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Death SS

Country of origin:
Italy
Location:
Pesaro, Marche (early); Florence, Tuscany (later)
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1977
Genre:
Heavy/Doom Metal (early); Industrial Metal (mid); Heavy Metal (later)
Themes:
Evil, Horror, Satan, Perversions
Current label:
Lucifer Rising Records
Years active:
1977-1984, 1987-1992, 1992-1993 (as Sylvester's Death), 1993-2009, 2012-present
Contact: [email protected]

The SS in the band's name is the initials of their singer, Steve Sylvester.

Founded in 1977 by Paolo Catena (guitars) and Stefano Silvestri (vocals), the line-up was soon complete with the addition of Daniele Ugolini (bass) and Tommaso Castaldi (drums). All four members took as artistic names the way their names would be in English: Paul Chain, The Death (guitars), ...
Current
Steve Sylvester Vocals (lead) (1977-1982, 1987-2008, 2012-present)
See also: ex-Steve Sylvester, ex-Sancta Sanctorum, B.O.B. - Bunch of Bastards, ex-Opus Dei, ex-Smooth, ex-W.O.G.U.E.
Freddy Delirio Keyboards (1994-1996, 2005-2008, 2012-present)
See also: Delirio and the Phantoms, H.A.R.E.M., ex-G.L.A.S., ex-Mania-c, ex-Overborders, ex-W.O.G.U.E.
Demeter Bass (2022-present)
See also: Distruzione, Whiskey Ritual, Beggars On Highway, Browbeat
Unam Talbot Drums (2022-present)
See also: Abhor, Bulldozer, Death Mechanism, Distruzione, Sight
Ghiulz Borroni Guitars (2022-present)
See also: Breathing Hell, Bulldozer, Ancient (live), ex-Profanatum, ex-Sacrarium Execratus, ex-Faust, ex-Obscurity
Past
Danny Hughes (R.I.P. 1983) Bass (1977-1978)
Tommy Chaste Drums (1977-1979)
Claud "Zombie" Galley Guitars (rhythm) (1977-1982), Bass (1982-1984)
See also: ex-Paul Chain, ex-Steve Sylvester (live), ex-Paul Chain Violet Theatre, ex-Horus, ex-Paul Chain Group
Paul Chain Guitars, Organ, Vocals (1977-1984)
See also: ex-Paul Chain, ex-Paul Chain Violet Theatre, P.C. Translate, Paolo Catena, ex-Steve Sylvester, ex-Boohoos, ex-Lola Sprint and The Cat, ex-Paul Cat for Ambientalism, ex-Paul Chain - The Improvisor, ex-Paul Chain Experimental Information, ex-Paul Chain Group
Danny "Mummy" Hughes Bass (1978-1982)
See also: ex-Sancta Sanctorum, ex-Violet Eves
Thomas Chaste Drums (1979-1980)
See also: ex-Litfiba, ex-Piero Pelù, ex-Violet Eves
Thomas Hand Chaste "Werewolf" Drums (1981-1984)
See also: Where the Sun Comes Down, Witchfield, ex-Sancta Sanctorum, Cane Mangia Cane, Thomas Hand Chaste, ex-Paul Chain, ex-Paul Chain Violet Theatre, ex-A.V. Gerenia, ex-Paul Chain Group
Sanctis Ghoram Vocals (lead) (1982-1984)
(R.I.P. 2004) See also: ex-Paul Chain, ex-Paul Chain Violet Theatre, ex-I Vulcani
Erik Landley Bass (1987-1989)
See also: P.I.G. - Another Pig in Florence, ex-Il Trono dei Ricordi, ex-Nursery Cryme
Domenico Palmiotta Drums (1987-1991)
See also: Nocticula Resurget, The Wolf Sings, ex-Machine Messiah, ex-Masterstroke, ex-Domine, ex-Bad Toys
Kurt Templar Guitars (1987-1991)
See also: ex-Sabotage, ex-Jungle Dayz
Christian Wise Guitars (1987-1989)
See also: ex-Machine Messiah, Devil's Mojito, Killer Queen, ex-Sabotage
Marc Habey Bass (1989-1990)
See also: Soul Funk Secret
Maurizio Figliolia Guitars (1989)
See also: Filii Eliae, ex-Enslaved, ex-Mayhem, ex-Lost Innocence
Kevin Reynolds Guitars (1989-1991)
Andy Barrington Bass (1990-1993)
See also: Screamin'Demons, VM18
Ross Lukather Drums (1991-1997, 2005)
See also: Hyaena, Screamin'Demons, Shining Fury, ex-Zoo, ex-Filthy Teens, ex-Athena XIX, ex-Madness of Sorrow, ex-Shadows of Steel, ex-Labÿrinth (live), ex-Tossic (live), ex-Anger, ex-Tornado (live), ex-Essence, ex-Devil's Bridge, ex-H.A.R.E.M., ex-Il Rovescio della Medaglia, ex-Kromo
Alberto Simonini Guitars (1991)
See also: ex-Alberto Simonini, ex-Midway, ex-Crying Steel, ex-Steve Sylvester, ex-Malavida, ex-Wurdulak
Al Priest Guitars (1991-1994)
See also: Screamin'Demons, ex-Hydra
Jason Minelli Guitars (1991-1994)
See also: ex-Steve Minelli, ex-Node, ex-Lacuna Coil (live)
Judas Kenton Bass (1994-1996)
Vincent Phibes Guitars (1994-1997)
Felix Moon Guitars (1994-1998)
See also: ex-Sentence, ex-Handful of Hate, ex-Necromass, ex-Nocticula Resurget, ex-Shining Fury, ex-Inner Shrine (live)
Emil Bandera Guitars (1996-2006)
See also: Smelly Boggs, ex-Brandon Ashley & The SilverBugs, ex-Sahara, ex-The E.M.S.
Oleg Smirnoff Keyboards (1996-2005)
See also: Eldritch, Labÿrinth, ex-Shining Fury, ex-Vision Divine, ex-L'Impero delle Ombre
Andrew Karloff Bass (1997-1998)
See also: ex-Filthy Teens
Anton Chaney Drums (1997-2005)
See also: Silver P., ex-Mausoleum, 80's Sunset Strip, ex-Motus Tenebrae, ex-Tossic, ex-Neurotomy, ex-Rhumornero, ex-The Cabin Fevers
Simon Garth Guitars (1998)
See also: ex-Filthy Teens, Diesanera, ex-Disbeliever, ex-Madness of Sorrow, ex-Shining Fury
Simon Garth Guitars (1998)
See also: ex-Iron Mould, Neon, Susy Likes Nutella, ex-Pankow
Kaiser Sose Bass (1999-2002)
See also: ex-Gabuby Royal, ex-Neon
Bob Daemon Bass (2002-2005)
Glenn Strange Bass (2005-2008, 2012-2022)
See also: ex-Unredeemed, B.O.B. - Bunch of Bastards, J27, ex-Secret Sphere (live), ex-Black Hill
Dave Simeone Drums (2006-2008)
See also: Smelly Boggs, ex-Eldritch, ex-Rain, ex-Secret Sphere, ex-Bruno Teodori, ex-Noctifera
Al De Noble Guitars (2007-2008, 2012-2022)
See also: Archon Angel, Black Eye, Edge of Forever, Lunarian, Ring of Fire, Secret Sphere, Sunstorm, Sweet Oblivion, The Erinyes, Poison Rose, ex-Elvenking (live), ex-Civilization One, ex-Dead Leaves, ex-Frontiers All Stars
Francis Thorn Guitars (2007-2008)
See also: ex-Fallen Fate, ex-Shining Fury
Tommy Lukitta Drums (2008)
See also: Four Skins
Bozo Wolff Drums (2012-2019)
See also: Morgana, ex-Deformachine, ex-Jason Goes to Hell, ex-Unredeemed, Ace of Hearts, ex-Hell in the Club, ex-Odd Dimension, ex-Secret Sphere
Mark Lazarus Drums (2019-2022)
See also: Archon Angel, Art of Silence, Hell in the Club, Odd Dimension, Secret Sphere, Svart Vold, ex-Denial (live), ex-Freedom Call (live), ex-Overtures (live)
Current (Live)
Jessica Performer, Vocals (backing)
Dhalila Performer, Vocals (backing) (2001-2008, 2012-2014, ?-present) (2001-2008)
Past (Live)
Lilith Performer, Vocals (backing) (1988-1999)
Marcel Skirr Keyboards (1992-1993)
See also: ex-Reel Fiction, ex-No Mercy
Martyna Smith Performer, Vocals (backing) (2013-?)
See also: Necromass (live), ex-Bulldozer (live)
Steve Sylvester Vocals (lead) (1977-1982, 1987-2008, 2012-present)
See also: ex-Steve Sylvester, ex-Sancta Sanctorum, B.O.B. - Bunch of Bastards, ex-Opus Dei, ex-Smooth, ex-W.O.G.U.E.
Freddy Delirio Keyboards (1994-1996, 2005-2008, 2012-present)
See also: Delirio and the Phantoms, H.A.R.E.M., ex-G.L.A.S., ex-Mania-c, ex-Overborders, ex-W.O.G.U.E.
Demeter Bass (2022-present)
See also: Distruzione, Whiskey Ritual, Beggars On Highway, Browbeat
Unam Talbot Drums (2022-present)
See also: Abhor, Bulldozer, Death Mechanism, Distruzione, Sight
Ghiulz Borroni Guitars (2022-present)
See also: Breathing Hell, Bulldozer, Ancient (live), ex-Profanatum, ex-Sacrarium Execratus, ex-Faust, ex-Obscurity
Danny Hughes (R.I.P. 1983) Bass (1977-1978)
Tommy Chaste Drums (1977-1979)
Claud "Zombie" Galley Guitars (rhythm) (1977-1982), Bass (1982-1984)
See also: ex-Paul Chain, ex-Steve Sylvester (live), ex-Paul Chain Violet Theatre, ex-Horus, ex-Paul Chain Group
Paul Chain Guitars, Organ, Vocals (1977-1984)
See also: ex-Paul Chain, ex-Paul Chain Violet Theatre, P.C. Translate, Paolo Catena, ex-Steve Sylvester, ex-Boohoos, ex-Lola Sprint and The Cat, ex-Paul Cat for Ambientalism, ex-Paul Chain - The Improvisor, ex-Paul Chain Experimental Information, ex-Paul Chain Group
Danny "Mummy" Hughes Bass (1978-1982)
See also: ex-Sancta Sanctorum, ex-Violet Eves
Thomas Chaste Drums (1979-1980)
See also: ex-Litfiba, ex-Piero Pelù, ex-Violet Eves
Thomas Hand Chaste "Werewolf" Drums (1981-1984)
See also: Where the Sun Comes Down, Witchfield, ex-Sancta Sanctorum, Cane Mangia Cane, Thomas Hand Chaste, ex-Paul Chain, ex-Paul Chain Violet Theatre, ex-A.V. Gerenia, ex-Paul Chain Group
Sanctis Ghoram Vocals (lead) (1982-1984)
(R.I.P. 2004) See also: ex-Paul Chain, ex-Paul Chain Violet Theatre, ex-I Vulcani
Erik Landley Bass (1987-1989)
See also: P.I.G. - Another Pig in Florence, ex-Il Trono dei Ricordi, ex-Nursery Cryme
Domenico Palmiotta Drums (1987-1991)
See also: Nocticula Resurget, The Wolf Sings, ex-Machine Messiah, ex-Masterstroke, ex-Domine, ex-Bad Toys
Kurt Templar Guitars (1987-1991)
See also: ex-Sabotage, ex-Jungle Dayz
Christian Wise Guitars (1987-1989)
See also: ex-Machine Messiah, Devil's Mojito, Killer Queen, ex-Sabotage
Marc Habey Bass (1989-1990)
See also: Soul Funk Secret
Maurizio Figliolia Guitars (1989)
See also: Filii Eliae, ex-Enslaved, ex-Mayhem, ex-Lost Innocence
Kevin Reynolds Guitars (1989-1991)
Andy Barrington Bass (1990-1993)
See also: Screamin'Demons, VM18
Ross Lukather Drums (1991-1997, 2005)
See also: Hyaena, Screamin'Demons, Shining Fury, ex-Zoo, ex-Filthy Teens, ex-Athena XIX, ex-Madness of Sorrow, ex-Shadows of Steel, ex-Labÿrinth (live), ex-Tossic (live), ex-Anger, ex-Tornado (live), ex-Essence, ex-Devil's Bridge, ex-H.A.R.E.M., ex-Il Rovescio della Medaglia, ex-Kromo
Alberto Simonini Guitars (1991)
See also: ex-Alberto Simonini, ex-Midway, ex-Crying Steel, ex-Steve Sylvester, ex-Malavida, ex-Wurdulak
Al Priest Guitars (1991-1994)
See also: Screamin'Demons, ex-Hydra
Jason Minelli Guitars (1991-1994)
See also: ex-Steve Minelli, ex-Node, ex-Lacuna Coil (live)
Judas Kenton Bass (1994-1996)
Vincent Phibes Guitars (1994-1997)
Felix Moon Guitars (1994-1998)
See also: ex-Sentence, ex-Handful of Hate, ex-Necromass, ex-Nocticula Resurget, ex-Shining Fury, ex-Inner Shrine (live)
Emil Bandera Guitars (1996-2006)
See also: Smelly Boggs, ex-Brandon Ashley & The SilverBugs, ex-Sahara, ex-The E.M.S.
Oleg Smirnoff Keyboards (1996-2005)
See also: Eldritch, Labÿrinth, ex-Shining Fury, ex-Vision Divine, ex-L'Impero delle Ombre
Andrew Karloff Bass (1997-1998)
See also: ex-Filthy Teens
Anton Chaney Drums (1997-2005)
See also: Silver P., ex-Mausoleum, 80's Sunset Strip, ex-Motus Tenebrae, ex-Tossic, ex-Neurotomy, ex-Rhumornero, ex-The Cabin Fevers
Simon Garth Guitars (1998)
See also: ex-Filthy Teens, Diesanera, ex-Disbeliever, ex-Madness of Sorrow, ex-Shining Fury
Simon Garth Guitars (1998)
See also: ex-Iron Mould, Neon, Susy Likes Nutella, ex-Pankow
Kaiser Sose Bass (1999-2002)
See also: ex-Gabuby Royal, ex-Neon
Bob Daemon Bass (2002-2005)
Glenn Strange Bass (2005-2008, 2012-2022)
See also: ex-Unredeemed, B.O.B. - Bunch of Bastards, J27, ex-Secret Sphere (live), ex-Black Hill
Dave Simeone Drums (2006-2008)
See also: Smelly Boggs, ex-Eldritch, ex-Rain, ex-Secret Sphere, ex-Bruno Teodori, ex-Noctifera
Al De Noble Guitars (2007-2008, 2012-2022)
See also: Archon Angel, Black Eye, Edge of Forever, Lunarian, Ring of Fire, Secret Sphere, Sunstorm, Sweet Oblivion, The Erinyes, Poison Rose, ex-Elvenking (live), ex-Civilization One, ex-Dead Leaves, ex-Frontiers All Stars
Francis Thorn Guitars (2007-2008)
See also: ex-Fallen Fate, ex-Shining Fury
Tommy Lukitta Drums (2008)
See also: Four Skins
Bozo Wolff Drums (2012-2019)
See also: Morgana, ex-Deformachine, ex-Jason Goes to Hell, ex-Unredeemed, Ace of Hearts, ex-Hell in the Club, ex-Odd Dimension, ex-Secret Sphere
Mark Lazarus Drums (2019-2022)
See also: Archon Angel, Art of Silence, Hell in the Club, Odd Dimension, Secret Sphere, Svart Vold, ex-Denial (live), ex-Freedom Call (live), ex-Overtures (live)
Current
Jessica Performer, Vocals (backing)
Dhalila Performer, Vocals (backing) (2001-2008, 2012-2014, ?-present) (2001-2008)
Past
Lilith Performer, Vocals (backing) (1988-1999)
Marcel Skirr Keyboards (1992-1993)
See also: ex-Reel Fiction, ex-No Mercy
Martyna Smith Performer, Vocals (backing) (2013-?)
See also: Necromass (live), ex-Bulldozer (live)
Added by: Agathocles Modified by: Valerio
Added on: 2002-07-29 23:13:59 Last modified on: 2024-12-03 02:07:46