Group

Obituary

US death metal band

From: Tampa, United States
Since: 1988–present
Rating: ★ 4.25 (4 votes)
Releases: 39

death metal
metal
old school death metal

About

Obituary is an American death metal band, formed in Tampa, Florida in 1984. Initially called Executioner, they were fundamental in the development of the death metal genre, and are one of the genre's most successful bands of all-time. Obituary has released eleven studio albums and, with the exception of a five-year hiatus from 1998 to 2003, they continue to perform live.

Obituary's current lineup consists of vocalist John Tardy, drummer Donald Tardy, rhythm guitarist Trevor Peres, bassist Terry Butler, and lead guitarist Ken Andrews. The band has gone through several lineup changes. The Tardy brothers and Peres are the only constant members.

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Members

Trevor Peres 1988–1997, 2003–now · original member electric guitar
Donald Tardy 1988–1997, 2003–now · original member drums (drum set)
John Tardy 1988–1997, 2003–now · original member lead vocals
Terry Butler 2010–now electric bass guitar
Kendall Andrews 2012–now electric guitar
Daniel Tucker 1988–1989 · original member · former electric bass guitar
Allen West 1988–1989, 1992–1997, 2003–2006 · original member · former electric guitar
Frank Watkins 1989–1997, 2003–2010 · former electric bass guitar, electric guitar
James Murphy 1990–1990 · former electric guitar
Ralph Santolla 2007–2011 · former electric guitar