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Avernus

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1992
Genre:
Doom/Death/Gothic Metal
Themes:
Despair, Suicide, Loss, Mourning, Death
Current label:
M-Theory Audio
Years active:
1992-2009, 2012-present
Contact: [email protected]

Avernus, was an ancient name for a volcanic crater near Cumae (Cuma), Italy, in the region of Campania, believed to be, in Roman mythology, the entrance to the underworld.

Influenced by artists in the vein of Paradise Lost, Dead Can Dance, and Cranes, Avernus' early efforts were a mix of death, doom, and cinematic atmosphere. The band's sound quickly evolved ...
Current
Rick Yifrach Drums (1992-1996, 1997, 2001-2007, 2007-2008, 2012-present)
Rick McCoy Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards (1992-2007, 2008-2009, 2012-present)
See also: ex-Infecting the Soul, ex-Nevertanezra
Erik Kikke Guitars (1993-1998, 2012-present)
See also: From Beyond These Walls, ex-Novembers Doom
James Genenz Guitars, Bass (1998-2002), Guitars (2012-present)
See also: Dysphoria, God Dementia, Jungle Rot, Reign Inferno, ex-Dead for Days, ex-Dead of Winter, ex-Fleshgrind, From Beyond These Walls, ex-Decollation, ex-Standing 8
Past
Wayne Lezon Guitars
Jodie Grant Vocals (female)
Jason Stevison Guitars (1992-1993)
Tony Volpe Bass (1993-1998, 2012-2014)
Roberto Franco Guitars (1994-1996)
Kimberly Goss Vocals (female) (1994-1995)
See also: ex-Sinergy, ex-Ancient, ex-Dimmu Borgir (live), ex-Fleurety (live), ex-Therion (live), ex-Children of Bodom (live)
Chris Predkiewicz Keyboards (1995-1996, 1997-1998, 2004-2007, 2007-2009, 2012-2014)
Rhiannon Wisniewski Vocals (female) (1995-1997)
See also: Torn from Existence, ex-Moth, ex-Noctuary, ex-Nordic Mist, ex-Somnus, ex-Acheron, ex-Bloodstrike, ex-Dark Arena, ex-Turambar, ex-Sanctorum, ex-Sar Isatum
Bill Hamning Drums (1997, 2008-2009)
See also: ex-Dead of Winter, ex-Urn, ex-The Electric Hellfire Club
David Kantor Keyboards (1997)
Jeffrey Joseph Keyboards (1998-2004)
Nikki Spinden Vocals (female) (1998)
Bryan Lanting Guitars (2003)
See also: ex-Infecting the Soul, ex-Neurotoxin
Bjorn Anderson Guitars (2007-2008)
Doug Smith Guitars (2007-2008)
Mike Keyboards (2007)
Erik Vecchione Bass (2008-2009)
Brian Whited Guitars, Bass (2008-2009)
See also: Eve of Mourning, ex-Dead Serenade, ex-Novembers Doom
Joel Leonard Bass (2014-?)
See also: Ghost of Mendea, Old Whiskey Funeral, Seasons of Darkness, ex-Eve of Mourning
Current (Live)
Chris Avgerin Drums (2024-present)
See also: Heaving Mass, Nequient, Professor Emeritus, Varaha, ex-Blood of the Tyrant, Lost Dog, ex-Black Sites
Past (Live)
Eric Wayne Burnley Bass
See also: ex-Novembers Doom
Neil Calderone Bass
See also: ex-Ailing (live)
Roberto Franco Bass
Dennis Rak Drums
Steve Murray Guitars
See also: ex-Fleshgrind
Scott McIhenney Guitars
Mike Ramirez Keyboards
Rick Yifrach Drums (1992-1996, 1997, 2001-2007, 2007-2008, 2012-present)
Rick McCoy Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards (1992-2007, 2008-2009, 2012-present)
See also: ex-Infecting the Soul, ex-Nevertanezra
Erik Kikke Guitars (1993-1998, 2012-present)
See also: From Beyond These Walls, ex-Novembers Doom
James Genenz Guitars, Bass (1998-2002), Guitars (2012-present)
See also: Dysphoria, God Dementia, Jungle Rot, Reign Inferno, ex-Dead for Days, ex-Dead of Winter, ex-Fleshgrind, From Beyond These Walls, ex-Decollation, ex-Standing 8
Wayne Lezon Guitars
Jodie Grant Vocals (female)
Jason Stevison Guitars (1992-1993)
Tony Volpe Bass (1993-1998, 2012-2014)
Roberto Franco Guitars (1994-1996)
Kimberly Goss Vocals (female) (1994-1995)
See also: ex-Sinergy, ex-Ancient, ex-Dimmu Borgir (live), ex-Fleurety (live), ex-Therion (live), ex-Children of Bodom (live)
Chris Predkiewicz Keyboards (1995-1996, 1997-1998, 2004-2007, 2007-2009, 2012-2014)
Rhiannon Wisniewski Vocals (female) (1995-1997)
See also: Torn from Existence, ex-Moth, ex-Noctuary, ex-Nordic Mist, ex-Somnus, ex-Acheron, ex-Bloodstrike, ex-Dark Arena, ex-Turambar, ex-Sanctorum, ex-Sar Isatum
Bill Hamning Drums (1997, 2008-2009)
See also: ex-Dead of Winter, ex-Urn, ex-The Electric Hellfire Club
David Kantor Keyboards (1997)
Jeffrey Joseph Keyboards (1998-2004)
Nikki Spinden Vocals (female) (1998)
Bryan Lanting Guitars (2003)
See also: ex-Infecting the Soul, ex-Neurotoxin
Bjorn Anderson Guitars (2007-2008)
Doug Smith Guitars (2007-2008)
Mike Keyboards (2007)
Erik Vecchione Bass (2008-2009)
Brian Whited Guitars, Bass (2008-2009)
See also: Eve of Mourning, ex-Dead Serenade, ex-Novembers Doom
Joel Leonard Bass (2014-?)
See also: Ghost of Mendea, Old Whiskey Funeral, Seasons of Darkness, ex-Eve of Mourning
Current
Chris Avgerin Drums (2024-present)
See also: Heaving Mass, Nequient, Professor Emeritus, Varaha, ex-Blood of the Tyrant, Lost Dog, ex-Black Sites
Past
Eric Wayne Burnley Bass
See also: ex-Novembers Doom
Neil Calderone Bass
See also: ex-Ailing (live)
Roberto Franco Bass
Dennis Rak Drums
Steve Murray Guitars
See also: ex-Fleshgrind
Scott McIhenney Guitars
Mike Ramirez Keyboards
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Added on: 2002-07-21 22:32:53 Last modified on: 2024-11-09 21:43:12