Group
Sheer Terror
- From
- New York, New York
- Since
- 1984–present
- Releases
- 15
- crossover thrash
- hardcore punk
- tough guy hardcore
About
Sheer Terror are an American hardcore punk band from New York City. The band was one of the first to combine elements of heavy metal with a hardcore punk base, pioneering a heavier style of hardcore that would create many bands in the following decades. Formed in late 1984, the band stayed together until 1998, through numerous lineup changes and shifts in musical style. In October 2004, the band reunited for two shows at New York City's CBGB Club.
Members
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Paul Bearer lead vocals
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John Viola electric guitar
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John Besser drums (drum set)
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Henry Belfor electric bass guitar
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Sam Lohman drums (drum set)
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Baron Misuraca electric bass guitar
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Alan Blake electric guitar
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Mark Neuman electric bass guitar, electric guitar
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Jason Martin drums (drum set)
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Mike Walter electric bass guitar
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Zippy electric bass guitar
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David Todd drums (drum set)
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Pat Cronin drums (drum set)
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Jay Banks electric guitar
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Tony Scaglione drums (drum set)
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John Lafata drums (drum set)
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Gary Bennett electric guitar
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Michael de Lorenzo electric guitar
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Jason Carter electric bass guitar
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Anthony Corallo drums (drum set)
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Larry Nieroda electric guitar
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Brendan Porray electric bass guitar
Discography
Albums
EPs
Compilations
Links
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
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Data from MusicBrainz, saved 10 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.