Once Dead
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Once Dead is an American Christian thrash metal
band that was formed in 2004 as a reunion of Vengeance Rising
, however the vocalist Roger Martinez was not part of the reunion, and because of this the band decided to change their name to Once Dead.
, except the vocalist Roger Martinez. Then, the vocalist Scott Waters from Ultimatum joined the band. They recorded a DVD, that was the reunion show, and after this the band decided to stay together and write a new material.
and the hardcore band Fasedown. The band continued to tour and play shows, including a trip to the Elements of Rock Festival, in Europe. But before this trip, bassist Roger Dale left the band, and was replaced by Angelo Espino, that played in the thrash metal bands Hirax
and Reverend. The band also have an addition in their line-up, when the guitarist Glenn Rogers, that played in Hirax and the thrash metal bands Deliverance and Vengeance Rising
, joined the band. In 2006, vocalist Scott Waters was forced to leave the band before recording the band's new studio album. Devin Shaeffer from Fasedown joined the band and substituted Scott in the vocals. The band then recorded their first studio album under the Once Dead moniker.
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band that was formed in 2004 as a reunion of Vengeance Rising
Vengeance Rising
Vengeance Rising is an American Christian thrash metal band from Los Angeles, CA. Fronted by vocalist Roger Martinez, they originally formed as Vengeance in 1987, but changed their name in 1989 to avoid conflict with another band from the Netherlands...
, however the vocalist Roger Martinez was not part of the reunion, and because of this the band decided to change their name to Once Dead.
Beginning
The band was with all original members of Vengeance RisingVengeance Rising
Vengeance Rising is an American Christian thrash metal band from Los Angeles, CA. Fronted by vocalist Roger Martinez, they originally formed as Vengeance in 1987, but changed their name in 1989 to avoid conflict with another band from the Netherlands...
, except the vocalist Roger Martinez. Then, the vocalist Scott Waters from Ultimatum joined the band. They recorded a DVD, that was the reunion show, and after this the band decided to stay together and write a new material.
Change of Members
In 2005, the band was working in a new album and performing shows around the United States. In the Summer of 2005, the longtime drummer Glen Mancaruso left the band, and was substituted by Jim Chaffin, that played in the crossover thrash band The CrucifiedThe Crucified
The Crucified is an American Christian crossover thrash metal band from Fresno, California that formed in 1984. Its lineup is vocalist Mark Salomon, guitarist Greg Minier, bassist Jeff Bellew, and drummer Jim Chaffin. The Crucified released two studio albums and three demos...
and the hardcore band Fasedown. The band continued to tour and play shows, including a trip to the Elements of Rock Festival, in Europe. But before this trip, bassist Roger Dale left the band, and was replaced by Angelo Espino, that played in the thrash metal bands Hirax
Hirax
Hirax is an American thrash metal band from Cypress, California. Starting in 1984 under the leadership of vocalist Katon W. De Pena , the band played in Los Angeles and San Francisco with the other new thrash metal bands of the area such as Metallica, Exodus, and Slayer...
and Reverend. The band also have an addition in their line-up, when the guitarist Glenn Rogers, that played in Hirax and the thrash metal bands Deliverance and Vengeance Rising
Vengeance Rising
Vengeance Rising is an American Christian thrash metal band from Los Angeles, CA. Fronted by vocalist Roger Martinez, they originally formed as Vengeance in 1987, but changed their name in 1989 to avoid conflict with another band from the Netherlands...
, joined the band. In 2006, vocalist Scott Waters was forced to leave the band before recording the band's new studio album. Devin Shaeffer from Fasedown joined the band and substituted Scott in the vocals. The band then recorded their first studio album under the Once Dead moniker.