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Possessed
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Location:
- San Francisco, California
- Status:
- Active
- Formed in:
- 1983
- Genre:
- Death/Thrash Metal
- 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-Metal Against Coronavirus, ex-Side Effect, ex-Blizzard, ex-Misery, ex-Marauder, ex-Sub-Zero | |
| Daniel Gonzalez | Guitars (2011-present) |
| See also: Create a Kill, Gruesome, Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû, ex-Nailshitter, ex-Occisas, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Exhumed (live), ex-Master (live), ex-Maruta (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: Power Shift, 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-Marauder, 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 | |
| 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-Magma, ex-The Cauterized (live), ex-Iron Messiah, ex-Kingdom Fall, ex-Leper Messiah, ex-Return to Memory, ex-Stagnant Water | |
| Colin Carmichael | Drums (1990) |
| See also: ex-Sanguinary | |
| Duane Connley | Guitars (1990) |
| See also: ex-Sanguinary | |
| Dave Couch | Guitars (1990) |
| See also: Thanatopsis, ex-Lethal Conception, ex-Mudslinger, ex-Existence, ex-Delusionist | |
| Walter "Monsta" Ryan | Drums (1991-1993) |
| See also: ex-Bonecrusher, ex-Paranoia, ex-Decayed, Angry Corpses, Powerhouse, ex-Burnt Offering, ex-D.R.I., ex-M.O.D., ex-Machine Head, ex-Merauder, ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Chronic Plague, ex-Harley's War (live), ex-Blackhand Syndicate, ex-Caged, ex-Doomsday Device, ex-Groove Tool, ex-Honor Culture, ex-Intox, ex-Lordz of Brooklyn, ex-Madball, ex-Minus 1, ex-Murderer's Row, ex-Subzero | |
| Mark Strassburg | Guitars (1991-1993) |
| See also: ex-Fatal Sin, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Indestroy | |
| Paul Perry | Bass (1993) |
| See also: ex-Fueled, ex-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) | |
| Emilio Marquez | Drums (2007-2023) |
| See also: Asesino, Coffin Texts, Engrave, ex-Brainstorm, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Nokturnal Fear | |
| Ernesto Bueno | Guitars (2007-2010) |
| See also: Sadistic Intent | |
| Rick Cortez | Guitars (2007-2010) |
| See also: Sadistic Intent, ex-Terrorizer LA | |
| Kelly Mclauchlin | Guitars (2010-2013) |
| See also: Hirax, Pessimist, ex-Death Force, ex-Horror of Horrors, ex-Metal Against Coronavirus, ex-Resistance, ex-Equinox (live), ex-Diabolic, ex-Unholy Ghost, ex-Angelcorpse (live), ex-Cauldron (live), ex-Eliminate, ex-I Am Morbid | |
| Tony Campos | Bass (2011-2012) |
| See also: Asesino, Fear Factory, The Monarch, Attika 7, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Hail the Horns, Static-X, ex-Brujeria, ex-Dia de los Muertos, ex-Ministry, ex-Prong, ex-Soulfly, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Agony (live), ex-Attika | |
| Mike Pardi | Guitars (2013-2016) |
| See also: Ardent Nova, Empty Throne, Innerfury, ex-Draconis, ex-Psionic, ex-Ritual, ex-Xasthur, ex-Casket of Dreams | |
| Current (Live) | |
| Chris Aguirre II | Drums (2023-present) |
| See also: ex-Hirax, ex-Thorns of Sin, ex-Murashita (live) | |
| Past (Live) | |
| Mike Hollman | Guitars |
| See also: ex-Bizarro, ex-Pro-Pain | |
| Mike Pardi | Guitars (2013) |
| See also: Ardent Nova, Empty Throne, Innerfury, ex-Draconis, ex-Psionic, ex-Ritual, ex-Xasthur, ex-Casket of Dreams | |
| Nicholas Barker | Drums (2014-2015) |
| See also: Liquid Graveyard, Shining, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Venom Inc. (live), Voices (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Systematic Insanity, ex-Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Catalepsy, Borstal, United Forces, ex-Ancient, ex-Atrocity, ex-Brujeria, 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-Anathema (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-God Seed (live), ex-Driven by Suffering, ex-Monstrance | |
| Jeff Becerra | Bass (1983-1987), Vocals (1983-1987, 2007-present) |
| See also: ex-Metal Against Coronavirus, ex-Side Effect, ex-Blizzard, ex-Misery, ex-Marauder, ex-Sub-Zero | |
| Daniel Gonzalez | Guitars (2011-present) |
| See also: Create a Kill, Gruesome, Proscriptor McGovern's Apsû, ex-Nailshitter, ex-Occisas, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Exhumed (live), ex-Master (live), ex-Maruta (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: Power Shift, 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-Marauder, 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 | |
| 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-Magma, ex-The Cauterized (live), ex-Iron Messiah, ex-Kingdom Fall, ex-Leper Messiah, ex-Return to Memory, ex-Stagnant Water | |
| Colin Carmichael | Drums (1990) |
| See also: ex-Sanguinary | |
| Duane Connley | Guitars (1990) |
| See also: ex-Sanguinary | |
| Dave Couch | Guitars (1990) |
| See also: Thanatopsis, ex-Lethal Conception, ex-Mudslinger, ex-Existence, ex-Delusionist | |
| Walter "Monsta" Ryan | Drums (1991-1993) |
| See also: ex-Bonecrusher, ex-Paranoia, ex-Decayed, Angry Corpses, Powerhouse, ex-Burnt Offering, ex-D.R.I., ex-M.O.D., ex-Machine Head, ex-Merauder, ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Chronic Plague, ex-Harley's War (live), ex-Blackhand Syndicate, ex-Caged, ex-Doomsday Device, ex-Groove Tool, ex-Honor Culture, ex-Intox, ex-Lordz of Brooklyn, ex-Madball, ex-Minus 1, ex-Murderer's Row, ex-Subzero | |
| Mark Strassburg | Guitars (1991-1993) |
| See also: ex-Fatal Sin, ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Indestroy | |
| Paul Perry | Bass (1993) |
| See also: ex-Fueled, ex-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) | |
| Emilio Marquez | Drums (2007-2023) |
| See also: Asesino, Coffin Texts, Engrave, ex-Brainstorm, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Nokturnal Fear | |
| Ernesto Bueno | Guitars (2007-2010) |
| See also: Sadistic Intent | |
| Rick Cortez | Guitars (2007-2010) |
| See also: Sadistic Intent, ex-Terrorizer LA | |
| Kelly Mclauchlin | Guitars (2010-2013) |
| See also: Hirax, Pessimist, ex-Death Force, ex-Horror of Horrors, ex-Metal Against Coronavirus, ex-Resistance, ex-Equinox (live), ex-Diabolic, ex-Unholy Ghost, ex-Angelcorpse (live), ex-Cauldron (live), ex-Eliminate, ex-I Am Morbid | |
| Tony Campos | Bass (2011-2012) |
| See also: Asesino, Fear Factory, The Monarch, Attika 7, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Hail the Horns, Static-X, ex-Brujeria, ex-Dia de los Muertos, ex-Ministry, ex-Prong, ex-Soulfly, ex-Cavalera Conspiracy (live), ex-Agony (live), ex-Attika | |
| Mike Pardi | Guitars (2013-2016) |
| See also: Ardent Nova, Empty Throne, Innerfury, ex-Draconis, ex-Psionic, ex-Ritual, ex-Xasthur, ex-Casket of Dreams | |
| Current | |
| Chris Aguirre II | Drums (2023-present) |
| See also: ex-Hirax, ex-Thorns of Sin, ex-Murashita (live) | |
| Past | |
| Mike Hollman | Guitars |
| See also: ex-Bizarro, ex-Pro-Pain | |
| Mike Pardi | Guitars (2013) |
| See also: Ardent Nova, Empty Throne, Innerfury, ex-Draconis, ex-Psionic, ex-Ritual, ex-Xasthur, ex-Casket of Dreams | |
| Nicholas Barker | Drums (2014-2015) |
| See also: Liquid Graveyard, Shining, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Venom Inc. (live), Voices (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Systematic Insanity, ex-Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Catalepsy, Borstal, United Forces, ex-Ancient, ex-Atrocity, ex-Brujeria, 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-Anathema (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-God Seed (live), ex-Driven by Suffering, ex-Monstrance | |
| Added by: Vic | Modified by: mediocridad |
| Added on: 2002-07-24 17:38:39 | Last modified on: 2023-09-22 08:15:52 |
Often considered 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 1984 ...