List of Atrocity band members
Atrocity are a German heavy metal band from Ludwigsburg. Formed in 1985, the group originally consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Alexander Krull, guitarists Mathias Röderer and Frank Knodel, bassist René Tometschek, and drummer Gernot Winkler. The band's current lineup includes Krull, the sole constant member, alongside drummer Joris Nijenhuis (since 2012), guitarist Micki Richter (since 2019), bassist Andre Nasso (since 2021) and guitarist Luc Gebhardt (since 2022).
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History
Atrocity formed in 1985, with the original lineup consisting of Alexander Krull on vocals, Mathias Röderer and Frank Knodel on guitars, René Tometschek on bass, and Gernot Winkler on drums.[1] After releasing their first demo Instigators in 1988, the group replaced Winkler with Michael Schwarz, signed with Nuclear Blast, and released "Blue Blood" in 1989.[2] Shortly thereafter, the group recruited guitarist Richard Scharf and bassist Oliver Klasen to replace Knodel and Tometschek, respectively, and the new lineup released the band's full-length debut Hallucinations in 1990.[3] Todessehnsucht followed in 1992, before Klasen was replaced by Markus Knapp for the recording of 1994's Blut.[3] Before a European tour at the end of the year, Thorsten Bauer joined Atrocity as a third guitarist.[4]
During 1995, both Scharf and Knapp left the band, with the latter replaced by new bassist Chris Lukhaup.[3] The lineup of Krull, Röderer, Bauer, Lukhaup and Schwarz released Willenskraft in 1996 and Werk 80 in 1997, before Martin Schmidt took over on drums from May 1999.[5] Gemini and Atlantis followed in 2000 and 2004, respectively, before Schmidt was replaced by Moritz Neuner in January 2005.[6] Neuner played on just one album, Werk 80 II, before leaving Atrocity and spin-off Leaves' Eyes alongside Lukhaup in November 2007 – Lukhaup for "personal reasons" and Neuner for "another turn in his working career".[7] In January 2008, Alla Fedynitch and Nicholas Barker were announced as both bands' new bassist and drummer, respectively.[8] By October, Barker had been replaced by Seven Antonopoulos.[9]
In January 2010, Krull became the sole original member of Atrocity when guitarist Mathias Röderer left the group for "family reasons". He was replaced by Sander van der Meer.[10] Two more lineup changes occurred later in the year – in the summer, Antonopoulos was replaced by Roland Navratil,[11] and in October, Fedynitch made way for JB van der Wal (who became an official member in May 2011).[12][13] Navratil remained until February 2012, when he left for "private reasons" and was replaced by Joris Nijenhuis.[14] By the end of the year, the group had become a four-piece after the departure of van der Wal. Guitarist Bauer performed all bass on the 2013 release Okkult.[15] Bauer continued to cover bass duties during Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes live shows following the release of Okkult.[16]
Pete Streit replaced van der Meer in September 2015, after several months filling in for the former guitarist.[17] He performed on 2018's Okkult II, before leaving for "private reasons" in November 2019 to be replaced by Micki Richter.[18] In June 2021, the band returned to a five-member setup for the first time since 2013 with the addition of Andre Nasso on bass.[19] At the end of the year, Atrocity announced that Bauer would be leaving the band after more than 25 years in the lineup, with the guitarist and bassist writing in a statement that "I feel that now is the right time for me to ... look forward to and embrace new things and challenges in my life."[20] Bauer was not replaced until September 2022, when Luc Gebhardt took his place.[21]
Members
Current
Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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Alexander Krull | 1985–present |
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all Atrocity releases | |
Joris Nijenhuis | 2012–present |
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all Atrocity releases from Die Gottlosen Jahre: Live in Wacken (2012) onwards, except Unspoken Names (Demo 1991) (2022) | |
Micki Richter | 2019–present | guitar | Okkult III (2023) | |
Andre Nasso | 2021–present | bass | ||
Luc Gebhardt | 2022–present | guitar |
Former
Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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Mathias Röderer | 1985–2010 | guitar | all Atrocity releases from Instigators (1988) to Werk 80 II (2008) | |
Frank Knodel | 1985–1989 |
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René Tometschek | bass | |||
Gernot Winkler | 1985–1988 | drums | Instigators (1988) | |
Michael Schwarz | 1988–1999 |
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Richard Scharf | 1989–1995 | guitar |
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Oliver Klasen | 1989–1994 | bass |
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Markus Knapp | 1994–1995 |
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Thorsten Bauer | 1994–2021 |
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all Atrocity releases from Calling the Rain (1995) to Okkult II (2018) | |
Chris Lukhaup | 1995–2007 | bass | all Atrocity releases from Die Liebe (1995) to Werk 80 II (2008) | |
Martin Schmidt | 1999–2005 | drums |
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Moritz Neuner | 2005–2007 | Werk 80 II (2008) | ||
Alla Fedynitch | 2008–2010 | bass | none | |
Nicholas Barker | 2008 | drums | ||
Seven Antonopoulos | 2008–2010 |
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After the Storm (2010) | |
Sander van der Meer | 2010–2015 | guitar |
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Roland Navratil | 2010–2012 |
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Die Gottlosen Jahre (2012) | |
JB van der Wal | 2010–2012 | bass | ||
Pete Streit | 2015–2019 | guitar | Okkult II (2018) |
Timeline
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Lineups
Period | Members | Releases |
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1985–1988 |
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1988–1989 |
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Late 1989 – early 1994 |
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Early – late 1994 |
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Late 1994 – early 1995 |
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Early – late 1995 |
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Late 1995 – May 1999 |
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May 1999 – January 2005 |
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January 2005 – November 2007 |
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January – October 2008 |
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none |
October 2008 – January 2010 |
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January – summer 2010 |
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Summer – October 2010 |
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none |
October 2010 – February 2012 |
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February – late 2012 |
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none |
Late 2012 – early 2015 |
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September 2015 – November 2019 |
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November 2019 – June 2021 |
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none |
June – December 2021 |
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January – September 2022 |
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September 2022 – present |
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References
- Sharpe-Young, Garry (15 May 2012). Camion Blanc: Anthologie du Metal – Tome 2. p. 671. ISBN 978-2357796362. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- "Leave's Eyes, Atrocity en Latinoamerica 2012". El Santuario del Rock (in Spanish). 16 May 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- Torreano, Bradley. "Atrocity Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- Quinn, Laura (5 May 2013). "Interview: Alexander Krull and Thorsten Bauer (Atrocity/Leaves' Eyes)". playdeadnation. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- "Artist biography Martin Schmidt". Drummerszone. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Atrocity Announce New Drummer". Blabbermouth.net. 10 January 2005. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Leaves' Eyes Parts Ways With Bassist, Drummer; Seeks Replacements". Blabbermouth.net. 20 November 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Leaves' Eyes To Play Mexico City In March". Blabbermouth.net. 31 January 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Opiate For The Masses Drummer Joins Leaves' Eyes, Atrocity". Blabbermouth.net. 23 October 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Leaves' Eyes, Atrocity Part Ways With Mathias Röderer; Enlist Cypher Guitarist Sander Van Der Meer". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 4 January 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Leaves' Eyes Begins Recording New Album". Blabbermouth.net. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Leaves' Eyes Parts Ways With Bassist". Blabbermouth.net. 16 October 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Bassist J.B. Van Der Wal Joins Leaves' Eyes, Atrocity". Blabbermouth.net. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Atrocity Announces New Drummer Joris Nijenhuis". Metal Underground. 15 February 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- "Atrocity Drummer Answers Questions About Upcoming 'Okkult' Album Trilogy". Blabbermouth.net. 3 December 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- Seay, William (15 April 2014). "America Noir Tour Interviews: Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes, and Moonspell". Hellbound.ca. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- "Leaves' Eyes Welcome Former Elis Guitarist Pete Streit To The Fold". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- "Leaves Eyes/Atrocity Splits With Guitarist Pete Streit; Announces Replacement Micki Richter". Metal Underground. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- "Leaves' Eyes/Atrocity Introduce New Bassist Andre Nasso". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- Angeli, Sarah (30 December 2021). "Thorsten Bauer leaves Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity". metal-hammer.de. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- "Leaves' Eyes And Atrocity Introduce New Guitarist Luc Gebhardt". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2023.