Wrathchild America

Wrathchild America was an American thrash metal band formed in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1978.

Band members

Former members

• Brad Divens – bass guitar, lead vocals (1983–1993)
• Jay Abbene – guitars, backing vocals(1984–1993)
• Terry Carter – guitars, backing vocals (1978–1993)
• Shannon Larkin – drums, backing vocals (1978–1993)
• Chris Brinkman – guitars, backing vocals
• Kevin Keller – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Tracy "Mace" Payton – guitars, backing vocals
• Max Heiks – guitars, backing vocals
• Tuck McDonald – lead vocals
• John Turner – guitars, backing vocals

History

Wrathchild America were a renowned live act in the mid to late 1980s in the Maryland area when they were known simply as Wrathchild. After years of touring, playing gigs, and hard work, the band finally was signed to a major label in 1988. However, a British glam metal band with the same name—Wrathchild—sued and forced the delay of the debut release. The band amended their name by adding America, but by the time Wrathchild America had their album out, the entire thrash genre was falling to its eventual demise and they had missed the boat. Their subsequent release was far too late and was widely ignored. The band changed their name to Souls at Zero and revamped their stylistic approach.

Jay Abbene: According to a posting on Tartarean Desire, former TOXIK drummer Tad Leger has launched a brand new project called Lucertola (Italian for "lizard"). The group's musical style is said to be a blend of Leger's biggest influences: doom, old Voivod and Italian horror soundtracks (Goblin, Fabio Frizzi). Tad started out recording both guitar and drums himself, but was joined by his old Blackened Sky bandmate Andy Abbene and his brother Jay Abbene (Wrathchild America, Souls at Zero) in early December 2005.

Drummer Shannon Larkin has also played with Black Sabbath, Amen, Ugly Kid Joe, and Godsmack. Shannon also played in Kiddie Porn with Jay Abbene.

Discography

Studio albums

• Climbin' The Walls (1989)
• 3-D (1991)

Demos

• Dangerus (1983)
• Days of Thunder (1987)
• Demo '89 (1989)

See also

• Souls at Zero

External links

• BNR Metal Pages: Wrathchild America
• Terry Carter at MySpace

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