Rigor Mortis (band)
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Rigor Mortis is a speed metal
band
that formed in 1983. Two schoolmates Harden Harrison (drums) and Casey Orr (bass) formed the band when they met Mike Scaccia
(guitar). The three young men shared an interest in horror/gore films and very heavy music. With Bruce Corbitt on vocals they created some of the heaviest thrash metal at the time often flirting with death metal. They were also one of the only major thrash bands from Texas and virtually created the underground metal scene there. The band was signed by Capitol Records
in 1987. The original lineup reunited in 2005. Recently they performed at the one day Ozzfest 2008 in Texas, playing on the Texas stage. The band continues to reunite from time to time to play select shows.
Mike Scaccia has also played guitar with industrial metal
band Ministry
, Revolting Cocks, Lard, and others.
Casey Orr also plays bass in the shock rock
band GWAR
, as the character Beefcake the Mighty
. He also plays bass for Dallas Punk Rock band The Hellions.
Harden Harrison also plays drums with the metal
bands Speedealer and Mitra.
Bruce Corbitt also sings for the thrash metal
band Warbeast (Formerly Texas Metal Alliance). The band is signed by Philip Anselmo's label Housecore Records and their debut album was released April 27th, 2010.
Former Rigor Mortis vocalist/guitarist Doyle Bright now plays guitar in the metal
band Hallows Eve.
There was also a Rigor Mortis from New York that evolved into Immolation
as well as a Los Angeles punk band named Rigormortis.
Speed metal
Speed metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by Allmusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music....
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
that formed in 1983. Two schoolmates Harden Harrison (drums) and Casey Orr (bass) formed the band when they met Mike Scaccia
Mike Scaccia
Michael "Mike" Scaccia is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist for the metal bands Ministry, Rigor Mortis, and The Revolting Cocks.- Professional life :...
(guitar). The three young men shared an interest in horror/gore films and very heavy music. With Bruce Corbitt on vocals they created some of the heaviest thrash metal at the time often flirting with death metal. They were also one of the only major thrash bands from Texas and virtually created the underground metal scene there. The band was signed by Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
in 1987. The original lineup reunited in 2005. Recently they performed at the one day Ozzfest 2008 in Texas, playing on the Texas stage. The band continues to reunite from time to time to play select shows.
Mike Scaccia has also played guitar with industrial metal
Industrial metal
Industrial metal is a musical genre that draws from industrial music and many different types of heavy metal, using repeating metal guitar riffs, sampling, synthesizer or sequencer lines, and distorted vocals. Founding industrial metal acts include Ministry, Godflesh, and KMFDM.Industrial metal's...
band Ministry
Ministry (band)
Ministry is an American industrial metal band founded by lead singer Al Jourgensen in 1981. Originally a synthpop outfit, Ministry changed its style to industrial metal in the late 1980s. Ministry found mainstream success in the early 1990s with its most successful album Psalm 69: The Way to...
, Revolting Cocks, Lard, and others.
Casey Orr also plays bass in the shock rock
Shock rock
Shock rock is an umbrella term for artists who combine rock music with elements of theatrical shock value in live performances.-History:Screamin' Jay Hawkins was arguably the first shock rocker...
band GWAR
GWAR
Gwar is a satirical heavy metal band formed in Richmond, Virginia, United States, in 1984. The band is best known for its elaborate science fiction/horror film inspired costumes, obscene lyrics and graphic stage performances, which feature humorous enactments of politically and morally taboo...
, as the character Beefcake the Mighty
Beefcake the Mighty
Beefcake the Mighty is the bassist in the rock band Gwar. He appears as a stout humanoid girded in Roman-style armor. He is usually portrayed wielding either an oversized Gladius sword or a large battle-axe .-Background:According to Gwar mythos, Beefcake originates from the planet Cholesterol...
. He also plays bass for Dallas Punk Rock band The Hellions.
Harden Harrison also plays drums with the metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
bands Speedealer and Mitra.
Bruce Corbitt also sings for the thrash metal
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 Warbeast (Formerly Texas Metal Alliance). The band is signed by Philip Anselmo's label Housecore Records and their debut album was released April 27th, 2010.
Former Rigor Mortis vocalist/guitarist Doyle Bright now plays guitar in the metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Hallows Eve.
There was also a Rigor Mortis from New York that evolved into Immolation
Immolation (band)
-History:The band formed in May 1986 by Andrew Sakowicz and Dave Wilkinson under the name Rigor Mortis . The name was changed to Immolation in April 1988, after the Warriors of Doom demo which was recorded as Rigor Mortis and Demo I which was recorded as Immolation...
as well as a Los Angeles punk band named Rigormortis.
Discography
- Demo 1986 (1986)
- The Decline of the Western Civilization Part 2 (The Metal Years) Soundtrack (Capitol RecordsCapitol RecordsCapitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
, 1988) - Demons Demo (1988)
- Rigor MortisRigor Mortis (album)-Personnel:*Mike Scaccia - Guitar*Casey Orr - Bass, Vocals*Harden Harrison - Drums*Bruce Corbitt - Vocals...
(Capitol RecordsCapitol RecordsCapitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
, 1988) - Freaks EP (Metal Blade, 1989)
- Rigor Mortis vs. The Earth (Triple XTriple X RecordsTriple X Records is a Los Angeles based record company. They are the label for bands such as Bo Diddley, The Vandals, Jane's Addiction, Social Distortion, Human Drama, Of Cabbages And Kings, Angry Samoans, Bad Manners, Stephen Pearcy, Dr...
), (1991) - "Psycho Therapy" on Gabba Gabba Hey (Ramones Tribute) (Triple XTriple X RecordsTriple X Records is a Los Angeles based record company. They are the label for bands such as Bo Diddley, The Vandals, Jane's Addiction, Social Distortion, Human Drama, Of Cabbages And Kings, Angry Samoans, Bad Manners, Stephen Pearcy, Dr...
), (1991)