Wrathchild America

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Wrathchild America was an American Thrash Metal band formed in 1978.

1 Band members
- 1.1 Former members
2 History
3 Discography
4 See also
5 External links

[edit] Band members

[edit] Former members

Brad Divens - bass, lead vocals
Jay Abbene - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
Terry Carter - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
Shannon Larkin - drums, backing vocals
Kevin Keller - Bass Guitar
Tracy "Mace" Payton - Guitar
Max Heiks - Guitar
Tuck McDonald - Vocals
John Turner - Guitar
Steve Dehaven - Sound Tech
Rick Keys - Light Tech
Al Carr - Guitar Tech
Chip Seligman - Manager

[edit] History

The band was formed in Martinsburg, West Virginia 1978.

Wrathchild America was a renowned live act in the mid to late 1980's in the Maryland area when they were known simply as Wrathchild. After years of touring, playing gigs, and hard work, the band finally was signed to a major label in 1988. However, a British glam metal band with the same name - Wrathchild - sued and forced the delay of the debut release. The band amended their name by adding America, but by the time Wrathchild America had their album out, the entire thrash genre was falling to its eventual demise and they had missed the boat. Their subsequent release was far too late and was widely ignored. Even after the band changed their name to Souls at Zero and revamped their stylistic approach, the day had passed on an immensely talented and popular band who should have taken the world by storm.

Jay Abenne: According to a posting on Tartarean Desire, former TOXIK drummer Tad Leger has launched a brand new project called LUCERTOLA (Italian for "lizard"). The group's musical style is said to be a blend of Leger's biggest influences: doom, old VOIVOD and Italian horror soundtracks (Goblin, Fabio Frizzi). Tad started out recording both guitar and drums himself, but was joined by his old BLACKENED SKY bandmate Andy Abbene and his brother Jay Abbene (WRATHCHILD AMERICA, SOULS AT ZERO) in early December 2005.

Terry Carter: [1]

Drummer Shannon Larkin has also played with Black Sabbath, Amen, Ugly Kid Joe, and Godsmack. Shannon also play in Kiddie Porn with Jay Abenne.