Damien Thorne is American heavy metal band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1983.
History The band was formed in 1983 in Chicago, Illinois by guitarist Ken Mandat, and vocalist Justin Fate. The band's name was taken from a horror book The Omen. In 1984, the band recorded a demo called Sign of the Jackal, and after that in 1986 released an album with the same name. It was released on RoadRunner Records, and the band's own label called "Jackal Productions.
Musical style Damien Thorne's musical style has mainly been described as heavy metal, speed metal, and power metal. In an interview, guitarist, Ken Mandat replied as follows:
Band members Current Warren Halverson – vocals Ken Mandat – guitar Mick Lucid – bass Kevin Tarpey – drums
Former Mike Browz – drums Rick Browz – bass Brian Buxbaum – keyboard Justin Fate - Vocals George Shelton - guitar Sean Ostes - guitar Matt Heuser - guitar Sanders Pate - bass Tom Dades - bass Jeff Mohr - guitar Tom Krez - drums Pete Pagonis - drums Michael Alvino - guitar Joe Martina - vocals Martin DeBourge Brian Horak
Discography 1984 – Sign of the Jackal (Demo) 1986 – Sign of the Jackal (LP, Roadrunner Records) 2001 – Wrath of Darkness (LP, None) 2004 – Wrath of Darkness (Reissue, Criminal Records) 2005 – Haunted Mind (LP, Jackal Productions) 2011 – End of the Game (LP, None) 2015 – Soul Stealer (LP, None)
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