Vektor is an American thrash metal

Thrash metal

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 band from Tempe, Arizona

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The band strives to employ an array of intricacy, virtuosity and unique sounds in an attempt to set themselves apart from most other thrash bands.

Conceived in 2004 by front man/guitarist David DiSanto and lead guitarist Erik Nelson, Vektor quickly gained popularity amongst the Phoenix metal contingent for their unique mix of technical, speed thrash and progressive influences. Vektor created a wave of interest with their self released CD Demolition (2006) and their two track demo Hunger for Violence (2007). After four years of local and regional performances as the opening act for such national acts as Testament

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, Vektor hit the road for their first national tour alongside label mates Exmortus in support of Black Future in December 2009 through January 2010. They also toured the US in June–August 2010 on their own. Their debut full length album, Black Future

Black Future

Black Future is the second full-length album recorded by the Thrash metal/Progressive metal band Vektor. It was released in 2009.-Track listing:# Black Future - 5:03# Oblivion - 4:54# Destroying the Cosmos - 6:47# Forests of Legend - 10:16...

, was released on November 17, 2009 on NY’s Heavy Artillery Records.

The band and their label have announced that their next album, Outer Isolation, was to be released November 22, 2011 by Heavy Artillery Records. On the day of their release for Outer Isolation, Vektor streamed their full album online featured on their homepage to all of their fans.

Band members

Current members

• David DiSanto – guitar/vocals (2002–present)
• Erik Nelson – guitar (2004–present)
• Frank Chin – bass (2009–present)
• Blake Anderson – drums (2007–present)

Former members

• Adam Anderson – drums (2004–2007)
• Kian Ahmad – drums (2007)
• Mike Tozzi – bass (2006–2009)

Studio albums

• Demolition (2006)
• Black Future
  Black Future
  Black Future is the second full-length album recorded by the Thrash metal/Progressive metal band Vektor. It was released in 2009.-Track listing:# Black Future - 5:03# Oblivion - 4:54# Destroying the Cosmos - 6:47# Forests of Legend - 10:16...
  
  (2009)
• Outer Isolation (2011)