Drifter

Country of origin:: Switzerland
Location:: Uster, Zürich
Status:: Split-up
Formed in:: 1983

Genre:: Heavy Metal (early); Thrash Metal (later)
Lyrical themes:: N/A
Last label:: Frontrow

Years active:: 1981-1983 (as Mana Prime), 1983-1991, 2005-2011

Founded in 1981 by guitarist Peter Wolff as Mana Prime, then in 1983 changed the name to Drifter after drummer Ivano Marcon joined. At this time, Tom Warrior of Hellhammer/Celtic Frost briefly handled the band's promotion and (with Martin Ain) and drew their logo.

Compilation appearances:
- "Reality Turns to Dust" on Heavy Hammer Hits IV/90 (Teldec, 1990)
- "Then Shit Will Really Hit the ...

Complete lineup
Last known lineup
Past members

Last known
Ivano Marcon	Guitars (1983-1991, 2005-?)
See also: ex-Gods of Noise, ex-Mana Prime
Peter Wolff	Guitars (lead) (1983-1991, 2005-?)
See also: ex-Gods of Noise, ex-Mana Prime
Gabor Szabo	Bass (2006-?)
Roland Ribi	Drums (2011-?)
See also: ex-Lunacy, ex-Ex-Ortation
Past
Thomas Ruedy	Bass
See also: ex-Gods of Noise, ex-Mana Prime
Patrick Bekier	Vocals
See also: ex-Gods of Noise, ex-Mana Prime
Sven Rosemann	Bass (1983-1991)
Guido Kirschke	Drums (1983-1989)
Tommy Lion	Vocals (lead) (1983-1989, 2005-2011)
See also: ex-Cloud Nine, ex-Mana Prime, Little Michel Group, ex-StormHammer, ex-Eastwind
Claudio Moffa	Drums (1989-1991)
See also: ex-Brainchild
Tomas J. Fisera	Vocals (lead) (1989-1991)
Michael Messerli	Bass (2005-2006)
See also: ex-Mana Prime, JFF, ex-Brutal God
Bruno Naef	Drums (2005-2010)
See also: ex-Prescription Pain

Ivano Marcon	Guitars (1983-1991, 2005-?)
See also: ex-Gods of Noise, ex-Mana Prime
Peter Wolff	Guitars (lead) (1983-1991, 2005-?)
See also: ex-Gods of Noise, ex-Mana Prime
Gabor Szabo	Bass (2006-?)
Roland Ribi	Drums (2011-?)
See also: ex-Lunacy, ex-Ex-Ortation

Thomas Ruedy	Bass
See also: ex-Gods of Noise, ex-Mana Prime
Patrick Bekier	Vocals
See also: ex-Gods of Noise, ex-Mana Prime
Sven Rosemann	Bass (1983-1991)
Guido Kirschke	Drums (1983-1989)
Tommy Lion	Vocals (lead) (1983-1989, 2005-2011)
See also: ex-Cloud Nine, ex-Mana Prime, Little Michel Group, ex-StormHammer, ex-Eastwind
Claudio Moffa	Drums (1989-1991)
See also: ex-Brainchild
Tomas J. Fisera	Vocals (lead) (1989-1991)
Michael Messerli	Bass (2005-2006)
See also: ex-Mana Prime, JFF, ex-Brutal God
Bruno Naef	Drums (2005-2010)
See also: ex-Prescription Pain

Added by: Stormrider	Modified by: KingSpooky
Added on: 2002-08-12 21:48:39	Last modified on: 2022-05-27 08:14:18