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'''Acheron''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|æ|k|ə|r|ə|n|,_|-|ɒ|n}}) was an American[[death metal| death]]/[[black metal]] band from [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], that was formed by Vincent Crowley in 1988.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Kristiansen|first=Jon "Metalion"|title=Acheron|journal=Slayer|year=1991|issue=8|page=7}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Rivadavia|first=Eduardo|title=Acheron|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/acheron-mn0000591673|work=Allmusic|accessdate=January 3, 2013}}</ref> The band is named after the mythological river [[Acheron]] ({{lang-grc|Ἀχέρων}} – Akhérōn) located in the underground kingdom of [[Hades]] in [[Greek mythology|ancient Greek mythology]]. They are not to be confused with 1990s Australian death metal band Acheron, nor the 1980s/1990s American power metal band Acheron, nor any of several lesser known European thrash and death metal bands with similar names between the 1980s and the present.
'''Acheron''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|æ|k|ə|r|ə|n|,_|-|ɒ|n}}) was an American [[Death metal|death]]/[[black metal]] band from [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], that was formed by Vincent Crowley in 1988.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Kristiansen|first=Jon "Metalion"|title=Acheron|journal=Slayer|year=1991|issue=8|page=7}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Rivadavia|first=Eduardo|title=Acheron|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/acheron-mn0000591673|work=Allmusic|accessdate=January 3, 2013}}</ref> The band is named after the mythological river [[Acheron]] ({{langx|grc|Ἀχέρων}} – Akhérōn) located in the underground kingdom of [[Hades]] in [[Greek mythology|ancient Greek mythology]]. They are not to be confused with 1990s Australian death metal band Acheron, nor the 1980s/1990s American power metal band Acheron, nor any of several lesser known European thrash and death metal bands with similar names between the 1980s and the present.


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For other uses, see Acheron (disambiguation).
Acheron
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresDeath metal, black metal
Years active1988–2010, 2010–2016, 2017–2019
LabelsTurbo, Lethal, Moribund, Full Moon, Black Lotus, Displeased, Listenable Records
MembersVincent Crowley
Art Taylor
Shaun Cothron
Brandon Howe

Acheron (/ˈækərən, -ɒn/) was an American death/black metal band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that was formed by Vincent Crowley in 1988.[1][2] The band is named after the mythological river Acheron (Ancient Greek: Ἀχέρων – Akhérōn) located in the underground kingdom of Hades in ancient Greek mythology. They are not to be confused with 1990s Australian death metal band Acheron, nor the 1980s/1990s American power metal band Acheron, nor any of several lesser known European thrash and death metal bands with similar names between the 1980s and the present.

History

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Founded in 1988 by vocalist/bassist/songwriter Vincent Crowley[3] (formerly of Nocturnus, and leader of the Satanic youth group "Order of the Evil Eye"),[4] Acheron's musical output is almost exclusively Satanic and Anti-Christian in content. Early albums featured interludes by Peter H. Gilmore.[4] Crowley was appointed as 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.[4] He later disassociated himself from the church to act independently.[5]

In 2003, the band released an album of cover songs, Tribute to the Devil's Music, including tracks originally recorded by Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Kreator, and Celtic Frost.[5]

On April 26, 2010, Vincent Crowley announced the band's breakup.[6] On December 27, 2010, it was announced that Acheron have reunited.[7]

The band broke up again in 2019, and Vincent has since focused on underground projects.

Members

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Final members

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  • Vincent Crowley – Guitars (1988–1991, 1996–1998, 2008), Vocals (1991–1994, 1994–2010, 2010–2019), Bass (1991–1994, 1994–2010, 2010–2019)
  • Art Taylor – Guitars (2009–2010, 2012–2019)
  • Shaun Cothron – Guitars (2011–2012, 2014–2019)
  • Brandon Howe – Drums (2014–2019)

Past members

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Vocals

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  • Michael Smith – Vocals (1988–1990)
  • Rhiannon Wisniewski – Vocals (2002)

Guitars

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  • Belial Koblak – Guitars (1989–1991)
  • Pete Slate – Guitars (1991–1992)
  • Tony Blakk – Guitars (1992, 1994, 1995)
  • Vincent Breeding – Guitars (1992, 1994–1995)
  • Trebor Ladres – Guitars (1994–1995)
  • Michael Estes – Guitars (1996–1999, 2001–2004)
  • Bryan Hipp – Guitars (1998)
  • Ben Meyer – Guitars (1998)
  • Bill Taylor – Guitars (1999)
  • Stacey Connolly – Guitars (2004)
  • Max Otworth – Guitars (2006–2010, 2010–2012)
  • Ash Thomas – Guitars (2008–2009)
  • Eric Stewart – Guitars (2010)

Bass

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  • David Smith – Bass (1988–1991)
  • Troy Heffern – Bass (1996)

Keyboards

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  • Peter H. Gilmore – Keyboards (1988–1989)
  • John Scott – Keyboards (1996–1999)
  • Adina Blase – Keyboards (1998–1999)
  • Aaron Werner – Keyboards (2001–2005)

Drums

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  • James Strauss – Drums (1988–1989, 1989–1991, 1991–1992)
  • Ron Hogue – Drums (1989)
  • Robert Orr – Drums (1991)
  • Michael Browning – Drums (1992, 1994–1995)
  • Joe Oliver – Drums (1995)
  • Richard Christy – Drums (1996–1998)
  • Tony Laureano – Drums (1998)
  • Jonathan Lee – Drums (1998–1999)
  • Daniel Zink – Drums (2001)
  • Kyle Severn – Drums (2002–2010, 2010–2014)
  • Scott Pletcher – Drums (2010)

Timeline

Discography

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  • Messe Noir (Demo, 1989)
  • Rites of the Black Mass (1991, re-released in 2006)
  • Alla Xul (7", Demo, 1992)
  • Rites of the Black Mass (Turbo, 1992)
  • Hail Victory (CD, Metal Merchant, 1993)
  • Satanic Victory (CD, Turbo, 1994)
  • Lex Talionis (CD, Turbo, 1994; reissued as Lex Talionis: Satanic Victory, Blackened, 1997)
  • Anti-God, Anti-Christ (CD, Moribund, 1996)
  • Those Who Have Risen (CD, Full Moon Productions, 1998)
  • Compendium Diablerie: The Demo Days (CD, Full Moon Productions, 2001)
  • Xomaly (2002)
  • Rebirth: Metamorphosing Into Godhood (CD, Black Lotus, 2003)
  • Tribute to the Devil's Music (CD, Black Lotus, 2003)
  • The Final Conflict: Last Days of God (CD, Displeased Records, 2009)
  • Kult Des Hasses (CD, Listenable Records. 2014)

References

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  1. ^ Kristiansen, Jon "Metalion" (1991). "Acheron". Slayer (8): 7.
  2. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Acheron". Allmusic. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
  3. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 9. ISBN 0-7535-0257-7.
  4. ^ a b c Rivadavia, Eduardo "Acheron Biography", AllMusic
  5. ^ a b Apicella, Vinnie "Acheron – Tribute To The Devil's Music" (review), Ink19
  6. ^ "Maximum Metal". Maximum Metal. Archived from the original on March 17, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  7. ^ "Blabbermouth.Net – Acheron Is Back!". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved August 13, 2012.[permanent dead link‍]
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