Dr. Shrinker was a death metal

Death metal

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 band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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 that formed in 1987. Being obscure, the band only came to wider attention with the release of a posthumous split EP with Nunslaughter and a discography CD, released in 2004 by Necroharmonic Productions. Three of the group's members (Tony Brandt, Scott McKillop, Matt Grassberger) would also play in Phantasm, a group in some ways similar to Dr. Shrinker, and released their debut album "The Abominable". The band broke-up by November of 1991, only lasting 4 years.

The Eponym was produced by Eric Greif

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Last known lineup

• James Mayer - drums
  Drum kit
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• Chad Hensel - guitar
  Guitar
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• Matt Grassberger - bass
  Bass guitar
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• Rich Noonan - vocals
  Singing
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• Jim Potter - guitar

Discography

• 1988 - Recognition demo
• 1989 - Wedding the Grotesque demo
• 1990 - The Eponym demo
• 2001 - Split 7" EP with Nunslaughter (Revenge Productions)
• 2004 - Grotesque Wedlock
  Grotesque Wedlock
  Grotesque Wedlock is a compilation of Dr. Shrinker's three studio demos.1-12 are from Wedding The Grotesque Demo 198913-14 are from The Eponym Demo 1990 15-19 are from Recognition Demo 1988-Track listing:...
  
  (Necroharmonic Productions)