soft c (see'reeth oo'ngol).

The cover art of all the albums is taken from the covers of ...

Complete lineup
Last known lineup
Past members

Last known
Robert Garven	Drums (1972-1996)
Tim Baker	Vocals (1976-1996)
Vernon Green	Bass (1988-1996)
Jim Barraza	Guitars (1988-1996)
Past
Michael "Flint" Vujejia	Bass (1972-1987)
Jerry Fogle (R.I.P. 1998)	Guitars (1972-1987)
Greg Lindstrom	Guitars (1972-1982)
See also: Falcon
Neal Beattie	Vocals (1972-1975)

Robert Garven	Drums (1972-1996)
Tim Baker	Vocals (1976-1996)
Vernon Green	Bass (1988-1996)
Jim Barraza	Guitars (1988-1996)

Michael "Flint" Vujejia	Bass (1972-1987)
Jerry Fogle (R.I.P. 1998)	Guitars (1972-1987)
Greg Lindstrom	Guitars (1972-1982)
See also: Falcon
Neal Beattie	Vocals (1972-1975)

Added by: Skyklad	Modified by: Azmodes
Added on: 2002-07-21 04:25:27	Last modified on: 2013-03-07 09:56:49
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