Genre(s):
Thrash/Death Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Death, Zombies, Murder
Origin:
United States of America (Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas)
Formed In:
1983
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Bruce Corbitt - Vocals (1986-1989, 2005-) (Texas Metal Alliance, K.O.D., Malignancy, Warbeast (USA))
Mike Scaccia - Guitar (also vocals 1983-1986) (Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Blohole, Spectrum)
Casey Orr - Bass, Vocals (Warlock (USA), Gwar, Speedealer, Blohole, The Hellions, Burden Brothers, X-Cops, Texas Metal Alliance)
Harden Harrison - Drums, Vocals (Warlock (USA), Speedealer)
Former/Past Member(s):
Doyle Bright - Vocals, Live Rhythm Guitar (1989-1991) (Hallows Eve, Two Pronged Crown)
Pete Lee - Guitar (Gwar, X-Cops, Warlock (USA), Sedition (USA))
Mike Dunn - Drums (X-Cops)
Additional notes:
Not to be confused with the other Rigor Mortis who later became Immolation.

Rigor Mortis has been regarded as the first death metal band to be signed to a major label (Capitol Records).

The song "Foaming at the Mouth" was featured on the soundtrack to the Hulk Hogan film "Mr.Nanny" in 1993, through Capitol Records.
Released the Track "Grudge Fuck" on the "Dude You Rock - Dallas 1990" sampler.

Discography:
Rigor Mortis - Demo 1986 [demo] - 1986
Rigor Mortis - Demons [single] - 1988
Rigor Mortis - Re-animator / Bodily Dismemberment [single] - 1988
Rigor Mortis - Rigor Mortis [full-length] - 1988
Rigor Mortis - Freaks [ep] - 1989
Rigor Mortis - Rigor Mortis Vs. The Earth [full-length] - 1991

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Official site:

http://www.myspace.com/rigormortis