Group

Phantasm

thrash metal from Los Angeles

From: Los Angeles, United States
Active: 1986–1988
Releases: 2

About

Phantasm was an American thrash metal band from Los Angeles, active between 1986 and 1988. The supergroup included several notable members, including early Metallica bassist Ron McGovney, Hirax singer Katon W. De Pena, and prolific drummer Gene Hoglan. The band did not record an album during its period of activity, but issued live and demo material on the 2001 CD Wreckage.

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Members

Gene Hoglan 1986–1986 · former
John Tabares 1986–1986 · former
Katon W. DePena 1986–1987 · former
Jim Korthy 1986–1987 · former
Ron McGovney 1986–1987 · former
Rodney Nicholson 1986–1987 · former
Jim Korthe 1987–1988 · former drums (drum set)

Discography

Compilations 1

Wreckage 2001

Other 1

Unite 1987

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Identifiers

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Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.