Slaughter was a Canadian
death metal band. They formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1984 playing thrash metal and briefly featured
Chuck Schuldiner
Charles Schuldiner (born May 13, 1967 – December 13, 2001) was an American musician. He founded the death metal band Death in 1983, in which he was the lead vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter and only consistent member until his death in ...
on guitar in 1986. Originally, they released two demos and two full
album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records co ...
s. Slaughter was disbanded from 1989 to 1995 but returned in 1996 to record a cover of
Celtic Frost's "Dethroned Emperor" for a tribute album called ''In Memory of Celtic Frost''. In 2001, they re-released "Strappado" under the
Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast is a record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label mov ...
label.
Slaughter also released a compilation of demos and live tracks under the Nuclear Blast label called ''Not Dead Yet/Paranormal''. The band has been inactive again since 2001. Slaughter are currently working on a new release featuring rare, demo, live and rehearsal material.
On October 2, 2008, singer Dave Hewson announced that drummer Brian Lourie had died of a heart attack. He issued this statement – "
just wanted to let everyone know that longtime drummer for SLAUGHTER and STRAPPADO, Brian Lourie, has died of a heart attack at the young age of 39. Brian was one of the best people I have ever met and was a huge part of SLAUGHTER joining in 1987–88 'till we disbanded in 1992. His sense of humor and love for life made him such a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. I will try to
eleasemore info as it comes. Love you, bro."
Discography
Albums
*''Strappado'' (1987) - Diabolic Force/Fringe Records
*''Fuck of Death'' (2004) - Hells Headbangers Records
Compilation albums
*''Not Dead Yet/Paranormal'' (2001) - Nuclear Blast
*''Tortured Souls'' (2007) - Marquee Records
*''Nocturnal Hell, Surrender or Die'' (2016) - Vic Records
EPs
*''Nocturnal Hell'' (1986) - Diabolic Force/Fringe Records
*''Nocturnal Hell'' (2019) - Urbain Grandier Records
Split albums
*''Back to the Crypt/Sadist'' (2004) - Horror Records (split with
Nunslaughter)
Demos
*''Meatcleaver'' (1984)
*''Bloody Karnage'' (1984)
*''Surrender or Die'' (1985) - Diabolic Force/Fringe Records
*''Paranormal'' (1988)
*''The Dark - Demo IV'' (1988)
*''Not Dead Yet'' (1990) - Headache Records
Live demos
*''Live Karnage'' (1985)
Former members
*Dave Hewson - vocals, guitar (1984–1992)
*Ron Sumners - drums (1984–1986)
*Terry Sadler - vocals, bass (1984–1989)
*
Chuck Schuldiner
Charles Schuldiner (born May 13, 1967 – December 13, 2001) was an American musician. He founded the death metal band Death in 1983, in which he was the lead vocalist, guitarist, primary songwriter and only consistent member until his death in ...
- guitars (1986)
*Brian Lourie - drums (1986–1992)
*Bobby Sadzak - guitars (1988)
References
External links
Official Slaughter website*
Allmusic review
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
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Musical groups established in 1984
Musical groups from Toronto
Canadian death metal musical groups
Nuclear Blast artists
Canadian thrash metal musical groups
1984 establishments in Ontario