Acheron (band)

Acheron
Origin Tampa, Florida, United States
Genres Death metal, black metal
Years active 1988–2010, 2010–present
Labels Turbo, Lethal, Moribund, Full Moon, Black Lotus, Displeased, Listenable Records

Acheron is an American death/black metal band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that was formed by Vincent Crowley in 1988.[1][2]

History

Founded in 1988 by vocalist/bassist/songwriter Vincent Crowley (formerly of Nocturnus, and leader of the satanic youth group "Order of the Evil Eye"),[3] Acheron's musical output is almost exclusively Satanic and anti-Christian in content. Early albums featured interludes by Peter H. Gilmore.[3] Crowley was appointed a priest in the Church of Satan by its founder, Anton Szandor LaVey, and began spending a lot of his time debating local televangelists, limiting Acheron's output for a time.[3] He later disassociated himself from the church to act independently.[4]

In 2003, the band released an album of cover versions, Tribute to the Devil's Music, including songs originally recorded by Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Kreator, and Celtic Frost.[4]

On April 26, 2010, Vincent Crowley announced that the band was calling it quits.[5] On December 27, 2010, it was announced that Acheron have reunited.[6]

Members

Current

Past

Discography

References

  1. Kristiansen, Jon "Metalion" (1991). "Acheron". Slayer (8): 7.
  2. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Acheron". Allmusic. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 Rivadavia, Eduardo "Acheron Biography", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
  4. 1 2 Apicella, Vinnie "Acheron – Tribute To The Devil's Music" (review), Ink19
  5. "Maximum Metal". Maximum Metal. Archived from the original on 2012-03-17. Retrieved 2012-08-13.
  6. "Blabbermouth.Net – Acheron Is Back!". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2012-08-13.

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