Merauder is an American

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band from New York City, formed in 1990.

History

The group formed in 1990, establishing itself on the

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and metal scene through frequent touring and a few demo releases. In 1995, the band released an EP after vocalist Jorge joined, replacing Minus, and toured with

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at Allmusic.com Upon the release of their 1996 debut, the band scored a slot opening for

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and toured Europe in 1995 with Böhse Onkelz. Merauder shifted into

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and

genres. The band split up following the recording of their 2003 release ''Bluetality''. In 2007, vocalist Jorge Rosado formed his own version of the band. Guitarist Anthony Muccini publicly opposed Rosado's use of the name Merauder, though Muccini himself is not an original member, having replaced the original guitarist, "Karate" Chris Bozeth. In 2008, the band announced completion of a new studio album recorded at Big Blue Meenie studios in Jersey City, New Jersey, and embarked on headline tours through Europe, Japan, and the U.S. The band also finished touring with the Haunted and the Agonist. A new album titled ''God Is I'' was released June 19, 2009, in Europe and August 11, 2009, through

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. Although there were many difficulties with the European release, Regain has sent the copies only to Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands. In December 2009, Merauder toured around Europe with Entombed and Devious. Their last show was at

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and Legion of the Damned. In May the band went on a tour around the US West Coast (including a festival in Las Vegas with Donnybrook and Grave Maker) and Mexico. In August they joined This is Hardcore festival in Philadelphia, along with Bane,

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, Death Before Dishonor and more. In February 2011, a fan-made video for the song "Until" surfaced online featuring Rosado and Smerdon. In Summer of 2018 Merauder returned to Europe for a full tour with UK metal/hardcore band Climate Of Fear, featuring Rosado and long-time bassist Kevin Mahon and members of Climate Of Fear filling in.

Discography

*''Demo Tape'' with Minus on vocals (1993) *''Split EP'' with Stigmata (1995, Stone Records) *''Master Killer'' (1996,

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) *''Demo Tape'' with Eddie Sutton of Leeway on vocals (1998) *''Five Deadly Venoms'' (1999, Century Media) *''Bluetality'' (2003, Century Media) *''Master Killers: A Complete Anthology'' (Compilation) (2007, Century Media) *''God is I'' (2009,

)

Covers

* 'Downfall of Christ' by Heaven Shall Burn (Album – '' Iconoclast (Part 1: The Final Resistance)'') * 'Life is Pain' by

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(Album – '' For the Lions'') * 'Master Killer' by

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's 2CD compilation ''Covering 20 Years of Extremes'') * 'See You in Hell' from

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's album ''See You in Hell'' (1984) (Featured on the album ''God is I'') * 'Master Killer' by Twitching Tongues,a bonus track on the album ''World War Live''

Band members

Current members

*Jorge Rosado – vocals (1995–2003, 2008–present) * Kevin Mahon – guitar (2018–present), bass (2013–2018) *Rob "Big Rob" Castoria – guitar (2018–2020) *Jay Shine – drums (2018–present) *J.T Anderson - bass (2019 - present)

Former members

Vocalists *Minus Rodriguez (of Minus1) *Eddie Sutton (of Leeway) Guitarists *Javier Carpio (died 2006) *"Karate" Chris Bozeth *Anthony Muccini *Delvin "DJ" Hodges *Dave Stafford *Darian Polach *Ernesto Colon (2013–2018) *Andrew "Lumpy" Francis Bassists *Eamon Carney *Rick Lopez *Michael MacIvor (of

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, Dead Air, Rampage) *Javier E. Javier *Drew Smerdon *Owen Derrill Drummers *Vinny Vitale *Pokey Mo (of Leeway) * Dave Chavarri *Walter "Monsta" Ryan (of D.R.I.,

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(2008–2018) *Mike Palmeri (of Life of Agony, Wrench) *George Bignell

Original lineup – 1990 demo

*Minus – vocals *Javier Carpio "Sob"- guitar *"Karate" Chris Bozeth – guitar *Eamon Carney – bass *Vinny Vitale – drums

References

External links

Official Merauder page
on Myspace (archived)
Merauder
on last.fm
Merauder
on

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