Years active 1978 (1978)–1992 | Labels Atlantic | |
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Also known as Wrathchild
Souls at Zero Past members Brad Divens
Jay Abbene
Terry Carter
Shannon Larkin
Chris Brinkman
Kevin Keller
Tracy Payton
Max Hykes
Tuck McDonald
John Turner
Mike Combs Origin Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States (1978) Albums 3-D, Climbin' the Walls, Danger-Us Members Shannon Larkin, Brad Divens, Jay Abbene, Terry Carter Genres Heavy metal, Thrash metal, Power metal Associated acts Godsmack, Souls at Zero, Kix Similar Souls at Zero, Godsmack, Wrathchild, Kix, Another Animal | ||
Wrathchild america 3 d full album
Wrathchild America was an American heavy metal band formed in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1978. They released two studio albums through Atlantic Records, and gained charting success through the Billboard 200. In 1992, they changed their name to Souls at Zero.
Contents
- Wrathchild america 3 d full album
- Wrathchild america climbing the walls
- History
- Former members
- Demos
- Studio albums
- Songs
- References
Wrathchild america climbing the walls
History
Wrathchild was formed in 1978. The band was formed by high school friends, Shannon Larkin, Kevin Keller and Terry Carter. Kevin met Terry after school in band class and was asked to join up with his friend Shannon. They had a band at the time named "Atlantis". Ralph "Rat" Tillman and Max "Tuck" McDonald soon joined and changed the name to Tyrant and then later to Wrathchild. Brad was recruited by Kevin Keller by throwing business cards at him while he was performing with his band "Ratzalad". John Turner was soon hired from his band "The Shift". Wrathchild was a renowned live act in the mid to late 1980s all across the U.S. when they were known simply as Wrathchild. After years of touring, playing gigs, and hard work, the band finally was signed to a major label in 1988 thanks in large part to the dedicated work of Chip Seligman. However, a British glam metal band with the same name, Wrathchild, sued and forced the delay of the debut release. The band amended their name by adding America, and their debut album Climbin' the Walls peaked at #190 on the Billboard 200. Though only given a half of a songwriting credit for the song "London After Midnight", Kevin also co-wrote the songs: "No Deposit, No Return" and "Day of the Thunder". Their subsequent release was widely ignored since the thrash genre was still not widely accepted as it is today. The band changed their name to Souls at Zero and revamped their stylistic approach.
Jay Abbene: According to a posting on Tartarean Desire, former Toxik drummer Tad Leger has launched a brand new project called Lucertola (Italian for "lizard"). The group's musical style is said to be a blend of Leger's biggest influences: doom, old Voivod and Italian horror soundtracks (Goblin, Fabio Frizzi). Tad started out recording both guitar and drums himself, but was joined by his old Blackened Sky bandmate Andy Abbene and his brother Jay Abbene (Wrathchild America, Souls at Zero) in early December 2005.
Kevin Keller went on to perform with Salem with former members of Sabotage, formed his current band Vulgar Bullet in 2000. Terry Carter became involved in country music and is currently touring. Brad Divens has become one of the best FOH sound engineers. Shannon Larkin went on to be the driving force in Godsmack.
As of December 2016, rumors are circulating that a Wrathchild America reunion is in the works.
Former members
Demos
Studio albums
Songs
Surrounded by Idiots3-D · 1991
Desert Grins3-D · 1991
Candy from a MadmanClimbin' the Walls · 1989