Acheron | |
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Origin | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
Genres | Death metal, black metal |
Years active | 1988–2010, 2010-Present |
Labels | Displeased |
Website | myspace.com/acheron |
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Vincent Crowley Kyle Severn Max Otworth Ash Thomas |
Acheron are an American black/death band, originally based in Florida.
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Founded in 1988 by vocalist/bassist/songwriter Vincent Crowley (formerly of Nocturnus, and leader of the satanic youth group "Order of the Evil Eye"),[1] Acheron's musical output is almost exclusively Satanic and anti-Christian in content. Early albums featured interludes by Peter H. Gilmore.[1] Crowley was appointed a priest in the Church of Satan by its founder, Anton Szandor LaVey, and began spending a lot of his time debating local televangelists, limiting Acheron's output for a time.[1] He later disassociated himself from the church to act independently.[2]
In 2003, the band released an album of cover versions, Tribute to the Devil's Music, including songs originally recorded by Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Kreator, and Celtic Frost.[2]
On 04/26/10, Vincent Crowley announced that the band was calling it quits.[3] On December 27, 2010, it was announced that Acheron have reunited.[4]