Trauma (American band)
Trauma is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981. The band is best known for having a then-unknown Cliff Burton in its initial lineup, who would later leave the band to join Metallica as their bassist.
Trauma | |
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 Trauma performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal, thrash metal |
| Years active | 1981–1985, 2013–present |
| Labels | Shrapnel, Metal Blade, Pure Steel, The Orchard/Sony, Rivet Records Massacre Records |
| Members | Kris Gustofson Steve Robello Brian Allen Michael Spencer Casey Trask |
| Past members | Dennis Shafer Cliff Burton (George) Tiger Lady Lucas Advicula Michael Overton Ross Alexander Glen Gordon Marcel Eaton Kurt Fry Jeff Jones Bobby Cannon Donny Hillier Greg Christian Joe Fraulob |
| Website | traumametal |
The group disbanded in 1985 before re-establishing itself after twenty-eight years (2013) around original vocalist Donny Hillier and returning drummer Kris Gustofson.
On September 28, 2020, Hillier died following an undisclosed illness;[1] he was replaced by vocalist Brian Allen nearly a year later on August 24, 2021.[2]
On December 6, 2022, Marty Friedman and Trauma were announced as special guests for Queensrÿche's 2023 Digital Noise Alliance Tour;[3] on February 21, 2023, Casey Trask was named as substitute rhythm guitarist for Joe Fraulob on that tour.[4]
Its current line-up consists of members Gustofson, Steve Robello, Allen and Michael Spencer, with Trask as their touring rhythm guitarist.
Band members
Current members
- Kris Gustofson – drums (1982–1985, 2013–present)
- Steve Robello – bass (2014–2017), lead guitar, backing vocals (2017–present)
- Casey Trask (2023–present)
- Brian Allen – lead vocals (2021–present)
- Michael Spencer – bass (2022–present)
Current live members
- Casey Trask – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2023–present)
Former members
- Donny Hillier – lead vocals (1981–1985, 2013–2020) (died 2020)
- Michael Overton – rhythm guitar (1981–1985)
- (George) Tiger Lady – lead guitar (1981–1983)
- Cliff Burton – bass (1981–1982) (died 1986)
- Dennis Shafer – drums (1981–1982)
- Lucas Advicula – bass (1982–1984)
- Ross Alexander – lead guitar (1983–1985)
- Glen Gordon – bass (1984–1985)
- Kurt Fry – guitars (2013–2015)
- Marcel Eaton – bass (2013–2014)
- Jeff Jones – lead guitar (2015–2017)
- Bobby Cannon – rhythm guitar (2016–2017)
- Greg Christian – bass (2017–2022)
- Joe Fraulob - guitars (2018-2023)
Timeline
Discography
- Scratch and Scream (1984)
- Rapture and Wrath (2015)
- As the World Dies (2018)
- Awakening (2022)
See also
References
- "DONNY HILLIER, Vocalist Of CLIFF BURTON's Pre-METALLICA Band TRAUMA, Dies". Blabbermouth.net. September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- "TRAUMA Announce New Singer BRIAN ALLEN; Work On New Album Underway". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. August 24, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- "QUEENSRŸCHE Announce 2023 Digital Noise Alliance Tour". QueensrycheOfficial.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- "Trauma Announces Casey Trask As Touring Guitarist". TraumaMetal.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
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