Atheist (Official Thread)

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Atheist


Origin: Sarasota, Florida
Lyrical themes: Nature, Corruption, Politics
Genre: Death/Thrash Metal with Jazz and Progressive Influences
Band Site:

Atheist was founded in 1984 in Florida under the name Oblivion,and later R.A.V.A.G.E. (which stands for Raging Atheists Vowing A Gory End).


Members

Current Members

Steve Flynn Drums (1988-1991, 2006-present) Gnostic, ex-R.A.V.A.G.E.

Kelly Shaefer Guitars (1988-1994), Vocals (1988-1994, 2006-present)

Chris Baker Guitars (2006-present) Gnostic, ex-Ghost Story

Travis Morgan Bass (2011-present) ex-Crowned, ex-Terrestrial Sphere

Jason Holloway Guitars (2011-present)



Former Members

Roger Patterson Bass (1988-1991)
(R.I.P. 1991) ex-Aggressor, ex-R.A.V.A.G.E.

Rand Burkey Guitars (1988-1992, 1993-1994) ex-R.A.V.A.G.E.

Lee Harrison Guitars (1990) Monstrosity, ex-Hellwitch, ex-Malevolent Creation

Tony Choy Bass (1991, 1993-1994, 2006-2010) ex-C-187, ex-Cynic, ex-Pestilence

Josh Greenbaum Drums (1993)

Mickey Hayes Drums (1993) ex-Gentlemen Death

Frank Emmi Guitars (1993) ex-Gentlemen Death

Jonathan Thompson Guitars (2006-2011), Bass (2010) Gnostic, ex-Sybaritic

Sonny Carson Guitars (2006-2009)




Releases
Beyond Demo 1988

Piece of Time Full-length 1989

Unquestionable Presence Full-length 1991

Elements Full-length 1993

Atheist - The Collection Boxed set 2005

Unquestionable Presence: Live At Wacken Live album 2009

Second to Sun Single 2010

Jupiter Full-length 2010


Music



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[Prime]

Re: Atheist

That's what i'm talkin' about!

Incredible band, this is the first time i've heard of them, but I am impressed.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Re: Atheist

That's what i'm talkin' about!

Incredible band, this is the first time i've heard of them, but I am impressed.

Yea man their first 3 albums ( second and third releases especially ) are amazing. Their most recent album is okay. Doesn't suck by anymeans, but it is nothing like their first 3.

 

[Prime]

Re: Atheist

Yea man their first 3 albums ( second and third releases especially ) are amazing. Their most recent album is okay. Doesn't suck by anymeans, but it is nothing like their first 3.

I'll look into either downloading or picking up some of their work. I'm sure i'll enjoy it.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Re: Atheist

I'll look into either downloading or picking up some of their work. I'm sure i'll enjoy it.

Can't go wrong with either. If ya buy any album buy their second and their album and download their most recent one and see how you like their new sound. Kinda lost the jazz influence.

 

[Prime]

Re: Atheist

Can't go wrong with either. If ya buy any album buy their second and their album and download their most recent one and see how you like their new sound. Kinda lost the jazz influence.

I will keep that in mind.

 

[DaKillerWolf]

Re: Atheist

Atheist is one of the greatest Death Metal bands, scratch that, BANDS ever IMO
Amazing musicianship and stellar song craftsmanship . Awesome thread \m/

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Re: Atheist

Atheist is one of the greatest Death Metal bands, scratch that, BANDS ever IMO
Amazing musicianship and stellar song craftsmanship . Awesome thread \m/

Gotta agree. They have had two of the best bassists that have ever graced the earth. I read some where that they crafted songs around Robert Patterson's bass lines which is really unheard of.

 

[DaKillerWolf]

Re: Atheist

Gotta agree. They have had two of the best bassists that have ever graced the earth. I read some where that they crafted songs around Robert Patterson's bass lines which is really unheard of.

He is an amazing bassist without a doubt and that would account in part for their unique sound. Top 5 Death Metal band for me.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Re: Atheist

He is an amazing bassist without a doubt and that would account in part for their unique sound. Top 5 Death Metal band for me.

I agree. Yea for me they are up there with Death, Morbid Angel, and Pestilence.