Genre(s):
Thrash Metal
Origin:
United Kingdom (Preston, Lancashire, England)
Formed In:
1988
Status:
Active
Complete lineup:
Dennis Gasser Drums (1988-1997, 2005-2006, 2013-present)
See also: Hellfighter, ex-Sweet Vengeance
Kristian "Stan" Havard Guitars (1988-1997), Guitars (lead) (2005-2006, 2013-present)
See also: Hellfighter, ex-Sweet Vengeance
Chris Shires Bass (2013-present)
See also: Hellfighter, Gone til Winter
Jay Walsh Vocals, Guitars (2017-present)
See also: Bull-Riff Stampede, ex-Fourwaykill, ex-Blaze Bayley
Former/Past Member(s):
Paul "Macka" MacKenzie Bass (1988-1997, 2005-2006, 2013)
See also: ex-Sweet Vengeance
Chris Astley Vocals, Guitars (1988-1995, 2005-2006, 2013-2015)
See also: ex-Sweet Vengeance
Andy Rudd Guitars (1995-1997)
Simon Gordon Vocals (1995-1997)
See also: Hellfighter, Kill II This, ex-City of God, ex-Thousand Points of Hate, ex-Sentinel
Additional notes:
Formed in 1988, British thrashers Xentrix (pronounced "Zen-tricks") began their careers by playing metal covers before focusing all of their efforts on coming up with original material.
Initially known as Sweet Vengeance (they recorded an unreleased four-song demo under that name and sent it out to labels and magazines), guitarist/vocalist Chris Astley, guitarist Kristian Havard, drummer Dennis Gasser and bassist Paul Mackenzie created enough of a stir through their live performances that the English branch of Roadrunner Records took notice and signed the group in January 1989.
The band's debut album, Shattered Existence, produced by John Cuniberti, was released later that year. A bunch of scattered live performances followed with the band embarking on their first headlining UK tour in May 1990.
To coincide with the tour, the quartet issued a brand new three-song EP featuring a cover of Ray Parker Jr's "Ghostbusters", scoring some controversy because of the Ghostbusters logo on their EP. The success of this EP led to the recording of the band's second LP for Roadrunner, which, issued in late 1990 under the title For Whose Advantage?.
Immediately following the album's release, the band hit the touring trail again, this time venturing over to Europe for the first time as support to label mates Annihilator. Later, Xentrix entered Loco Studios in South Wales to record two brand new tracks, "Pure Thought" and "Shadows Of Doubt", which were later released in EP form along with three live numbers recorded in their hometown in 1991. At the end, the band recorded a three-track demo in 1995 with Chris on vocals, and then shortly after he left the band.
Compilation Appearances
- "False Ideals" on Kings of Speed Metal (Roadrunner, 1990)
- "Balance of Power" on Thrash the Wall (Roadrunner, 1990)
- "Pure Thought" on Metal Rock Thrash & Speed (Diamond, 1991)
- "Pure Thought" on Breaking Barriers Vol. 3 (Roadrunner, 1991)
- "All Bleed Red" on Headbangers Club - Heavy Metal Hits (Roadrunner, 1992)
- "The Order of Chaos" on Roadrunner Records Presents Songs of Pain (Roadrunner, 1992)
Initially known as Sweet Vengeance (they recorded an unreleased four-song demo under that name and sent it out to labels and magazines), guitarist/vocalist Chris Astley, guitarist Kristian Havard, drummer Dennis Gasser and bassist Paul Mackenzie created enough of a stir through their live performances that the English branch of Roadrunner Records took notice and signed the group in January 1989.
The band's debut album, Shattered Existence, produced by John Cuniberti, was released later that year. A bunch of scattered live performances followed with the band embarking on their first headlining UK tour in May 1990.
To coincide with the tour, the quartet issued a brand new three-song EP featuring a cover of Ray Parker Jr's "Ghostbusters", scoring some controversy because of the Ghostbusters logo on their EP. The success of this EP led to the recording of the band's second LP for Roadrunner, which, issued in late 1990 under the title For Whose Advantage?.
Immediately following the album's release, the band hit the touring trail again, this time venturing over to Europe for the first time as support to label mates Annihilator. Later, Xentrix entered Loco Studios in South Wales to record two brand new tracks, "Pure Thought" and "Shadows Of Doubt", which were later released in EP form along with three live numbers recorded in their hometown in 1991. At the end, the band recorded a three-track demo in 1995 with Chris on vocals, and then shortly after he left the band.
Compilation Appearances
- "False Ideals" on Kings of Speed Metal (Roadrunner, 1990)
- "Balance of Power" on Thrash the Wall (Roadrunner, 1990)
- "Pure Thought" on Metal Rock Thrash & Speed (Diamond, 1991)
- "Pure Thought" on Breaking Barriers Vol. 3 (Roadrunner, 1991)
- "All Bleed Red" on Headbangers Club - Heavy Metal Hits (Roadrunner, 1992)
- "The Order of Chaos" on Roadrunner Records Presents Songs of Pain (Roadrunner, 1992)
Discography:
Xentrix - Hunger For Death [demo] - 1987
Xentrix - Shattered Existence [demo] - 1988
Xentrix & Little Angels & The Almighty & Vain [Split] - 1989
Xentrix - Shattered Existence [full-length] - 1989
Xentrix - Ghost Busters [single] - 1990
Xentrix - For Whose Advantage? [full-length] - 1990
Xentrix - Dilute To Taste [ep] - 1991
Xentrix - The Order Of Chaos [single] - 1992
Xentrix - Kin [full-length] - 1992
Xentrix - Demo '94 [demo] - 1994
Xentrix - Scourge [full-length] - 1996
Xentrix - Bury the Pain [Full-length] - 2019
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