Mortician

Mortician is a death metal / deathgrind two piece band from Yonkers, New York founded in 1989. They have released most of their albums since the House by the Cemetery EP on Relapse Records but have released their latest album on their own label, Mortician Records. They have toured several times through America and Europe. The band is heavily inspired by horror movies, which is expressed in the lyrics, the artwork and the use of samples throughout their discography.

History

Mortician was formed in 1989 under the name Casket. The band's name was later changed to Mortician after writing their first song, "Mortician".

The band began using a drum machine after original drummer Matt Sicher was dismissed in 1991. However, when performing live, a replacement drummer is hired.

In 2005, vocalist Will Rahmer was arrested by Polish police for stealing a taxi following the band's performance in Zielona Gora.

Mortician is mostly famous for their unique down tone deathgrind sound which has lead them to be the forefront of the underground scene since their first debut album.

Members

Will Rahmer ? bass guitar and Vocals
Roger J. Beaujard ? guitars, drum programming and formerly drums (Live)
Sam Inzerra ? drums
Former members
John McEntee ? guitars
Matt Sicher ? drums
Anthony Prieto - Guitar (Live)
George Torres ? drums (live)
Desmond Tolhurst ? bass guitar, guitars
Dave Culross ? drums (live)
Ron Kachnic ? guitars (studio/live)
Brian Sekula ? guitars (Live)
Vic Novack ? drums (Live)
Mike Maldonado - drums (Live)

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