Atheist (band)

Atheist is an American death metal band from Florida, founded in 1987 by the vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kelly Shaefer, lead guitarist Rand Burkey, bassist Roger Patterson and drummer Steve Flynn. The band is known for its highly technical playing style, and its 1991 album Unquestionable Presence is regarded as a landmark of the technical death metal genre. The band managed to gain a reputation in the underground. After disbanding in 1994, the group reformed in 2006 and has since released one studio album and a live DVD.

Atheist
Atheist at Evolution Festival 2006
Background information
Also known as
  • Oblivion
  • R.A.V.A.G.E.
OriginSarasota, Florida, U.S.
Genres
  • Technical death metal
  • progressive metal
  • thrash metal
Years active1987–1992, 1993–1994, 2006–present
Labels
  • Active
  • Death
  • Music For Nations
  • Metal Blade
  • Relapse
  • Agonia
MembersKelly Shaefer
Steve Flynn
Yoav Ruiz-Feingold
Alex Haddad
Jerry Witunsky
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