Lich King (band) explained

Lich King
Origin:	Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genre:	Thrash metal
Years Active:	2004–present
Current Members:	Nick Timney Joe Nickerson Mike Dreher Brian Westbrook Zachary Smith

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

History

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

Current members

• Tom Martin – vocals (2004–2015), songwriting (2004–present)
• Brian Westbrook – drums, percussion, songwriting (2004–present)
• Joe Nickerson – bass (2004–2010), rhythm guitar (2011–present)
• Nick Timney – bass (2013–2014), lead guitar (2015–present)
• Mike Dreher – bass (2015–present)
• Zachary Smith – vocals (2017–present)

Former members

• Erick Herrera – guitar (2004–2010)
• Kevin Taylor – guitar (2004–2010)
• Dave Hughes – bass (2011–2013)
• Rob Pellegri – lead guitar (2011–2015)
• Ryan Taylor – vocals (2015–2017)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

• 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

• Necromantic Maelstrom (2006)

Extended plays

• Do-Over (2014)

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-03-18 . Lich King, Stonecutters, Toxic Ruin . 21 February 2024 . Isthmus.
2. Web site: North . Iris . 2015-01-01 . Lich King – Do-Over [EP] ]. 2024-03-19 . PlanetMosh . en-GB.
3. Web site: Pintgen . Guntram . November 2011 . Review - LICH KING - World Gone Dead . 2024-03-19 . Ox Fanzine . de.
4. News: Lich King seek new vocalist . 21 February 2024 . Moshville Times . 14 April 2015.
5. Web site: 2017-04-11 . Thrash Attack Album Review: LICH KING The Omniclasm . 2024-03-19 . Metal Injection . en-US.
6. Web site: Small . Chris . 2022-03-22 . CONCERT REVIEW: Lich King - Live at Jewel Nightclub . 2024-03-19 . Ghost Cult Magazine . en-US.
7. Web site: Rothe . Dominik . 2018-05-08 . Lich King - "European Tour" 2018 in Osnabrück • metal.de . 2024-03-19 . metal.de.
8. Web site: 2017-10-31 . US thrashers Lich King and Australia's Hidden Intent team up for Australia & New Zealand tour . 2024-03-19 . The Rockpit . en-GB.
9. Web site: Review - LICH KING - World Gone Dead - Ausgabe #98 - Ox Fanzine . . 12 March 2024 . 2011.