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Lich King (band)

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Lich King
OriginAmherst, Massachusetts, U.S.
GenresThrash metal
Years active2004–present
MembersNick Timney
Joe Nickerson
Mike Dreher
Brian Westbrook
Zachary Smith
Websitelichkingmetal.com Edit this at Wikidata

Lich King is an American thrash metal band formed in 2004 in Amherst, Massachusetts.

History

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Lich King was formed in 2004 as a solo project by Tom Martin, and it was turned into a full band in 2009. The band was started to honor the thrash metal sound of the 1980s[1] and they were inspired by bands such as Slayer, D.R.I, and Exodus. Lich King's songs generally have a humorous tone.[2][3] Martin left the band in 2015 with the statement that "I solemnly pronounce thrash metal dead" due to the instability of being a touring band and the low income.[4] The band has found a new vocalist and has continued performing live and releasing new albums such as The Omniclasm in 2017.[5][6] The band has had tours in countries such as Germany, Australia, and New Zealand.[7][8]

Members

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Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Necromantic Maelstrom (2007)
  • Toxic Zombie Onslaught (2008)
  • World Gone Dead (2010)[9]
  • Super Retro Thrash (2011)
  • Born of the Bomb (2012)
  • The Omniclasm (2017)

Demos

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  • Necromantic Maelstrom (2006)

Extended plays

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  • Do-Over (2014)

References

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  1. ^ "Lich King, Stonecutters, Toxic Ruin". Isthmus. March 18, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  2. ^ North, Iris (January 1, 2015). "Lich King – Do-Over [EP]". PlanetMosh. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Pintgen, Guntram (November 2011). "Review - LICH KING - World Gone Dead". Ox Fanzine (in German). Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  4. ^ "Lich King seek new vocalist". Moshville Times. April 14, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Thrash Attack Album Review: LICH KING The Omniclasm". Metal Injection. April 11, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  6. ^ Small, Chris (March 22, 2022). "CONCERT REVIEW: Lich King - Live at Jewel Nightclub". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Rothe, Dominik (May 8, 2018). "Lich King - "European Tour" 2018 in Osnabrück • metal.de". metal.de. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  8. ^ "US thrashers Lich King and Australia's Hidden Intent team up for Australia & New Zealand tour". The Rockpit. October 31, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  9. ^ "Review - LICH KING - World Gone Dead - Ausgabe #98 - Ox Fanzine". Ox-Fanzine. 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
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