Atrophy (band)

Atrophy is an American thrash metal band formed in Tucson, Arizona. As a result of their fast-playing style and lyrical themes (often covering death, politics and social issues), the band has been compared to their thrash metal contemporaries Testament, Vio-lence, Forbidden, Sacred Reich and Nuclear Assault.

Atrophy
Also known asHeresy (1986–1987)
OriginTucson, Arizona, U.S.
GenresThrash metal
Years active1986–1993, 2015–present
LabelsRoadrunner, Massacre
MembersBrian Zimmerman
Mark Coglan
Nathan Montalvo
Josh Gibbs
Sage Johnson
Past membersRick Skowron
Chris Lykins
James Gulotta
Rich Olsen
Casper Garret
Jim Gibson
Scott Heller
Tim Kelly
Denny Seefieldt
Bobby Stein

Career

Atrophy, originally named Heresy, was formed in 1986 by Chris Lykins, James Gulotta, and Brian Zimmerman. Tim Kelly and Rick Skowron later joined the band.

In 1987, the band produced two cassette demos and were subsequently picked up by heavy metal label, Roadrunner Records, which released two albums: Socialized Hate in 1988 and Violent by Nature in 1990. These albums saw Atrophy tour the U.S. and Europe, or play selected shows, with the likes of Slayer, Exodus, Suicidal Tendencies, Testament, Sacred Reich, Dark Angel, Forced Entry, Coroner, D.R.I., Flotsam and Jetsam, Death Angel and Venom. Following their 1990 European tour with Sacred Reich and Venom, Lykins left the band to pursue a medical school course, and as a consequence, Atrophy was dropped from Roadrunner.[1][2][3] Attempts were made in the early 1990s to continue without Lykins and record a third album; by 1993, however, the band had broken up.[4]

Atrophy reformed in 2015 with a new lineup, including three original members (Zimmerman, Gulotta and Kelly) and two different guitarists as the replacements of Lykins and Skowron (Casper Garret and Rich Olsen, who was later replaced by Bobby Stein).[5] The band's lineup has since changed (with Scott Heller replacing Gulotta on bass), and they are currently working on their third album which will be released on March 15, 2024 through Massacre Records.[6][7][8][9][10]

Members

Current members
  • Brian Zimmerman – vocals
  • Mark Coglan – guitars
  • Nathan Montalvo – guitars
  • Josh Gibbs – bass
  • Sage Johnson – drums

Former members
  • Rick Skowron – guitars
  • Chris Lykins – guitars
  • Jesse Callin – guitars
  • Rich Olsen – guitars
  • James Gulotta – bass
  • Tim Kelly - drums

Discography

Studio albums

Demos
  • Chemical Dependency demo (1987)
  • "Advanced Promo" demo (1987)
  • Chemical Dependency demo (2020)

Compilations
  • Demolition – Scream Your Brains Out! (1988) – Metal Forces compilation with the songs "Chemical Dependency" and "Preacher, Preacher"
  • Stars on Thrash (1988) – Roadrunner Records compilation with the song "Chemical Dependency"

References
  1. "Atrophy". last.fm. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  2. "Atrophy". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  3. "Retro Recommendation: Atrophy – Socialized Hate – Heavy Metal". heavymetal.about.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  4. "Atrophy – Working On New Music". metalstorm.net. October 24, 2016. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  5. "Thrash Underdogs Atrophy Return!". Worship Metal. July 19, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  6. "Atrophy – New Music In Progress". metalstorm.net. April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  7. "ATROPHY Frontman Offers Update On First Album In Nearly 30 Years". metaladdicts.com. September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
  8. "Atrophy – Might Release New Music This Year". Metal Storm. January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
  9. "Atrophy – From Now On Part Of Massacre Records". Metal Storm. February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
  10. "Atrophy - To Release New Record Next Year". Metal Storm. October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
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