Heretic (band)

Heretic
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres Speed metal, thrash metal
Years active 1985–1988, 2011–present
Labels Metal on Metal, Metal Blade
Associated acts Metal Church, Reverend, Hirax
Website www.hereticusa.com
Members Brian Korban
Julian Mendez
Glenn Rogers
Dave Chedrick
Angelo Espino
Past members Rick Merrick
Mike Torres
Rick Halpin
Scott Patton
Dennis O'Hara
Bobby Marquez
Mike Howe
Federico Dupay
Jason Rosenfeld
Ignazio Coppola

Heretic is an American speed and thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Beginning in 1985, the group's initial career saw two releases on Metal Blade Records and touring alongside noted heavy metal groups. After their 1988 breakup, singer Mike Howe joined Metal Church, while other members founded Reverend.

Guitarist Brian Korban and earlier vocalist Julian Mendez reformed Heretic in 2011.[1] The band released their second full-length album the following year.

History

Initial career (1985–1988)

The group was founded by guitarists Brian Korban and Rick Halpin, bassist Scott Patton, drummer Rick Merick, and vocalist Mike "Towers" Torres; Halpin and Patton were soon replaced by Bobby Marquez and Dennis O'Hara respectively. After their debut track on the Metal Massacre Vol. 7 compilation on Metal Blade Records, Torres was replaced by Julian Mendez. This lineup released the Torture Knows No Boundary EP on Metal Blade in 1986, and began performing alongside of numerous noted heavy metal bands in Los Angeles.

Mike Howe replaced Mendez later that year. The Breaking Point album was issued on Metal Blade in 1988, shortly before Howe left the band to join Metal Church and Heretic disbanded. O'Hara and Korban next formed Reverend with ex-Metal Church vocalist David Wayne.[1] The Don't Turn Your Back!! & Breaking Point compilation album of Heretic material followed on Metal Blade in 1991.

Reformation (2011–present)

In 2011, Korban, O'Hara and Mendez reformed Heretic with guitarist Glenn Rogers of Hirax, employing a string of drummers that included Federico Dupay, Jason Rosenfeld (an early member of Anthrax), and ultimately Ignazio Coppola. O'Hara was later replaced by Angelo Espino, also formerly of Reverend and Hirax. The band released their second album, A Time of Crisis, the following year.[1]

Members

Current members
  • Brian Korban – guitar (1985–1988, 2011–present)
  • Julian Mendez – vocals (1986, 2011–present)
  • Glenn Rogers – guitar (2011–present)
  • Dave Chedrick - Drums (2014-present)
  • Angelo Espino – bass (2012–present)
Former members
  • Rick Merick – drums (1985–1988)
  • D.J.Savage - vocals (1986) but was dropped for Mike Howe*
  • Mike Torres – vocals (1985–1986)
  • Rick Halpin – guitar (1985–1986)
  • Scott Patton – bass (1985–1986)
  • Dennis O'Hara – bass (1986–1988, 2011)
  • Bobby Marquez – guitar (1986–1988)
  • Mike Howe – vocals (1986–1988)
  • Federico Dupay – drums (2011)
  • Jason Rosenfeld – drums (2011)
  • Ignazio Coppola – drums (2012–2013)

Discography

Albums
Boxset
EP
Compilation
Compilation appearances

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Reformed Heretic To Enter Studio Next Month". Blabbermouth.net. March 3, 2012.

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