Acheron

Acheron is an American blackened death metal band, originally based in Ohio.

History

Founded in 1988 by vocalist/bassist/songwriter Vincent Crowley (formerly of Nocturnus, and leader of the satanic youth group "Order of the Evil Eye"), Acheron's musical output is almost exclusively Satanic and anti-Christian in content. Early albums featured interludes by Peter H. Gilmore. Crowley was appointed a priest in the Church of Satan by its founder, Anton Szandor LaVey, and began spending a lot of his time debating local televangelists, limiting Acheron's output for a time. He later disassociated himself from the church to act independently.

In 2003, the band released an album of cover versions, Tribute to the Devil's Music, including songs originally recorded by Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Kreator, and Celtic Frost.

Lineup

Vincent Crowley - bass, vocals (1988-present)
Kyle Severn - drums (2002-present)
Max Otworth - guitar (2006-present)
Former members
Vincent Breeding - lead guitar (1992-1994)
Michael Estes - lead guitar (1996-2003)
Bill "Belial" Koblak - guitar (1988)
Peter Slate - guitar (1991)
Tony Blakk - guitar (1992-1994)
Ben Meyer - guitar (1998)
Adina Blase - keyboards (1998)
John Scott - keyboards (1996-1998)
James Strauss - drums (1991)
Mike Browning - drums (1992-1994)
Richard Christy - drums (1996)
Tony Laureano - drums (1998)
Jonathan Lee - drums (1998-1999)

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