Genre(s):
Brutal Black/Death Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Death, Murder, Brutality
Origin:
United States of America (Baltimore, Maryland)
Formed In:
1993
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Rob Kline - Vocals (1993-1999, 2008) (Fleshtized, Psychotogen, Hatred Unleashed)
Kelly McLauchlin - Guitar (1993-) (Resistance (USA), Unholy Ghost, Diabolic, Cauldron, Equinox (USA), Angelcorpse)
Kelly Conlon - Bass (2008-) (Monstrosity (USA), Death, Eternal Tragedy, Infinity Minus One, Vital Remains)
Chris Pernia - Drums (1994-2000, 2005, 2008-) (Psychotogen)
Former/Past Member(s):
Guitars:
Tom Persons (1996-1997) (Mucus Membrane, Psypheria, Sadistic Torment)
Mike Harrison (1998) (Kommissar, Misery Index, Psychotogen, Autumn Dawn, Sadistic Torment)
Bill Hayden (2000-2002) (Dwelling Madness)
Bass:
Tony Pernia (1994-1999) (Psychotogen)
Ralph Runyan (and Vocals) (2000-2002) (Corrupture)
Drums:
John Grden (2000-2001) (Fear of God, Fires of Gomorrah, Have Mercy, Deadly Aggressor, Infidel (USA))
Mike Perigo (Live) (2002)
Additional notes:
Please do not add the following (they were bootlegs or unofficial):
"Tunnel Vision," demo 1989
"Let the Demons Rest," demo 1995
"Summoned to Suffer," single/demo 2001
Pessimist participated in the "Megaded - A Tribute To Megadeth" (Dwell Records, 1999), covering the song "Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good," The "Tribute to Kreator" CD (Full Moon Productions, 1999) covering the song ''The Pestilence'' and in the "Demonic Plague - Tribute To Death" (Dwell Records, 2000), covering the song "1000 Eyes." All of those songs are available on the 2008 release.
Contact: pessimist666@pessimist.com
Discography:
Pessimist - Dark Reality [demo] - 1993
Pessimist - Dark Reality Ii [demo] - 1994
Pessimist - Absence Of Light [demo] - 1995
Pessimist - Cult Of The Initiated [full-length] - 1997
Pessimist - Blood For The Gods [full-length] - 1999
Pessimist - Slaughtering The Faithful [full-length] - 2002
Pessimist - Evolution Unto Evil [best of/compilation] - 2008
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Official site:
http://www.myspace.com/pessimist
Pessimist - Cult Of The Initiated [full-length] - 1997 by kremator
Pessimist - Blood For The Gods [full-length] - 1999 by kremator
Pessimist - Slaughtering The Faithful [full-length] - 2002 by anvic
Pessimist - Evolution Unto Evil [best of/compilation] - 2008 by johnbutoff
