Watchtower (band)

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Watchtower
Background information
Origin Austin, Texas, USA
Genre(s) Progressive metal
Tech metal
Thrash metal
Years active 1982–1989
Label(s) Monster
Noise International
Associated
acts
Spastic Ink

Watchtower was a progressive technical thrash band based in Austin, Texas active in the 1980s. Their debut album, Energetic Disassembly, was released in 1985. The album is notable for its heavy use of time changes.

In 1989 Watchtower released a second album, Control and Resistance, with some lineup changes.

While Watchtower never received much popular fame, they have been cited as influences by heavy metal bands, and popular progressive bands such as Dream Theater.

Various members have pursued other projects, including Ron Jarzombek's solo project Spastic Ink and Doug and Rick's venture called Retarted Elf.

[edit] Members

  • Jason McMaster - vocals
  • Ron Jarzombek - guitars
  • Doug Keyser - bass
  • Rick Colaluca - drums

[edit] Former members

  • Scott Jeffreys - vocals
  • Alan Tecchio - vocals
  • Billy White - guitars
  • Mike Soliz - vocals

[edit] Discography