Wrath (band)

Wrath is an American progressive thrash metal band founded in 1982.

Wrath
The band at Headbangers Open Air 2015
Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Thrash metal, Progressive metal
Years active	1982 (1982)–Present
Labels	King Klassic Records, Medusa Records, Combat Records
Members	Gary Modica Brian Cashmore Gary Golwitzer Rob Noon Jake Fromkin
Past members	Rick Rios Chris Wisco John Duffy Mike Nyrkkanen Mike Fron Dave Sollman Kurt Grayson Scott Matrise Patt Maxwell Scott Nyquist

Music style

The band plays progressive, technically demanding thrash metal which has been referred to as "Tech-Thrash" or "Speed-Tech."^[1] They have been compared to groups such as Watchtower, Mekong Delta, Coroner and Hexenhaus.^[2]

Members

Source:^[3][4]

Current lineup

• Gary Modica – Bass (1982–present)
• Brian Cashmore – Guitars (2020–present)
• Gary Golwitzer – Vocals (1983–1988, 2015–present)
• Dave Sollman-Drums (1989-2009)(2024-present)
• Rob Noon – Guitars (2007–present)

Past members

• Rick Rios – Drums (1982–1986)
• Chris Wisco – Guitars (1982)
• John Duffy – Vocals (1982–1983)
• Mike Nyrkkanen – Guitars (1982–1991)
• Mike Fron – Drums (1983–1989)
• Dave Sollman – Drums (1989–2009)
• Kurt Grayson – Vocals (1989–1991, 2007)
• Scott Matrise – Vocals (2012–2015)
• Patt Maxwell - Drums (2009-2016)
• Scott Nyquist – Guitars (1984–2020)
• Jake Fromkin- Drums (2016-2024)

Discography

• Children of the Wicked (Demo, 1985, Eigenveröffentlichung)
• Demo 85 (Demo, 1985, Self-released)
• Fit of Anger (Studio album, 1986, King Klassic Records)
• Nothing to Fear (Studio album, 1987, Medusa Records)
• Insane Society (Studio album, 1990, Medusa Records)
• Demo 92 (Demo, 1992, Self-released)
• Wrath E.P. (EP, 2008, Self-released)
• Stark Raving Mad (Studio album, 2014, Self-released)
• Rage (Studio album, 2018, Combat Records)

References

1. "Wrath (6)". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
2. "Hexenhaus - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
3. "Wrath". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
4. "WRATH Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. 16 December 2009. Retrieved 24 May 2018.