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Heathen
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Location:
- San Francisco, California
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 1984
- Genre:
- Technical Speed/Thrash Metal
- Themes:
- Society, Politics, Religion, Death
- Current label:
- Nuclear Blast
- Years active:
- 1984-1993, 2001-present
| Current | |
| Lee Altus | Guitars (1984-1992, 2001-present) |
| See also: Exodus, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Die Krupps, ex-Mordred, ex-Bomb Threat | |
| David R. White | Vocals (1985-1988, 1989-1992, 2001-present) |
| See also: Gutter Creek (live), ex-Inner Threshold, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Defiance, ex-Laughing Dead, ex-Euphoria | |
| Kragen Lum | Guitars (2007-present) |
| See also: Prototype, Psychosis, ex-Abysmal Dawn (live), ex-Exodus (live) | |
| Jason Mirza | Bass (2019-present) |
| See also: Psychosis, ex-Grinchfist, ex-Turmoil | |
| Past | |
| Carl Sacco | Drums (1984-1988) |
| See also: ex-Murder, ex-Metal Church, ex-Die Sieger, ex-The Lewd | |
| Eric Wong | Bass (1985-1986) |
| See also: Ruffians, ex-Laughing Dead, ex-Piranha, ex-Specter, ex-Unjust | |
| Doug Piercy | Guitars (1985-1991) |
| See also: ex-Control, ex-Anvil Chorus, ex-The Company, Quintannica, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Ulysses Siren, ex-Cobra, ex-Delta, ex-Patricide, ex-Spastik Children, ex-Vyking | |
| Jim Sanguinetti | Guitars (1985) |
| See also: Mordred, ex-Mercenary (live) | |
| Sam Kress | Vocals (1985) |
| (R.I.P. 2007) See also: ex-Threatening | |
| Mike Jastremski | Bass (1986-1988, 2001-2004) |
| (R.I.P. 2005) See also: ex-Pigs, ex-Sonic Angel, ex-Griffin | |
| Darren Minter | Drums (1988-1992, 2001-2007, 2008-2013) |
| See also: ex-Brutal Groove, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Die Krupps, ex-Dissident Aggressor, ex-Madsize, ex-SoulMotor | |
| Paul Baloff | Vocals (1988) |
| (R.I.P. 2002) See also: ex-Piranha, ex-Exodus, ex-Hirax, ex-Killparty, ex-No Love, ex-Spastik Children | |
| Manny Bravo | Bass (1989) |
| See also: ex-Mutilus Mucous, ex-Sentinel Beast | |
| Vern McElroy | Bass (1989) |
| See also: ex-Decayed, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Subliminal Hatred, ex-Groove Tool | |
| Randy Laird | Bass (1991) |
| (R.I.P. 1991) See also: ex-Vision | |
| Jason Viebrooks | Bass (1991, 2011-2019) |
| See also: Beltfed Weapon, Exhorder, ex-Sludge Box, ex-The Allknowing, Year of the Tyrant, ex-War Curse, ex-Vio-lence (live), ex-Grip Inc. | |
| Thaen Rasmussen | Guitars (1991-1992) |
| See also: ex-Control, ex-Anvil Chorus, Thaen Rasmussen Project, ex-Vicious Rumors, ex-Vyking | |
| Ira Black | Guitars (1991-1992, 2001-2004) |
| See also: Of Gods & Monsters, Bralalalala (live), ex-Dark Sky Choir, ex-Doom Society, ex-Pornucopia, ex-Rexxen, ex-U-Teris, ex-Consfearacy, ex-Prophesy, Attika7, Dio Disciples, Room13, ex-Lizzy Borden, ex-Vicious Rumors, ex-Chris Caffery (live), ex-Dokken (live), ex-Mercenary (live), ex-Metal Church (live), ex-Vio-lence (live), ex-BulletBoys, ex-Death Division, ex-I Am Morbid | |
| Jon Torres | Bass (2004-2011) |
| (R.I.P. 2013) See also: ex-I4NI, ex-Pleasure and Pain, ex-Repulsa, ex-Ulysses Siren, ex-Warning S.F., ex-Angel Witch, ex-The Lord Weird Slough Feg, ex-Exodus (live), ex-Lȧȧz Rockit, ex-Black Pearl, ex-Demized Faith, ex-Genocide, ex-Iron Angel, ex-Psychopaths, ex-Quintannica, ex-Strangers in the Night, ex-Thunderhead, ex-Zumbox | |
| Terry Lauderdale | Guitars (2005-2007) |
| See also: Hot for Teacher (Van Halen tribute), ex-Acid Tongue, ex-Champion, ex-Die Sieger, ex-MLO (Monroe, Lauderdale, O'Keefe), ex-Sabotage | |
| Mark Hernandez | Drums (2007-2008) |
| See also: ex-Demonica, ex-Torque, Dress the Dead, ex-Defiance, ex-Forbidden, ex-Vio-lence, ex-Testament (live), ex-Social Unrest, ex-Technocracy | |
| Jim DeMaria | Drums (2020-2024) |
| See also: Toxik, Angry Corpses (live), ex-Riphouse, Dukes, Gunfire-N-Sodomy, Planet Piss, Poois, Screwface, ex-Generation Kill, ex-Merauder, ex-Demolition Hammer (live), ex-Whiplash (live), ex-FreeBass | |
| Current (Live) | |
| Kyle Edissi | Guitars (2022-present) |
| See also: Invicta, ex-Æpoch, ex-Raider (live), ex-Rippr'd (live), ex-Cathartic Demise (live) | |
| Ryan Idris | Drums (2023-present) |
| See also: Aggression, Hyperia (live), ex-Expain, Disfiguring Reality, ex-Tyrannicide | |
| Past (Live) | |
| Sven Soderlund | Guitar (2004) |
| See also: Mercenary, ex-Midnight Chaser, Sven & the Masterful Orchestra, ex-Hellhunter, ex-Mordred, ex-Extermination, ex-Lȧȧz Rockit, ex-Morticious, ex-Multiply, ex-Quintannica | |
| Jon Dette | Drums (2011, 2013) |
| See also: Meshiaak, ex-Apocalypse, Animetal USA, ex-Chaotic Realm, ex-Evildead, ex-Impellitteri, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Slayer, ex-Testament, ex-Anthrax (live), ex-Iced Earth (live), ex-Metal Machine (live), ex-Volbeat (live), ex-Terror, ex-HavocHate, ex-Temple of Brutality, ex-Pushed | |
| Jason Mirza | Bass (2013) |
| See also: Psychosis, ex-Grinchfist, ex-Turmoil | |
| Tom Hunting | Drums (2013) |
| See also: Exodus, ex-I4NI, ex-IR8, ex-Pleasure and Pain, ex-Repulsa, ex-Sexoturica, ex-Wardance, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Piranha, ex-Quarteto de Pinga, ex-Runaway Train | |
| Sasha Horn | Drums (2015) |
| See also: Exhorder, Russian Girlfriends, Year of the Tyrant, ex-Forbidden, ex-Novembers Doom, ex-Ava Inferi, ex-Trials, ex-Palace Terrace, ex-These Are They, ex-Eliminate, ex-MEQQA | |
| Shareef Hassanien | Drums (2022) |
| See also: Invicta, ex-Mutual Execution, ex-Torcher, ex-Monarch Woods, ex-Razor, ex-Harmonic Dissection (live), ex-Scorn (live) | |
| Lee Altus | Guitars (1984-1992, 2001-present) |
| See also: Exodus, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Die Krupps, ex-Mordred, ex-Bomb Threat | |
| David R. White | Vocals (1985-1988, 1989-1992, 2001-present) |
| See also: Gutter Creek (live), ex-Inner Threshold, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Defiance, ex-Laughing Dead, ex-Euphoria | |
| Kragen Lum | Guitars (2007-present) |
| See also: Prototype, Psychosis, ex-Abysmal Dawn (live), ex-Exodus (live) | |
| Jason Mirza | Bass (2019-present) |
| See also: Psychosis, ex-Grinchfist, ex-Turmoil | |
| Carl Sacco | Drums (1984-1988) |
| See also: ex-Murder, ex-Metal Church, ex-Die Sieger, ex-The Lewd | |
| Eric Wong | Bass (1985-1986) |
| See also: Ruffians, ex-Laughing Dead, ex-Piranha, ex-Specter, ex-Unjust | |
| Doug Piercy | Guitars (1985-1991) |
| See also: ex-Control, ex-Anvil Chorus, ex-The Company, Quintannica, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Ulysses Siren, ex-Cobra, ex-Delta, ex-Patricide, ex-Spastik Children, ex-Vyking | |
| Jim Sanguinetti | Guitars (1985) |
| See also: Mordred, ex-Mercenary (live) | |
| Sam Kress | Vocals (1985) |
| (R.I.P. 2007) See also: ex-Threatening | |
| Mike Jastremski | Bass (1986-1988, 2001-2004) |
| (R.I.P. 2005) See also: ex-Pigs, ex-Sonic Angel, ex-Griffin | |
| Darren Minter | Drums (1988-1992, 2001-2007, 2008-2013) |
| See also: ex-Brutal Groove, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Die Krupps, ex-Dissident Aggressor, ex-Madsize, ex-SoulMotor | |
| Paul Baloff | Vocals (1988) |
| (R.I.P. 2002) See also: ex-Piranha, ex-Exodus, ex-Hirax, ex-Killparty, ex-No Love, ex-Spastik Children | |
| Manny Bravo | Bass (1989) |
| See also: ex-Mutilus Mucous, ex-Sentinel Beast | |
| Vern McElroy | Bass (1989) |
| See also: ex-Decayed, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Subliminal Hatred, ex-Groove Tool | |
| Randy Laird | Bass (1991) |
| (R.I.P. 1991) See also: ex-Vision | |
| Jason Viebrooks | Bass (1991, 2011-2019) |
| See also: Beltfed Weapon, Exhorder, ex-Sludge Box, ex-The Allknowing, Year of the Tyrant, ex-War Curse, ex-Vio-lence (live), ex-Grip Inc. | |
| Thaen Rasmussen | Guitars (1991-1992) |
| See also: ex-Control, ex-Anvil Chorus, Thaen Rasmussen Project, ex-Vicious Rumors, ex-Vyking | |
| Ira Black | Guitars (1991-1992, 2001-2004) |
| See also: Of Gods & Monsters, Bralalalala (live), ex-Dark Sky Choir, ex-Doom Society, ex-Pornucopia, ex-Rexxen, ex-U-Teris, ex-Consfearacy, ex-Prophesy, Attika7, Dio Disciples, Room13, ex-Lizzy Borden, ex-Vicious Rumors, ex-Chris Caffery (live), ex-Dokken (live), ex-Mercenary (live), ex-Metal Church (live), ex-Vio-lence (live), ex-BulletBoys, ex-Death Division, ex-I Am Morbid | |
| Jon Torres | Bass (2004-2011) |
| (R.I.P. 2013) See also: ex-I4NI, ex-Pleasure and Pain, ex-Repulsa, ex-Ulysses Siren, ex-Warning S.F., ex-Angel Witch, ex-The Lord Weird Slough Feg, ex-Exodus (live), ex-Lȧȧz Rockit, ex-Black Pearl, ex-Demized Faith, ex-Genocide, ex-Iron Angel, ex-Psychopaths, ex-Quintannica, ex-Strangers in the Night, ex-Thunderhead, ex-Zumbox | |
| Terry Lauderdale | Guitars (2005-2007) |
| See also: Hot for Teacher (Van Halen tribute), ex-Acid Tongue, ex-Champion, ex-Die Sieger, ex-MLO (Monroe, Lauderdale, O'Keefe), ex-Sabotage | |
| Mark Hernandez | Drums (2007-2008) |
| See also: ex-Demonica, ex-Torque, Dress the Dead, ex-Defiance, ex-Forbidden, ex-Vio-lence, ex-Testament (live), ex-Social Unrest, ex-Technocracy | |
| Jim DeMaria | Drums (2020-2024) |
| See also: Toxik, Angry Corpses (live), ex-Riphouse, Dukes, Gunfire-N-Sodomy, Planet Piss, Poois, Screwface, ex-Generation Kill, ex-Merauder, ex-Demolition Hammer (live), ex-Whiplash (live), ex-FreeBass | |
| Current | |
| Kyle Edissi | Guitars (2022-present) |
| See also: Invicta, ex-Æpoch, ex-Raider (live), ex-Rippr'd (live), ex-Cathartic Demise (live) | |
| Ryan Idris | Drums (2023-present) |
| See also: Aggression, Hyperia (live), ex-Expain, Disfiguring Reality, ex-Tyrannicide | |
| Past | |
| Sven Soderlund | Guitar (2004) |
| See also: Mercenary, ex-Midnight Chaser, Sven & the Masterful Orchestra, ex-Hellhunter, ex-Mordred, ex-Extermination, ex-Lȧȧz Rockit, ex-Morticious, ex-Multiply, ex-Quintannica | |
| Jon Dette | Drums (2011, 2013) |
| See also: Meshiaak, ex-Apocalypse, Animetal USA, ex-Chaotic Realm, ex-Evildead, ex-Impellitteri, ex-Killing Machine, ex-Slayer, ex-Testament, ex-Anthrax (live), ex-Iced Earth (live), ex-Metal Machine (live), ex-Volbeat (live), ex-Terror, ex-HavocHate, ex-Temple of Brutality, ex-Pushed | |
| Jason Mirza | Bass (2013) |
| See also: Psychosis, ex-Grinchfist, ex-Turmoil | |
| Tom Hunting | Drums (2013) |
| See also: Exodus, ex-I4NI, ex-IR8, ex-Pleasure and Pain, ex-Repulsa, ex-Sexoturica, ex-Wardance, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Piranha, ex-Quarteto de Pinga, ex-Runaway Train | |
| Sasha Horn | Drums (2015) |
| See also: Exhorder, Russian Girlfriends, Year of the Tyrant, ex-Forbidden, ex-Novembers Doom, ex-Ava Inferi, ex-Trials, ex-Palace Terrace, ex-These Are They, ex-Eliminate, ex-MEQQA | |
| Shareef Hassanien | Drums (2022) |
| See also: Invicta, ex-Mutual Execution, ex-Torcher, ex-Monarch Woods, ex-Razor, ex-Harmonic Dissection (live), ex-Scorn (live) | |
| Added by: TheGreatNads | Modified by: Wilkun |
| Added on: 2002-07-19 23:57:25 | Last modified on: 2024-11-07 15:28:13 |
- Heathen (Heavy Metal, most likely from Pennsylvania)
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Heathen were formed in 1984 by guitarist Lee Altus and drummer Carl Sacco. Even without a bassist, this line-up played a single gig on April 21st, 1985. Jim Sanguinetti then left to form Mordred and was replaced by Doug Piercy on ...