Also known asHeresy (1986–1987) LabelsRoadrunner Records GenreThrash metal
GenresThrash metal Active until1990
Years active1986–1990, 2015–present Past membersJames Gulotta
Tim Kelly
Chris Lykins
Rick Skowron
Brian Zimmerman OriginTucson, Arizona, United States (1986) AlbumsViolent by Nature, Socialized Hate MembersChris Lykins, James Gulotta, Rick Skowron, Brian Zimmerman, Tim Kelly SimilarTim Kelly, Anacrusis, Evildead, Sacred Reich, Coroner
Atrophy is a thrash metal band formed in Tucson, Arizona.
Atrophy, originally named Heresy, was formed in 1986 by Chris Lykins, James Gulotta, and Brian Zimmerman. Tim Kelly and Rick Skowron later joined the band.
In 1987, the band produced two cassette demos and were subsequently picked up by thrash metal label, Roadrunner Records. They recorded two albums: Socialized Hate in 1988 and Violent By Nature in 1990. They toured the U.S. and Europe with bands like Sacred Reich, Forced Entry and Coroner. Following the European tour, Lykins left the band. Atrophy was subsequently dropped by their record label.
The band reformed in 2015.
Former members
Brian Zimmerman - vocals
Chris Lykins - guitar
Rick Skowron - guitar
James Gulotta - bass
Tim Kelly - drums
Studio albums
Socialized Hate (1988)
Violent by Nature (1990)
Demos
Chemical Dependency demo (1987)
second demo (1987)
Compilations
Demolition - Scream Your Brains Out! (1988) - Metal Forces compilation with the songs "Chemical Dependency" and "Preacher, Preacher"
Stars On Thrash (1988) - Roadrunner Records compilation with the song "Chemical Dependency"
Songs
Socialized HateSocialized Hate · 1988 Preacher - PreacherSocialized Hate · 1988 Violent by NatureViolent by Nature · 1990
