Genre(s):
Speed/Thrash Metal
Lyrical theme(s):
Politics, war, humor
Origin:
Germany (Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia)
Formed In:
1983
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Robert Gonnella - vocals (1983-1989, 2002-) (Checker Patrol)
Jürgen "Scholli" Scholz - guitar (1984-1987, 2002-)
Michael "Micha" Hoffman - guitar (1983-1984, 1987-1989, 2004-) (Checker Patrol, Sodom)
Frank Nellen - drums (1987-1989, 2004-)
Former/past member(s):
Guitars:
Mettmann (1984)
Olaf (1989)
Dinko Vekic (1983-1989, 2002-2005)
Drums:
Jason Kubke - Drums (1983)
Andreas "Psycho Danger" (1983-1987)
Atomic Steif (2002-2004) (Stahlträger, Sodom, Holy Moses, Living Death, Violent Force, Sacred Chao)
Bass:
Markus "Lulle" Ludwig (1983-1989) (Checker Patrol)
Joachim Hopf (2002-2005) (Tusk, Guest in Belfry)
Ufo Walter (2005-2007)
Additional notes:
In 1989 the band split up. This decision was caused by an unfortunate event - the band's equipment (instruments and other stuff) was stolen. The members had no money to buy some new gear, so they decided to split up. Between 1989 and 2002 the members had met a couple of times, without any effect, but after one meeting in 2002 everything went perfectly and they finally reunited.
Discography:
Assassin - Holy Terror [demo] - 1985
Assassin - The Saga of Nemesis [demo] - 1986
Assassin - The Upcoming Terror [full-length] - 1986
Assassin - Live '87 [demo] - 1987
Assassin - Interstellar Experience [full-length] - 1988
Assassin - Last Demo [demo] - 1989
Assassin - The Assassin... Live Forever [live] - 2003
Assassin - The Club [full-length] - 2005
Assassin - Breaking The Silence [demo] - 2008
Assassin - Breaking The Silence [full-length] - 2011
Assassin - Combat Cathedral [full-length] - 2016
Assassin - Bestia Immundis [full-length] - 2020
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Official site:
www.assassin-online.de
