Year of Desolation is an American metal band formed in Indiana in 2001. They are influenced by classic rock and heavy metal,[1] and have year and years of touring under their belts. They have four releases, with a critically acclaimed release on Prosthetic Records with a video for the song "Suffer Thy Nemesis" on YouTube.
Year of Desolation | |
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| Origin | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Melodic death metal, thrash metal, groove metal |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Prosthetic Records |
| Members | Chad Zimmerman Matt Behner Josh Kappel John Hehman Mike Vandegriff |
Members edit
Current members edit
- Chad Zimmerman – vocals (2001)
- Matt Behner – drums (2006–present)
- Josh Kappel – guitar (2004–present)
- John M Hehman II – guitar (2001)
- Mike Vandegriff – bass (2004–present)
Former members edit
- Jason Connors – drums (2001)
- David Bailey – drums (2001–2002)
- Joey Roberts – drums (2002–2003)
- Chad Beber – bass (2002–2004)
- Mike Collier – guitar (2002–2004)
- Ryan Green – guitar (2004)
- Jason Carr – drums (2003–2005)
- Jake Omen – drums (2005–2006)
- Matt McCutcheon – drums (2006)
- Matthew Behner – drums (2006, 2007–present)
- Mike Vandegriff – bass (2004–2007–present)
- Steve Spitzbart – drums (2007)
- Brandon Lytle – bass (2007–2008)
Discography edit
- The Dirty 30 vs. The Donkey Punch (EP, 2002)
- Your Blood, My Vendetta (album, 2004)
- Winter (demo, 2005)
- Year of Desolation (CD, Prosthetic, 2007)
Notes edit
- ^ Neo-Zine, April 2006
References edit
- "Year of Desolation hails from thrash era". The Monitor. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- "Year of Desolation joining other Indy bands on a national scale". Journal Review.com. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- "CD Reviews – Year Of Desolation". Blabbermouth. January 15, 2007. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- "Year Of Desolation Completes Work On New Album". Blabbermouth. July 27, 2006. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- "Year of Desolation". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved January 20, 2016.
- Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. ISBN 978-0-9582684-0-0. Retrieved January 20, 2016.