Lich King | |
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Origin | Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Genres | Thrash metal |
Years active | 2004–present |
Members | Nick Timney Joe Nickerson Mike Dreher Brian Westbrook Zachary Smith |
Website |
lichkingmetal |
Lich King is an American thrash metal band formed in 2004 in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Lich King was formed in 2004 as a solo project by Tom Martin, and it was turned into a full band in 2009. The band was started to honor the thrash metal sound of the 1980s [1] and they were inspired by bands such as Slayer, D.R.I, and Exodus. Lich King's songs generally have a humorous tone. [2] [3] Martin left the band in 2015 with the statement that "I solemnly pronounce thrash metal dead" due to the instability of being a touring band and the low income. [4] The band has found a new vocalist and has continued performing live and releasing new albums such as The Omniclasm in 2017. [5] [6] The band has had tours in countries such as Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. [7] [8]
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Lich King | |
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Origin | Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Genres | Thrash metal |
Years active | 2004–present |
Members | Nick Timney Joe Nickerson Mike Dreher Brian Westbrook Zachary Smith |
Website |
lichkingmetal |
Lich King is an American thrash metal band formed in 2004 in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Lich King was formed in 2004 as a solo project by Tom Martin, and it was turned into a full band in 2009. The band was started to honor the thrash metal sound of the 1980s [1] and they were inspired by bands such as Slayer, D.R.I, and Exodus. Lich King's songs generally have a humorous tone. [2] [3] Martin left the band in 2015 with the statement that "I solemnly pronounce thrash metal dead" due to the instability of being a touring band and the low income. [4] The band has found a new vocalist and has continued performing live and releasing new albums such as The Omniclasm in 2017. [5] [6] The band has had tours in countries such as Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. [7] [8]
Current members
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Former members
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