The Nineteen Eighties...
Terrorizer from Los Angeles, CA and later Tampa, FL. released their demo "Nightmares" in 1987, with the lineup of Oscar Garcia (Vocals, and Guitar), Jesse Pintado (Guitar), Alfred "Garvey" Estrada (Bass), and Pete Sandoval (Drums).
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Terrorizer
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Nasty Savage from Brandon, Florida Released Indulgence in 1987 with the lineup pictured above from left to right Ben Myer (Guitar), David Austin (Guitar), "Nasty" Ronnie Galletti (Vocals), Curtis Beeson (Drums), and Dezso Istvan Bartha (Bass).
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Death was originally formed in Orlando, Florida previously known as Mantas. Chuck Schuldiner moved to California teamed up with Chris Reifert and recorded the "Mutilation" demo. Death then recorded "Scream Bloody Gore" in 1986. Pictured above from left to right Chris Reifert (drums), Chuck Schuldiner (Vocals, Guitars and Bass).
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Death
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HellWitch originally from Gainesville, FL, and would later move to Hollywood, FL., released their demo "Mordirivial Disemanation" in 1987, the lineup was Pat Ranieri (Vocals, and Guitar), Andy Adcock (Bass, and Guitar), and David Silverthrash (Drums).
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HellWitch
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The Lead from Miami, Florida released their Demo EP "The Past Behind" in 1987. The lineup was Robbie Christie (Drums), Nina Llopis (Vocals, and Bass), and Julio Ray (Vocals, and Guitars).
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The Lead
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Alias from Sarasota, FL. released their self titled album "Alias" in 1987, the lineup was Len Jarrell (Vocals), Mark Severns (Guitar), Dirk Van Tilborg (Bass), and Phil Arnt (Drums).
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Alias
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HellWitch originally from Gainesville, FL, and would later move to Hollywood, FL., released their demo "Purveyor of Fear c/w Phosphoric Seizure" in 1987, the lineup was Pat Ranieri (Vocals, and Guitar), Andy Adcock (Bass, and Guitar), and David Silverthrash (Drums).
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HellWitch
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Amon was formed in 1987 in Tampa, Florida and released their "Feasting the Beast" demo. Pictured above from left to right is Eric Hoffman (Guitar), Glen Benton (Vocals, and Bass), Steve Asheim (Drums) and Brian Hoffman (Guitar).
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Amon
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Savatage from Tampa, Florida released "Hall of the Mountain King" in 1987. The lineup for "Hall of the Mountain King" pictured above from left to right Steve Wacholz aka "Doctor Hardware Killdrums" (Drums, Percussion), Jon Oliva (Lead Vocals, Piano), Robert Kinkel (Keyboards), Criss Oliva (Guitar) and Johnny Lee Middleton (Bass).
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Savatage
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Terrorizer from Los Angeles, CA and later Tampa, FL. released their "Demo '87" with the lineup of Oscar Garcia (Vocals, and Guitar), Jesse Pintado (Guitar), Alfred "Garvey" Estrada (Bass), and Pete Sandoval (Drums).
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Terrorizer
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Arsenal from Clearwater/ Tampa, FL. released their self titled Demo "Arsenal" in 1987, the lineup was Kandi Slaughter (Bass), Christine Steel (Vocals), Wayne E. Scott (Guitar), Dave Calianno (Drums), and Michael J.D. Miller (Guitar).
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Arsenal
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Azrael from Altamonte Springs / Orlando, FL. released their self titled Demo "Azrael" in 1987, the lineup was Matt Riley (Bass), K.G. Berve (Vocals), Ken Andrews (Guitar), Chad Martin (Drums), and Scott Campbell (Guitar).
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Azrael
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Messiaxx from St. Petersburg, FL. released their demo cassette "The Rude Awakening" in 1987. The lineup for their release was Jerry Outlaw (Guitar), Lee Gibson (Drums) George Clarkson (Guitar), and Buddy Zappa (Vocals), and Kyle Sokol (Bass).
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Messiaxx
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Tampa, Florida's Morbid Angel released their demo cassette "Thy Kingdom Come" in 1987. The lineup for their release pictured above from left to right Richard Brunelle (Guitar), Wayne Hartsell (Drums) Trey Azagthoth (Guitar), and David Vincent (Vocals and Bass).
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Morbid Angel
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Nocturnus from Tampa, Florida released their first demo in 1987 self titled "Nocturnus" the lineup was Mike Browing (Vocals, and Drums), Richard Bateman (Bass), Vincent Crowley (Guitar), and Gino Marino (Guitar).
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Nocturnus
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Pariah from Brandon, Florida released their demo "Pariah" in 1987. The lineup was Wayne Derrick (Bass), Chriss Egger (Drums), Shaun Egger (Guitars), and Garth Egger (Vocals).
Pariah - Metal Encyclopedia |
Pariah
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Raging Death "Volume 1" was a compilation of bands released by Godly Records in 1987, the bands included Xecutioner (Obituary), R.A.V.A.G.E. (Atheist), Sadus, Betrayel, and Lethal Presence.
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R.A.V.A.G.E. was formed in Sarasota, Florida in 1984 releasing several demos in 1987 before changing their name to Atheist. Pictured above from left to right Kelly Shaefer (Vocalist, Guitars), Steve Flynn (Drums), Marl Schwartzberg (Guitar) and Roger Patterson (Bass).
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R.A.V.A.G.E.
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Roxx Gang from St Petersburg, FL released their Demo "Roxx Gang" in 1987, the lineup was Kevin Steele (Vocals), Eric Carrell (Guitar), Stacy Blades (Guitar), Pete Claus (Bass), and Doug Denardin (Drums).
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Roxx Gang
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Roxx Gang from St Petersburg, FL released their Demo "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" in 1987, the lineup was Kevin Steele (Vocals), Eric Carrell (Guitar), Stacy Blades (Guitar), Pete Claus (Bass), and Doug Denardin (Drums).
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Roxx Gang
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