Nasty Savage Explained
| Nasty Savage |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Brandon, Florida, U.S. |
| Genre: | Thrash metal |
| Associated Acts: | Acheron, Lowbrow, Gardy-Loo, Denial Fiend, Havoc Mass [1] |
| Current Members: | Ronnie Galletti
Dave Orman
Pete Sykes
Jim Coker
Kyle Sokol |
Nasty Savage is an American thrash metal band from Brandon, Florida, formed in 1983 by vocalist "Nasty" Ronnie Galletti.[2] The band has undergone various lineup changes, with Galletti and guitarist David Austin remaining the only constant members, until the latter's departure in 2022.[3]
Overview
Nasty Savage rose to popularity primarily due to singer "Nasty" Ronnie Galetti's over-the-top stage show performances (in early shows, he would smash a television sets over his head). They were extremely influential in the emergence of the Florida death metal scene, inspiring bands such as Death and Obituary.[4] The second album Indulgence (1987), featuring the hit single "XXX", was recorded at Progressive Music in Tampa. These recordings helped to get the band signed with heavy metal label Metal Blade Records. After releasing three albums and one EP between 1985 and 1989, they broke up. After there had been speculation about a reunion for some time, their last studio album to date, Psycho Psycho, was released in the spring of 2004, and the band played occasional live shows before disbanding for the second time in 2012. In January 2016, it was reported that Nasty Savage had once again reformed and were working on their fifth studio album Jeopardy Room; progress was slow for nearly a decade prior to its upcoming release on October 4, 2024.[5] [6] [7] [8]
Band members
Current
- "Nasty" Ron Galletti – vocals (1983–1990, 2002–2012, 2016–present)
- Jim Coker – drums (2002–2003, 2016–present)
- Dave Orman – guitars (2022–present)
- Pete Sykes – guitars (2018–present)
- Kyle Sokol – bass (2024–present)
Former
- Fred Dregischan – bass (1983–1985)
- Ben Meyer – guitars (1983–1990, 2002–2012)
- Demian Gordon – guitars (2016–2018)
- Dezso Istvan – bass (1985–1987)
- Chris Moorhouse – bass (1987–1988; died 1988)
- Richard Bateman – bass (1988–1990, 2002–2012, 2016–2018; died 2018)
- Curtis Beeson – drums (1983–1990, 2003–2012)
- David Austin – guitars (1983–1990, 2002–2012, 2016–2022)
- Skotie Carino – bass (2018–2024)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- Nasty Savage (1985)
- Indulgence (1987)
- Penetration Point (1989)
- Psycho Psycho (2004)
- Jeopardy Room (2024)
Other releases
- Wage of Mayhem Demo (1984)
- Live in Brandon Bootleg (1985)
- Abstract Reality EP (1988)
- Wage of Mayhem EP (2002)
- Cleveland 87 Live (2003)
- Wage of Mayhem + Rarities (1983–1985) Compilation (2019)
Notes and References
- Web site: Nasty Savage. December 15, 2011. BNR Metal.
- Book: The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal. Colin Larkin. Colin Larkin (writer). Guinness Publishing. 1995. Second. 0-85112-656-1. 246.
- Web site: Nasty Savage - Announce New Guitarist. Metal Storm. October 19, 2022. October 19, 2022.
- Web site: Stevenson. Arielle. October 22, 2009. The way the music died: The earliest days of Tampa Death Metal. https://web.archive.org/web/20091027025354/https://www.tampabay.com/features/music/the-way-the-music-died-the-earliest-days-of-tampa-death-metal/1046088/. October 27, 2009. Tampa Bay Times. Times Publishing Company. April 26, 2016.
- Web site: Reunited Nasty Savage To Record New Album. January 21, 2016. Blabbermouth.net. September 7, 2018.
- Web site: Nasty Savage – Release Rarities Compilation Album. Metal Storm. September 4, 2021. September 4, 2021.
- Web site: Nasty Savage – Writing First Album In Nearly 20 Years. Metal Storm. May 23, 2022. May 23, 2022.
- Web site: Nasty Savage - To Release Next Full Length In October. Metal Storm. April 27, 2024. April 27, 2024.
