Dan Lilker
| Dan Lilker |
Dan Lilker in 2005 |
| Background information |
| Born |
October 18, 1964 (1964-10-18) (age 47) |
| Genres |
Heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal, crossover thrash, hardcore punk, grindcore, death metal, black metal |
| Occupations |
Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments |
Bass, guitar, drums, piano, vocals |
| Years active |
1981–present |
| Associated acts |
Anthrax, S.O.D., Nuclear Assault, Brutal Truth, The Ravenous, Holy Moses, Nokturnal Hellstorm, Exit-13, Hemlock |
Dan Lilker (born October 18, 1964 in Bayside, New York) is a musician from the United States, most known as a bass player,[1] but also guitarist, pianist, drummer and vocalist. He is the bassist for the thrash metal band Nuclear Assault and was a founding member of Anthrax with Scott Ian,[1] (Lilker was then playing lead guitar) and recorded bass guitar and co-wrote on their first album, Fistful of Metal. He also founded crossover band Stormtroopers of Death with Scott Ian and Charlie Benante (from Anthrax), and Billy Milano (Anthrax roadie, M.O.D. singer).[1] He also plays bass with Brutal Truth,[1][2] Exit-13,[1] Malformed Earthborn,[3] The Ravenous, Overlord Exterminator, Venomous Concept, Crucifist, Nokturnal Hellstorm and Extra Hot Sauce.
Lilker played on Holy Moses' 1994's No Matter What's the Cause.[4]
He is known for his fast, guitar-like riffing through heavy layers of distortion.
Dan Lilker has been a columnist with Zero Tolerance Magazine since the publication's inception in 2005.
In 2009, it was reported that Chicago journalist Dave Hofer was writing a biography of Lilker.[5]
Discography
Taco of Death 1988 Peaceville Records.
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| January, 1984 |
Fistful Of Metal |
Megaforce Records |
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The Ravenous
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| August 29, 2000 |
Assembled In Blasphemy |
Hammerheart |
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| 2002 |
Three on a Meathook (EP) |
Red Stream |
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| February 24, 2004 |
Blood Delirium |
Red Stream |
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Necro The Pre-Fix for Death
References
- ^ a b c d e Strong, Martin C. (2002) The Great Metal Discography, MOJO Books, ISBN 1-84195-185-4, p. 30-31, 93-94, 394
- ^ Byrne, Michael (2009) "Q&A: Brutal Truth's Dan Lilker", Baltimore City Paper, July 28, 2009, retrieved 2010-01-29
- ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo "Malformed Earthborn Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2010-01-29
- ^ "Metal Fanatix". Metal Fanatix. 2006-03-11. http://www.metalfanatix.com/interviews/nuclearassault.html. Retrieved 2011-07-16.
- ^ "DAN LILKER Musical Biography In The Works", blabbermouth.net, January 3, 2009, retrieved 2010-01-29
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Lilker, Dan |
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October 18, 1964 |
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