Sheer Terror

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.

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Members

  • Paul Bearer 1984–1986, 1986–now · original member lead vocals
  • John Viola 2016–now electric guitar
  • John Besser 2022–now drums (drum set)
  • Henry Belfor 2023–now electric bass guitar
  • Sam Lohman 1984–1986 · original member · former drums (drum set)
  • Baron Misuraca 1984–1986 · original member · former electric bass guitar
  • Alan Blake 1984–1986, 1986–1989 · original member · former electric guitar
  • Mark Neuman 1986–1989, 1989–1995, 2004–2004 · former electric bass guitar, electric guitar
  • Jason Martin 1986–1991 · former drums (drum set)
  • Mike Walter 1989–1989, 1991–1996, 1997–1998, 2004–2004 · former electric bass guitar
  • Zippy 1990–1991 · former electric bass guitar
  • David Todd 1991–1993 · former drums (drum set)
  • Pat Cronin 1993–1995, 2004–2004 · former drums (drum set)
  • Jay Banks 1995–1996 · former electric guitar
  • Tony Scaglione 1995–1996, 1997–1998 · former drums (drum set)
  • John Lafata 1997–1997 · former drums (drum set)
  • Gary Bennett 1997–1998 · former electric guitar
  • Michael de Lorenzo 2010–2012, 2013–2016 · former electric guitar
  • Jason Carter 2010–2019 · former electric bass guitar
  • Anthony Corallo 2010–2023 · former drums (drum set)
  • Larry Nieroda 2012–2013 · former electric guitar
  • Brendan Porray 2019–2023 · former electric bass guitar

Discography

Albums 6
EPs 4
Singles 1
Live 2
Compilations 2

Links

Identifiers

Data from MusicBrainz, saved 10 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.