Slaughter (Canadian band)

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Name = Slaughter


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Origin = Flagicon|Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genre = Death metal, Thrash metal
Years_active = 1984-1989, 1996-2001, 2007-?
Label = Nuclear Blast
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Past_members = Dave Hewson - vocals, guitar (1984-1992)
Ron Sumners - drums (1984-1986)
Terry Sadler - vocals, bass (1984-1989)
Chuck Schuldiner - 2nd Guitar (1986)
Brian Lourie - drums (1986-1992)
Bobby Sadzak - 2nd Guitar (1988)
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Slaughter was a Canadian death metal band. They formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1984 playing thrash metal and briefly featured Chuck Schuldiner on guitar in 1986. Originally, they released two demos and two full albums. Slaughter was disbanded from 1989-1995 but returned in 1996 to record a cover of Celtic Frost's "Dethroned Emperor" for a tribute album called "In Memory of Celtic Frost". [ [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000010OS In Memory of Celtic Frost] ] In 2001, They re-released "Strappado" under the Nuclear Blast label.

Slaughter also released a compilation of demos and live tracks under the Nuclear Blast label called "Not Dead Yet/Paranormal". The band has been inactive again since 2001. Slaughter are currently working on a new release featuring rare, demo, live and rehearsal material. More info: http://www.myspace.com/talesofthemacabre

On October 2nd 2008 singer Dave Hewson announced that drummer Brian Lourie had died of a heart attack. He issued this statement - " [I] just wanted to let everyone know that longtime drummer for SLAUGHTER and STRAPPADO, Brian Lourie, has died of a heart attack at the young age of 39. Brian was one of the best people I have ever met and was a huge part of SLAUGHTER joining in 1987-88 'till we disbanded in 1992. His sense of humor and love for life made him such a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. I will try to [release] more info as it comes. Love you, bro." [ [http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blabbermouth/~3/409898512/news.aspx SLAUGHTER/STRAPPADO Drummer BRIAN LOURIE Dies At 39] ] .

Discography

*"Meatcleaver" (1984)(demo)
*"Bloody Karnage" (1984) (demo)
*"Live Karnage" (1985) (demo)
*"Surrender or Die" (1985) (demo) - Diabolic Force/Fringe Records
*"Nocturnal Hell" (1986) (EP) - Diabolic Force/Fringe Records
*"Strappado" (1986) (album) - Diabolic Force/Fringe Records
*"Paranormal" (1988) (demo)
*"The Dark - Demo IV" (1988) (demo)
*"Not Dead yet" (1990) (demo) - Headache Records
*"Fatal Judgement" (1992)
*"Surrender or Die" (2000) - Utopion Vision Music
*"Not Dead Yet/Paranormal" (2001) (compilation) - Nuclear Blast
*"Back To The Crypt/Sadist" (2004) (split) - Horror Records
*"Fuck Of Death" (2004) (live album) - HHR/Nunslaughter Records
*"Tortured Souls" (2007) (box set compilation of demo/live material) - Marquee Records

Members

*Dave Hewson - vocals, guitar (1984-1992)
*Ron Sumners - drums (1984-1986)
*Terry Sadler - vocals, bass (1984-1989)
*Chuck Schuldiner - 2nd Guitar (1986)
*Brian Lourie - drums (1986-1992)
*Bobby Sadzak - 2nd Guitar (1988)

References

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/slaughtercanada Official Myspace]
* [http://www.metal-realm.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=155 Official Forum]
* [http://www.slaughter.com.br/ Official Slaughter website]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:4kjm7i7og74r~T1 All Music Guide review]