Angelcorpse was a

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band formed after the demise of Pete Helmkamp's previous band,

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. Originally from

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, they relocated to

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History

They formed in 1995, with a line-up of Helmkamp, guitarist Gene Palubicki, and drummer John Longstreth, and recorded a demo, ''Goats to Azazael'', which led to a contract with

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'', Macrovision Corporation The band's debut album, ''Hammer of Gods'', was released in 1996, after which rhythm guitarist Bill Taylor joined, playing on second album ''Exterminate'' (1998). Drummer Tony Laureano joined shortly after its release but Taylor left. The band's third album, ''The Inexorable'', was released in the fall of 1999, after which Taylor rejoined. While on tour with

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, and

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, in support of ''The Inexorable'', the band had an accident in their tour van, in which Helmkamp was injured.Bennett, J (2007) "Angelcorpse - Back From the Grave", ''

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'', August 2007, p.34 On the same tour, Helmkamp's girlfriend was stabbed, and he decided to leave the band. The rest of the band continued for a while but decided to split up. In 2006, the band reformed and recorded a new album. Helmkamp said of the reunion: "It just seems like the planets realigned. It's not like we didn't get along or that there were any bridges to mend." Their lyrical themes are generally concerned with warfare. The band has been involved in a number of

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and

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an tours involving other metal acts such as

, Cianide, and

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. An East Coast USA tour was completed in May 2007. In 2008 the band embarked on a larger European tour with Revenge and Arkhon Infaustus throughout Europe, this tour included a performance at the United Metal Maniacs Open Air Festival in Bitterfeld Germany. Upon returning to the US, live dates on the West Coast with Cemetery Urn, Sanguis Imperum, Gospel of the Horns, and Ares Kingdom were completed. On April 7, 2009, the members announced disbandment, citing "musical differences" as the reason."Angelcorpse calls it quits"
Blabbermouth.net, 7 April 2009 Helmkamp claimed that the band is fueled by "the constant struggle, strife, camaraderie, and unified will that forged the iron, blood, and blasphemy of our music and lyrics".Purcell, Natalie J. (2003) ''Death Metal Music'', McFarland, , p.73-74 As of 2015, the band temporarily reformed for select live dates, though it was repeatedly stressed that it was a one-time live reunion that would not produce new material. Upon concluding their reunion live dates in 2017, the band split up permanently.

Discography

* ''Goats to Azazel'' (demo, 1995) * ''Hammer of Gods'' (1996) * ''Nuclear Hell'' (EP, 1997) * ''Wolflust'' (single, 1997) * ''Exterminate'' (1998) * ''Winds of Desecration'' (EP, split with Martire, 1999) * ''The Inexorable'' (1999) * ''Iron, Blood and Blasphemy'' (compilation of singles, EPs, live songs and original demo, 2000) * ''Death Dragons of the Apocalypse'' (live CD, 2002) * '' Of Lucifer and Lightning'' (2007) While Angelcorpse's main material is released on

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, the singles, EPs, and live albums were released on Gene Palubicki's Evil Vengeance Records.

Members

Final lineup

* Pete Helmkamp – bass, vocals (1995–2000, 2006–2009, 2015–2017) * Gene Palubicki – guitar (1995–2000, 2006–2009, 2015–2017) * Andrea Janko – drums (2016–2017)

Former members

Tony Laureano Tony Laureano (born January 25, 1973) is a heavy metal drummer originally from Puerto Rico. He has played for a number of metal bands (either as a full band member or a session drummer) including Dimmu Borgir, Nile, Angelcorpse, Malevolent Crea ...

– drums (1998–2000) * Bill Taylor – guitar (1996–1998, 1999-2000) * John Longstreth – drums (1995–1998, 2006–2007) * Paul Collier – drums (2008) * Terry "Warhead" – drums (2008–2009) * Ronnie Parmer – drums (2015–2016) * Ken Phillips – guitar (1999)

Timeline

References

External links

Old official websiteArchived
2009-10-25)
Official Angelcorpse @ Myspace

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