Paths of Possession

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Paths of Possession
years_active = 1999 - present
Origin United States
Genres Death metal
Labels Metal Blade
Members George Fisher
Randy Butman
Jay Fossen
Jack Goodwin
Nick Goodyear

Paths of Possession is a death metal band featuring George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher in a more melodic environment, with song structures that have much more in common early Bay Area Thrash then the Tampa Death Metal scene that he continually defines.

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Started in 1999 by Randy Butman , Jay Fossen, and Richard Brunelle (ex-Morbid Angel guitarist), Paths of Possession is a solid mix of traditional heavy metal with influences of melodic Swedish death metal. Paths of Possession independently released their first CD “Legacy In Ashes” in 2000 but their next release wasn’t until 2003, which was a split EP with Dark Faith titled “The Crypts Of Madness” which is where George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher (Cannibal Corpse vocals) first entered the band. In 2004 Richard Brunelle was replaced by current guitarist Jack Goodwin and current member Nick Goodyear stepped in to take over drumming duties. Paths of Possession played locally around Florida when George wasn’t recording or out on tour with Cannibal Corpse, which unfortunately didn’t leave much time for a full US tour. 2005 saw Paths enter Mana Recording Studios/Razzor Media in St. Petersburg, FL to record Promises in Blood, their first full length in five years, with renowned metal producer Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal, Soilent Green, and Into The Moat). Once the recording was finished, Promises in Blood was sent off to West West Side in NY to be mastered by Alan Douches best known for his work with artists such as Nile, Sepultura, Hatebreed, Clutch, Unearth, The Misfits, Mastodon, Shadows Fall, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Converge, and Earth Crisis just to name a few. With this much collective talent on board the end result is one hell of a brutal yet catchy metal album that is sure to ensnare its unsuspecting victims into its malevolent whirlwind of headbanging and fist pumping metal.

Paths of Possession personnel
(Current)
  • George Fisher - vocals
  • Randy Butman - guitar
  • Jay Fossen - drums
  • Jack Goodwin - guitars
  • Nick Goodyear - bass
(Past)
  • Erin Fuller - drums
  • Chad - drums
  • Richard Brunell - guitar

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[edit] Studio releases

Album Year Label
Legacy in Ashes 2003
The Crypt of Madness - Split 2004
Promises in Blood 2005 Metal Blade

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