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Possessed
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Location:
- San Francisco, California
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 1983
- Genre:
- Death/Thrash Metal
- Lyrical themes:
- Satanism, Occultism, Anti-Christianity, Murder, Death
- Current label:
- Nuclear Blast
- Years active:
- 1983-1987, 1990-1993, 2007-present
| Current | |
| Jeff Becerra | Bass (1983-1987), Vocals (1983-1987, 2007-present) |
| See also: ex-Side Effect, ex-Blizzard, ex-Misery, ex-Sub-Zero | |
| Emilio Marquez | Drums (2007-2008, 2009-present) |
| See also: Asesino, Coffin Texts, Engrave, ex-Brainstorm, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Nokturnal Fear | |
| Daniel Gonzalez | Guitars (2011-present) |
| See also: Create a Kill, Gruesome, ex-Nailshitter, ex-Occisas, Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû, ex-Exhumed (live), ex-Maruta (live), ex-Master (live) | |
| Robert Cardenas | Bass, Vocals (backing) (2012-present) |
| See also: Coffin Texts, Engrave, ex-Entety, ex-Malice, ex-Masters of Metal, ex-Agent Steel, ex-Saprophagous, ex-Diabolic (live) | |
| Claudeous Creamer | Guitars (2016-present) |
| See also: ex-Girth, ex-Serpent & Seraph, ex-Mucus Membrane, ex-Dragonlord, ex-From Hell, ex-Niviane, ex-The Council | |
| Past | |
| Jeff Andrews | Bass (1983) |
| See also: ex-Exodus | |
| Mike Sus | Drums (1983-1987) |
| See also: ex-Desecration | |
| Mike Torrao | Guitars (1983-1987, 1990-1993), Vocals (1990-1993) |
| See also: ex-Infanticide, ex-Blitzkrieg, ex-Iconklast | |
| Brian Montana | Guitars (1983-1984) |
| See also: ex-Abnormal | |
| Barry Fisk (R.I.P. 1983) | Vocals (1983) |
| Larry LaLonde | Guitars (1984-1987) |
| See also: ex-Blizzard, Primus, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Caca, ex-Corrupted Morals, ex-No Forcefield, ex-Serj Tankian and The F.C.C. | |
| Bob Yost | Bass (1990-1992) |
| (R.I.P. 2010) See also: ex-Desecration, ex-Section Eight, ex-Social Disease | |
| Colin Carmichael | Drums (1990) |
| See also: ex-Sanguinary | |
| Chris Stolle | Drums (1990) |
| See also: ex-Diabolicus, ex-Lethal Conception, ex-Somnus, ex-Existence, ex-Black Death Resurrected, ex-Dark Arena, ex-Thanatopsis, ex-The Cauterized (live), ex-Iron Messiah | |
| Duane Connley | Guitars (1990) |
| See also: ex-Sanguinary | |
| Dave Couch | Guitars (1990) |
| See also: Mudslinger, Thanatopsis, ex-Lethal Conception, ex-Existence | |
| Walter "Monsta" Ryan | Drums (1991-1993) |
| See also: Attitude Adjustment, ex-Paranoia, ex-Burnt Offering, ex-D.R.I., ex-Machine Head, ex-Harley's War (live), ex-Madball, ex-Powerhouse | |
| Mark Strassburg | Guitars (1991-1993) |
| See also: ex-Fatal Sin, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Indestroy | |
| Paul Perry | Bass (1993) |
| See also: ex-Fueled, Level, Valor & Vengeance, ex-Insolence | |
| Mike Hollman | Guitars (1993) |
| See also: ex-Bizarro, ex-Pro-Pain | |
| Bay Cortez | Bass (2007-2010) |
| See also: Sadistic Intent, ex-Dethshit (live) | |
| Ernesto Bueno | Guitars (2007-2010) |
| See also: Sadistic Intent | |
| Rick Cortez | Guitars (2007-2010) |
| See also: Sadistic Intent, ex-Terrorizer LA | |
| Vanik Vartanian | Drums (2008-2009) |
| See also: ex-Kahtmayan | |
| Kelly Mclauchlin | Guitars (2010-2013) |
| See also: Pessimist, ex-Death Force, ex-Horror of Horrors, ex-Resistance, ex-Equinox (live), I Am Morbid, ex-Diabolic, ex-Hirax (live), ex-Unholy Ghost, ex-Angelcorpse (live), ex-Cauldron (live), ex-Eliminate (live) | |
| Tony Campos | Bass (2011-2012) |
| See also: Asesino, Attika 7, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Max & Iggor Cavalera, Static-X, ex-Brujeria, ex-Dia de los Muertos, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Ministry, ex-Prong, ex-Soulfly, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Agony (live), ex-Attika | |
| Mike Pardi | Guitars (2013-2016) |
| See also: Innerfury, ex-Draconis, ex-Psionic, Empty Throne, ex-Ritual, ex-Xasthur, ex-Casket of Dreams | |
| Past (Live) | |
| Mike Hollman | Guitars |
| See also: ex-Bizarro, ex-Pro-Pain | |
| Kelly Mclauchlin | Guitars (2011-2013) |
| See also: Pessimist, ex-Death Force, ex-Horror of Horrors, ex-Resistance, ex-Equinox (live), I Am Morbid, ex-Diabolic, ex-Hirax (live), ex-Unholy Ghost, ex-Angelcorpse (live), ex-Cauldron (live), ex-Eliminate (live) | |
| Mike Pardi | Guitars (2013) |
| See also: Innerfury, ex-Draconis, ex-Psionic, Empty Throne, ex-Ritual, ex-Xasthur, ex-Casket of Dreams | |
| Nicholas Barker | Drums (2014-2015) |
| See also: Ancient, Brujeria, Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Catalepsy, Borstal, Monstrance, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Lock Up, ex-Obskkvlt, ex-Old Man's Child, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Testament, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Voices (live), ex-Anathema (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Driven by Suffering | |
| Jeff Becerra | Bass (1983-1987), Vocals (1983-1987, 2007-present) |
| See also: ex-Side Effect, ex-Blizzard, ex-Misery, ex-Sub-Zero | |
| Emilio Marquez | Drums (2007-2008, 2009-present) |
| See also: Asesino, Coffin Texts, Engrave, ex-Brainstorm, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Nokturnal Fear | |
| Daniel Gonzalez | Guitars (2011-present) |
| See also: Create a Kill, Gruesome, ex-Nailshitter, ex-Occisas, Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû, ex-Exhumed (live), ex-Maruta (live), ex-Master (live) | |
| Robert Cardenas | Bass, Vocals (backing) (2012-present) |
| See also: Coffin Texts, Engrave, ex-Entety, ex-Malice, ex-Masters of Metal, ex-Agent Steel, ex-Saprophagous, ex-Diabolic (live) | |
| Claudeous Creamer | Guitars (2016-present) |
| See also: ex-Girth, ex-Serpent & Seraph, ex-Mucus Membrane, ex-Dragonlord, ex-From Hell, ex-Niviane, ex-The Council | |
| Jeff Andrews | Bass (1983) |
| See also: ex-Exodus | |
| Mike Sus | Drums (1983-1987) |
| See also: ex-Desecration | |
| Mike Torrao | Guitars (1983-1987, 1990-1993), Vocals (1990-1993) |
| See also: ex-Infanticide, ex-Blitzkrieg, ex-Iconklast | |
| Brian Montana | Guitars (1983-1984) |
| See also: ex-Abnormal | |
| Barry Fisk (R.I.P. 1983) | Vocals (1983) |
| Larry LaLonde | Guitars (1984-1987) |
| See also: ex-Blizzard, Primus, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Caca, ex-Corrupted Morals, ex-No Forcefield, ex-Serj Tankian and The F.C.C. | |
| Bob Yost | Bass (1990-1992) |
| (R.I.P. 2010) See also: ex-Desecration, ex-Section Eight, ex-Social Disease | |
| Colin Carmichael | Drums (1990) |
| See also: ex-Sanguinary | |
| Chris Stolle | Drums (1990) |
| See also: ex-Diabolicus, ex-Lethal Conception, ex-Somnus, ex-Existence, ex-Black Death Resurrected, ex-Dark Arena, ex-Thanatopsis, ex-The Cauterized (live), ex-Iron Messiah | |
| Duane Connley | Guitars (1990) |
| See also: ex-Sanguinary | |
| Dave Couch | Guitars (1990) |
| See also: Mudslinger, Thanatopsis, ex-Lethal Conception, ex-Existence | |
| Walter "Monsta" Ryan | Drums (1991-1993) |
| See also: Attitude Adjustment, ex-Paranoia, ex-Burnt Offering, ex-D.R.I., ex-Machine Head, ex-Harley's War (live), ex-Madball, ex-Powerhouse | |
| Mark Strassburg | Guitars (1991-1993) |
| See also: ex-Fatal Sin, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Indestroy | |
| Paul Perry | Bass (1993) |
| See also: ex-Fueled, Level, Valor & Vengeance, ex-Insolence | |
| Mike Hollman | Guitars (1993) |
| See also: ex-Bizarro, ex-Pro-Pain | |
| Bay Cortez | Bass (2007-2010) |
| See also: Sadistic Intent, ex-Dethshit (live) | |
| Ernesto Bueno | Guitars (2007-2010) |
| See also: Sadistic Intent | |
| Rick Cortez | Guitars (2007-2010) |
| See also: Sadistic Intent, ex-Terrorizer LA | |
| Vanik Vartanian | Drums (2008-2009) |
| See also: ex-Kahtmayan | |
| Kelly Mclauchlin | Guitars (2010-2013) |
| See also: Pessimist, ex-Death Force, ex-Horror of Horrors, ex-Resistance, ex-Equinox (live), I Am Morbid, ex-Diabolic, ex-Hirax (live), ex-Unholy Ghost, ex-Angelcorpse (live), ex-Cauldron (live), ex-Eliminate (live) | |
| Tony Campos | Bass (2011-2012) |
| See also: Asesino, Attika 7, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Max & Iggor Cavalera, Static-X, ex-Brujeria, ex-Dia de los Muertos, ex-Fear Factory, ex-Ministry, ex-Prong, ex-Soulfly, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Agony (live), ex-Attika | |
| Mike Pardi | Guitars (2013-2016) |
| See also: Innerfury, ex-Draconis, ex-Psionic, Empty Throne, ex-Ritual, ex-Xasthur, ex-Casket of Dreams | |
| Past | |
| Mike Hollman | Guitars |
| See also: ex-Bizarro, ex-Pro-Pain | |
| Kelly Mclauchlin | Guitars (2011-2013) |
| See also: Pessimist, ex-Death Force, ex-Horror of Horrors, ex-Resistance, ex-Equinox (live), I Am Morbid, ex-Diabolic, ex-Hirax (live), ex-Unholy Ghost, ex-Angelcorpse (live), ex-Cauldron (live), ex-Eliminate (live) | |
| Mike Pardi | Guitars (2013) |
| See also: Innerfury, ex-Draconis, ex-Psionic, Empty Throne, ex-Ritual, ex-Xasthur, ex-Casket of Dreams | |
| Nicholas Barker | Drums (2014-2015) |
| See also: Ancient, Brujeria, Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Catalepsy, Borstal, Monstrance, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Lock Up, ex-Obskkvlt, ex-Old Man's Child, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Testament, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Voices (live), ex-Anathema (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Driven by Suffering | |
Considered by some to be the first death metal band, Possessed are hailed as godfathers of the genre.
The band was formed by guitarist Mike Torrao and drummer Mike Sus. Jeff Becerra from Blizzard and second guitarist Brian Montana came into the band soon after. This lineup recorded the ...