
Genre(s):
Doom Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Loneliness, Depression, Substance Abuse, Death
Origin:
United States of America (Los Angeles, California)
Formed In:
1980
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Scott "Wino" Weinrich - Vocals (previously also guitar) (1986-1991, 2003, 2008-) (The Obsessed, Place of Skulls, Spirit Caravan, Shrinebuilder, The Hidden Hand, Solace (USA), Lost Breed (USA), Paul Chain, Victor Griffin)
Dave Chandler - Guitar, occasionally vocals (1980-) (Debris Inc.)
Mark Adams - Bass (1980-)
Henry Vasquez - Drums (2009-) (Archie Bunker, Blood of the Sun, Sourvein)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Scott Reagers (1980-1986, 1994-1996)
Christian Lindersson (1991-1994) (Count Raven, Lord Vicar, Terra Firma)
Drums:
Armando Acosta (1980-1996, 2003, 2008-2009) (Dirty Red) (R.I.P. September 23, 1952 - November 25, 2010)
Additional notes
One of the first doom metal bands, influenced by Black Sabbath.
Saint Vitus were formed in 1979 under the name Tyrant with Scott Reagers (vocals), Dave Chandler (guitar), Mark Adams (bass), and Armando Costa (drums), but changed their name to Saint Vitus a year later. In the mid-1980s, while The Obsessed were on hiatus, Scott "Wino" Weinrich would join the band up to their 1989 album "V". They released two more albums without him before splitting up in 1996.
The band briefly reunited for a few shows in 2003. When Debris Inc. and The Hidden Hand were both put on ice for good, Saint Vitus decided to stay reunited full time. According to Wino, there will be a new album, but the band needs to find a new record label first.
Saint Vitus were formed in 1979 under the name Tyrant with Scott Reagers (vocals), Dave Chandler (guitar), Mark Adams (bass), and Armando Costa (drums), but changed their name to Saint Vitus a year later. In the mid-1980s, while The Obsessed were on hiatus, Scott "Wino" Weinrich would join the band up to their 1989 album "V". They released two more albums without him before splitting up in 1996.
The band briefly reunited for a few shows in 2003. When Debris Inc. and The Hidden Hand were both put on ice for good, Saint Vitus decided to stay reunited full time. According to Wino, there will be a new album, but the band needs to find a new record label first.

Discography:
Saint Vitus - 1983 Demo [demo] - 1983
Saint Vitus - Saint Vitus - 1984
Saint Vitus - War Is Our Destiny - 1985
Saint Vitus - Hallow's Victim - 1985
Saint Vitus - The Walking Dead [EP] - 1985
Saint Vitus - Born Too Late - 1986
Saint Vitus - Thirsty And Miserable [ep] - 1987
Saint Vitus - Mournful Cries - 1988
Saint Vitus - Live [Live] - 1990
Saint Vitus - V - 1990
Saint Vitus - Heavier Than Thou [Compilation] - 1991
Saint Vitus - Children of Doom (C.O.D.) (Children Of Doom) - 1993
Saint Vitus - Die Healing - 1995
Saint Vitus - Reunion 2003 - Live In Chicago [dvd] - 2007
Saint Vitus - Blessed Night [ep] - 2012
Saint Vitus - Lillie: F-65 [full-length] - 2012
Saint Vitus - Live Vol. 2 [live] - 2016
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