Genre(s):
Thrash Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Society, violence
Origin:
Germany (Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia)
Formed In:
1984
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Arnd Klink - Guitar (1987-1990, 2007), Vocals (2007) (Crypt (Deu), Eure Erben)
Andreas "Lacky" Lakaw aka "Torturer" - Drums (1984-1990, 2007), Vocals (1984-86) (Charger (Deu), Eure Erben, Fake Dealer)
Oliver "Emma" Emanowski - Bass (1989, 2007), Keyboards (1989) (Eure Erben, Scanner)
Jörg "Jöter" Hagenkötter - Guitar (1988, 2007) (Eure Erben)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Oliver "Olli" Fernickel aka "Zeutan" (1986-1989) (R.I.P. 9th February 1998, heart failure) (Crypt (Deu))
Rolf "Ray" Druschel aka Dante (1989-1990) (R.I.P. 17th January 2004) (Aterial, Preacher (Deu))
Guitar:
Uwe "Damager" Christophers (1984)
Andreas "Skull" Becker (1984-1985)
Pierre "Axe Terminator" Danielzyk (1986-1989) (Jester's March, Faithealer)
Bass:
Hartmut "Agony" Schöner (1984-1985)
Detlef Bartfeld (1986)
Bruno "Raper" (1986-1987)
Thomas Becker (1987-1988) (Holy Moses (Deu))
Timo Oehlke (1988-1990) (Red House, Loud 'N' Proud)
Additional notes
On the photo from L to R: Pierre Danielzyk, Andreas Lakaw, Olli Fernickel, Arnd Klink, Thomas Becker
- The band has re-united under the new name Eure Erben.
Unofficial Discography:
2008 "The Demos" DOLP Vinyl by High Roller Rec.
- There is some confusion concerning the names of some of the early band members. Listed above is either the version from the official website (which in some cases isn't sure either) or the most common version. Alternate spellings are marked with a question mark.
- The LP "Defenders of Justice" was later re-released on CD under two (!) different titles, as "Bloodbath" (by Gama) and as "Broken Heart" (by LaserLight).
- The band has re-united under the new name Eure Erben.
Unofficial Discography:
2008 "The Demos" DOLP Vinyl by High Roller Rec.
- There is some confusion concerning the names of some of the early band members. Listed above is either the version from the official website (which in some cases isn't sure either) or the most common version. Alternate spellings are marked with a question mark.
- The LP "Defenders of Justice" was later re-released on CD under two (!) different titles, as "Bloodbath" (by Gama) and as "Broken Heart" (by LaserLight).
Discography:
Darkness - The Evil Curse [demo] - 1985
Darkness - Iron Force - Rehearsal [demo] - 1985
Darkness - Attack The Mephisto [demo] - 1986
Darkness - Spawn Of The Dark One [demo] - 1986
Darkness - Titanic War [demo] - 1986
Darkness - Cleans Pforzheim [demo] - 1987
Darkness - Promo Tape [demo] - 1987
Darkness - Death Squad [full-length] - 1987
Darkness - Defenders Of Justice [full-length] - 1988
Darkness - Spawn Of The Last One [demo] - 1989
Darkness - Conclusion And Revival [full-length] - 1989
Darkness - Bocholt Live Squad [live] - 2005
Darkness - XXIX [single] - 2015
Darkness - The Gasoline Solution [full-length] - 2016
Darkness - First Class Violence [full-length] - 2018
Darkness - Over And Out [ep] - 2020
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Official site:
www.death-squad.de.vu
