Anihilated
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Anihilated is a thrash metal
band formed in Ipswich
, England
in 1981 from the remnants of punk band Prospex. The line up was Andy Creasey on Vocals, Simon “Si” Cobb on guitar and vocals, Lee Hittman on bass, Paul “Bod” Rodwell on Drums. They recorded their first demo in 1983 however, they parted with singer Creasey, part way through the recording. Cobb took over vocal duties, and they added another guitarist Mark Beuchet who, when playing with punk band Poison, had gigged with Anihilated. In 1985 the band recorded the "Speedwell" demo which led to a track appearing on the then fledgling label Peaceville's first ever release, Will Evil Win flexi.
In 1986 they recorded the 12" EP Path To Destruction a raw punk/metal crossover, released on their own Brew Records label, which has since been re-released as a CD in Japan on the "In Crust We Thrash" label, and more recently, Area Death in China have re-released the Japanese version in a box set, including T Shirt etc. PTD is also due a 4 track vinyl release in 2010/2011.
1988 saw the band record the Created In Hate LP. This was described at the time as The most important UK thrash release to date by Metal Forces
.
Following the release of Created in Hate, Anihilated signed to UK label Metalworks. The only release to come from this deal was the 1989 LP The Ultimate Desecration. This was a period of turmoil for the band who were left with no backing, no label and no arrival of the promised European tours. In 1990, Beuchet left the band to concentrate on other projects, and Hittman left soon thereafter, giving up music completely. Although both were replaced, and work had started on their third album Carnival of Souls, the band folded.
Cobb went on to form Nightbreed with Robin Graves
, who later joined Cradle of Filth
. He also played bass for a short time in UK metal outfit Trident
with Condemned 84
guitarist Damon. Bod spent some time playing for Kerbslider who subsequently disbanded. Beuchet played for some time in Love Lies Bleeding.
In 2008, following Cobb's recovery from spinal surgery, Anihilated reformed as a three piece, with Cobb on bass and vocals, Bod on drums and Beuchet on guitar. In 2009, Todd Manning joined the band on guitar, and they started recording for their third album, Scorched Earth Policy, which was subsequently released in 2010 on Killer Metal Records.
Since recording Scorched Earth Policy they have done several shows, such as Norway's Metal Merchants festival in 2010, as well as various shows in the UK.
As of May 2011, they are continuing to play live with shows at The Metal Bash in Hamburg, along with appearances at other festivals in the UK and Europe.
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band formed in Ipswich
Ipswich
Ipswich is a large town and a non-metropolitan district. It is the county town of Suffolk, England. Ipswich is located on the estuary of the River Orwell...
, England
England
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in 1981 from the remnants of punk band Prospex. The line up was Andy Creasey on Vocals, Simon “Si” Cobb on guitar and vocals, Lee Hittman on bass, Paul “Bod” Rodwell on Drums. They recorded their first demo in 1983 however, they parted with singer Creasey, part way through the recording. Cobb took over vocal duties, and they added another guitarist Mark Beuchet who, when playing with punk band Poison, had gigged with Anihilated. In 1985 the band recorded the "Speedwell" demo which led to a track appearing on the then fledgling label Peaceville's first ever release, Will Evil Win flexi.
In 1986 they recorded the 12" EP Path To Destruction a raw punk/metal crossover, released on their own Brew Records label, which has since been re-released as a CD in Japan on the "In Crust We Thrash" label, and more recently, Area Death in China have re-released the Japanese version in a box set, including T Shirt etc. PTD is also due a 4 track vinyl release in 2010/2011.
1988 saw the band record the Created In Hate LP. This was described at the time as The most important UK thrash release to date by Metal Forces
Metal Forces
The British publication Metal Forces emerged during 1983 and aided greatly in the promotion of metal and rock genre music. The magazine was well known for its coverage of unsigned bands through its Demolition feature and championed the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, HellsBelles, Overkill,...
.
Following the release of Created in Hate, Anihilated signed to UK label Metalworks. The only release to come from this deal was the 1989 LP The Ultimate Desecration. This was a period of turmoil for the band who were left with no backing, no label and no arrival of the promised European tours. In 1990, Beuchet left the band to concentrate on other projects, and Hittman left soon thereafter, giving up music completely. Although both were replaced, and work had started on their third album Carnival of Souls, the band folded.
Cobb went on to form Nightbreed with Robin Graves
Robin Eaglestone
Robin Mark Eaglestone is a British musician.- Biography :He was the bassist for the metal band Cradle of Filth. Also known as Robin Graves, he joined Cradle of Filth in 1992 as 2nd guitarist for the recording of the Invoking the Unclean demo then later changed to bass for the Total Fucking...
, who later joined Cradle of Filth
Cradle of Filth
Cradle of Filth are an English extreme metal band, formed in Suffolk in 1991. The band's musical style evolved from black metal to a cleaner and more "produced" amalgam of gothic metal, symphonic black metal, and other extreme metal styles, while their lyrical themes and imagery are heavily...
. He also played bass for a short time in UK metal outfit Trident
Trident
A trident , also called a trishul or leister or gig, is a three-pronged spear. It is used for spear fishing and was also a military weapon. Tridents are featured widely in mythical, historical and modern culture. The major Hindu god, Shiva the Destroyer and the sea god Poseidon or Neptune are...
with Condemned 84
Condemned 84
Condemned 84 is a British skinhead Oi! punk band. According to their website, the band was formed in 1980 as Criminal Tendencies, changing in 1983 to Condemned, and in 1984 to Condemned 84...
guitarist Damon. Bod spent some time playing for Kerbslider who subsequently disbanded. Beuchet played for some time in Love Lies Bleeding.
In 2008, following Cobb's recovery from spinal surgery, Anihilated reformed as a three piece, with Cobb on bass and vocals, Bod on drums and Beuchet on guitar. In 2009, Todd Manning joined the band on guitar, and they started recording for their third album, Scorched Earth Policy, which was subsequently released in 2010 on Killer Metal Records.
Since recording Scorched Earth Policy they have done several shows, such as Norway's Metal Merchants festival in 2010, as well as various shows in the UK.
As of May 2011, they are continuing to play live with shows at The Metal Bash in Hamburg, along with appearances at other festivals in the UK and Europe.