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| label = [[Turbo Music|Turbo]], [[Lethal Records|Lethal]], [[Moribund Records|Moribund]], [[Full Moon Productions|Full Moon]], [[Black Lotus Records|Black Lotus]], [[Displeased Records|Displeased]], [[Listenable Records]]
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'''Acheron''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|æ|k|ə|r|ə|n}}) is an American [[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]].
'''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.


==History==
== 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"),<ref name="Rivadavia">Rivadavia, Eduardo "[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p36933/biography|pure_url=yes}} Acheron Biography]", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation</ref> Acheron's musical output is almost exclusively [[Satanism|Satanic]] and [[anti-Christian]] in content. Early albums featured interludes by [[Peter H. Gilmore]].<ref name="Rivadavia" /> 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.<ref name="Rivadavia" /> He later disassociated himself from the church to act independently.<ref name="Apic">Apicella, Vinnie "[http://www.ink19.com/issues/february2004/musicReviews/acheron.html Acheron – ''Tribute To The Devil's Music'']" (review), Ink19</ref>
Founded in 1988 by vocalist/bassist/songwriter Vincent Crowley<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|page=9}}</ref> (formerly of [[Nocturnus]], and leader of the Satanic youth group "Order of the Evil Eye"),<ref name="Rivadavia">Rivadavia, Eduardo "[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p36933/biography|pure_url=yes}} Acheron Biography]", [[AllMusic]]</ref> Acheron's musical output is almost exclusively [[Satanism|Satanic]] and [[Anti-Christian]] in content. Early albums featured interludes by [[Peter H. Gilmore]].<ref name="Rivadavia" /> 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.<ref name="Rivadavia" /> He later disassociated himself from the church to act independently.<ref name="Apic">Apicella, Vinnie "[http://www.ink19.com/issues/february2004/musicReviews/acheron.html Acheron – ''Tribute To The Devil's Music'']" (review), Ink19</ref>


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]].<ref name="Apic" />
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]].<ref name="Apic" />


On April 26, 2010, Vincent Crowley announced that the band was calling it quits.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maximummetal.com/news/Default.asp?u_file=78935%2Etxt |title=Maximum Metal |publisher=Maximum Metal |date= |accessdate=2012-08-13 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317064627/http://maximummetal.com/news/Default.asp?u_file=78935.txt |archivedate=2012-03-17 |df= }}</ref> On December 27, 2010, it was announced that Acheron have reunited.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=151525 |title=Blabbermouth.Net – Acheron Is Back! |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2012-08-13 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
On April 26, 2010, Vincent Crowley announced the band's breakup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maximummetal.com/news/Default.asp?u_file=78935%2Etxt |title=Maximum Metal |publisher=Maximum Metal |accessdate=August 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317064627/http://maximummetal.com/news/Default.asp?u_file=78935.txt |archivedate=March 17, 2012 }}</ref> On December 27, 2010, it was announced that Acheron have reunited.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=151525 |title=Blabbermouth.Net – Acheron Is Back! |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=August 13, 2012 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


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


== Members ==
* Vincent Crowley Guitars (1988-1991, 1996-1998, 2008), Vocals (1991-present), Bass (1992-present)
=== Final members ===
* Art Taylor Guitars (2009-2010, 2012-present)
* Vincent Crowley – Guitars (1988–1991, 1996–1998, 2008), Vocals (1991–1994, 1994–2010, 2010–2019), Bass (1991–1994, 1994–2010, 2010–2019)
* Shaun Cothron Guitars (2011-2012, 2014-present)
* Art Taylor – Guitars (2009–2010, 2012–2019)
* Brandon Howe Drums (2014-present)
* Shaun Cothron – Guitars (2011–2012, 2014–2019)
* Brandon Howe – Drums (2014–2019)
=== Past ===
* David Smith Bass (1988-1991)
* James Strauss Drums (1988-1992)
* Peter H. Gilmore Keyboards (1988-1989)
* Michael Smith Vocals (1988-1990)
* Ron Hogue Drums (1989)
* Belial Koblak Guitars (1989-1991)
* Robert Orr Drums (1991)
* Pete Slate Guitars (1991-1992)
* Michael Browning Drums (1992-1994)
* Tony Blakk Guitars (1992-1994)
* Trebor Ladres Guitars (1994-1995)
* Joe Oliver Drums (1995)
* Troy Heffern Bass (1996)
* [[Richard Christy]] Drums (1996)
* Michael Estes Guitars (1996-1999, 2001-2004)
* John Scott Keyboards (1996-1999)
* Jonathan Lee Drums (1998-1999)
* Tony Laureano Drums (1998)
* Bryan Hipp Guitars (1998) (R.I.P. 2006)
* Ben Meyer Guitars (1998)
* Adina Blase Keyboards (1998-1999)
* Bill Taylor Guitars (1999)
* Daniel Zink Drums (2001)
* Aaron Werner Keyboards (2001-2005)
* Kyle Severn Drums (2002-2014)
* Rhiannon Wisniewski Vocals (2002)
* Max Otworth Guitars (2006-2012)
* Ash Thomas Guitars (2008-2009)
* Scott Pletcher Drums (2010)
* Eric Stewart Guitars (2010)


=== Past members ===
==Discography==
=== Vocals ===
* Michael Smith – Vocals (1988–1990)
* Rhiannon Wisniewski – Vocals (2002)

=== Guitars ===
* 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 ===
* David Smith – Bass (1988–1991)
* Troy Heffern – Bass (1996)

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

=== Drums ===
* 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)

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== Discography ==
*''Messe Noir'' (Demo, 1989)
*''Messe Noir'' (Demo, 1989)
*''Rites of the Black Mass'' (1991, re-released in 2006)
*''Rites of the Black Mass'' (1991, re-released in 2006)
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*''Kult Des Hasses'' (CD, Listenable Records. 2014)
*''Kult Des Hasses'' (CD, Listenable Records. 2014)


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060216095937/http://www.acheron666.com/ Official website] at [[Internet Archive]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060216095937/http://www.acheron666.com/ Official website] at [[Internet Archive]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081104094637/http://www.rockdetector.com/artist/usa/columbus/acheron Acheron at Rockdetector] at [[Internet Archive]]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081104094637/http://www.rockdetector.com/artist/usa/columbus/acheron Acheron at Rockdetector] at [[Internet Archive]]
*{{YouTube user|u=VincentCrowley666|Vincent Crowley}}
*{{YouTube|u=VincentCrowley666|Vincent Crowley}}
*Rivadavia, Eduardo "[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r683028/review|pure_url=yes}} Acheron – ''Rebirth: Metamorphosing Into Godhood'']" (review), Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
*Rivadavia, Eduardo "[{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r683028/review|pure_url=yes}} Acheron – ''Rebirth: Metamorphosing Into Godhood'']" (review), Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
*[http://metalmessage.de/Interviews/Acheron-engl.htm Acheron interview], Metal Message
*[http://metalmessage.de/Interviews/Acheron-engl.htm Acheron interview], Metal Message
*[http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/acheron.htm Acheron interview], Voices From the Darkside
*[http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/acheron.htm Acheron interview], Voices From the Darkside


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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

[edit]

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

[edit]

Final members

[edit]
  • 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

[edit]

Vocals

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

Guitars

[edit]
  • 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

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

Keyboards

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

Drums

[edit]
  • 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

[edit]
  • 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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