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Wrathchild America Origin Martinsburg, West Virginia United States Genres Thrash metal, Heavy metal, speed metal Years active 1978–1993 Labels Atlantic Associated acts Souls at Zero, Kix Past members Brad Divens
Jay Abbene
Terry Carter
Shannon Larkin
Chris Brinkman
Kevin Keller
Tracy Payton
Max Heiks
Tuck McDonald
John Turner
Mike CombsWrathchild America was an American thrash 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 1993, they changed their name to Souls at Zero.
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History
Wrathchild America were a renowned live act in the mid to late 1980s in the Maryland area 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. 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, but by the time Wrathchild America had their album out, the entire thrash genre was falling to its eventual demise and they had missed the boat. Their subsequent release was far too late and was widely ignored. 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.
Former members
- Brad Divens – bass guitar, lead vocals (1978–1993)
- Jay Abbene – guitars, backing vocals(1984–1993)
- Terry Carter – guitars, backing vocals (1978–1993)
- Shannon Larkin – drums, backing vocals (1978–1993)
- Chris Brinkman – guitars, backing vocals
- Kevin Keller – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Tracy "Mace" Payton – guitars, backing vocals
- Max Heiks – guitars, backing vocals
- Tuck McDonald – lead vocals
- John Turner – guitars, backing vocals
- Mike Combs -lead vocal
Discography
Demos
- Dangerus (1983)
- Days of Thunder (1987)
- Demo '89 (1989)
Climbin' The Walls
Climbin' The Walls Studio album Released 1989 Label Atlantic Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic 
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This table needs to be expanded using prose. See the guideline for more information.No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Climbin' the Walls" Wrathchild America 4:28 2. "Hell's Gate" Wrathchild America 4:06 3. "No Deposit, No Return" Wrathchild America 3:21 4. "Hernia" Wrathchild America 3:20 5. "London After Midnight" Keller, Wrathchild America 5:55 6. "Candy from a Madman" Wrathchild America 5:44 7. "Silent Darkness (Smothered Life)" Wrathchild America 4:29 8. "Time" Gilmour, Mason, Waters, Wright 5:39 9. "Day of the Thunder" Wrathchild America 6:37 3-D
3-D Studio album Released 1991 Label Atlantic Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic 
[2] This table needs to be expanded using prose. See the guideline for more information.All songs written and composed by Wrathchild America, except where noted.
No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "3-D Man" 4:25 2. "Spy" 4:42 3. "Gentleman Death" 3:59 4. "Forever Alone" 4:37 5. "Draintime" 6:01 6. "Surrounded by Idiots" 6:05 7. "Desert Grins" 6:29 8. "What's Your Pleasure?" 4:10 9. "Prego" 2:58 10. "Another Nameless Face" 4:31 11. "//" 6:21 12. "I Ain't Drunk, I'm Just Drinkin'" Jimmy Liggins 4:15 Charts
Climbin' The Walls peaked at 190 on The Billboard 200.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ "Climbin' the Walls > Overview". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r22284. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
- ^ "3-D > Overview". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/album/r22283. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
- ^ "Wrathchild America > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5874. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
- ^ "Wrathchild America Music News & Info". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/wrathchild-america/6054. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
External links
Categories:- American thrash metal musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1978
- Musical groups disestablished in 1993
- Musical groups from West Virginia
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