Lair of the Minotaur

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Lair of the Minotaur is a thrash/sludge metal band from Chicago, Illinois.

History

Lair Of The Minotaur was formed by vocalist/guitarist Steven Rathbone in 2003 due to his other band, 7000 Dying Rats, becoming solely a studio project, giving up playing live. He enlisted fellow 7000 Dying Rats bandmate Donald James Barraca on bass and long-time friend Larry Herweg as drummer (of post-metal band Pelican). Wasting no time, Lair Of The Minotaur recorded their self-produced 6-track debut EP in 2003, eventually finding its way into the hands of Southern Lord Records. Immediately impressed, Southern Lord signed up LotM, releasing debut full-length Carnage in 2004, and the follow-up, The Ultimate Destroyer, released in 2006. In between Carnage and The Ultimate Destroyer, the second EP, Cannibal Massacre, was released in 2005, also under Southern Lord Records.^{[citation needed]}

Discography

• 2003 - Lair of the Minotaur EP (self-produced and distributed)
• 2004 - Carnage (Southern Lord Records)
• 2005 - Cannibal Massacre EP (Southern Lord Records)
• 2006 - The Ultimate Destroyer (Southern Lord Records)
• 2008 - War Metal Battle Master (Southern Lord Records)

Other

Lair of the Minotaur also has the dubious honor of having a burger named after them at Chicago's famed Kuma's Corner, frequently cited as home of the best burgers in the city. The burger, which features caramelized onions, pancetta, brie and bourbon-soaked pears, is one of the most popular and unique items on the menu.

External Links and Resources

Official MySpace
Official Website