Years active 1986–1990 Active until 1990 | ||
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Associated acts Angelblood, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, No-Neck Blues Band, Skrew Past members Adam GrossmanDave NussDanny LohnerDave BrinkmanMike TrevinoMike Titsworth Albums When Obscenity Becomes the Norm...Awake! Genres Thrash metal, Hardcore punk Similar Skrew, Tapeworm, Bobby Gustafson, Mike Riggs, No‑Neck Blues Band | ||
Angkorwar
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Angkor Wat was an American Thrash metal band from Corpus Christi, Texas. Named after the Hindu-then-Buddhist temple complex, they were forerunners of the hardcore punk scene that emerged from Corpus Christi in the mid-eighties.
History
Angkor Wat was formed by Adam Grossman, Danny Lohner, Dave Nuss, Dave Brinkman and Mike Trevino. Mike Titsworth joined the band after Mike T. left the group, with the former two being the core of the band. Their energetic live performances along with their unique blend of thrash metal and hardcore punk landed the band a deal with Metal Blade Records, under which they released two albums. A third album was recorded under the name Angkor Wat, but due to the stylistic difference from the band's previous work Lohner opted to release it as Skrew's debut.
Aftermath
In 1990, Adam Grossman and Danny Lohner relocated to Austin and continued their musical partnership under the name Skrew, a project that had industrial music leanings. Lohner later became known for his collaborations with acts such as Trent Reznor, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and A Perfect Circle.
Discography
Songs
Sour BornCorpus Christi · 1990
Prolonged Agony / RickyWhen Obscenity Becomes the NormAwake! · 1989
Indestructible: Innocence 1990Corpus Christi · 1990