Artist

Morbid Angel

1983-present·Tampa

Trey Azagthoth started Morbid Angel in Tampa in 1983 with a vision that outran the band's ability to execute it. The first attempt, Abominations of Desolation, was recorded in 1986 and then shelved outright.

The full story is in Death Metal (Tampa Bay).

At a glance

Active
1983–present
From
Tampa, Florida, USA
Records in the issues
3 (1989–1993), 1 of them a Start here pick
Original label
Earache Records
Listening guide track
“Rapture”

Listen

In the Death Metal (Tampa Bay) listening guide: “Rapture”

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In the issues

  • Death Metal (Tampa Bay)
    Principal · 1983-1995 · Members

    Death Metal (Tampa Bay) is a music scene from Tampa Bay, Florida, USA, 1983–1995. Its principal artists include Death, Morbid Angel, Obituary and Deicide. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 15 dated events.

Records

Family tree

Bands that shared members with Morbid Angel, and who.

  • Erik Rutan
  • Terrorizer1987–
    David Vincent, Pete Sandoval

Terms

Zine
A self-published, small-circulation booklet or magazine, often photocopied and distributed by hand or mail, historically used by punk, riot grrrl, and other subcultures to share music criticism, art, and political ideas outside mainstream media.