Exumer
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 in Wiesbaden, Germany |
| Founder | Mem V. Stein, Ray Mensh |
| Headquarters | Wiesbaden , Germany |
| Products | Studio albums, demos |
Exumer is a thrash metal band originating from Germany, established in 1985 in Wiesbaden by vocalist and bassist Mem V. Stein alongside guitarist Ray Mensh. After producing two demos and two studio albums, the group disbanded in 1991. They briefly reunited for a performance at Wacken Open Air in 2001 before officially reforming in 2008 with original members V. Stein and Mensh.
History
Their initial release, Possessed by Fire (1986), reflected a sound comparable to their label peers Angel Dust. The subsequent album, Rising from the Sea (1987), exhibited a more pronounced influence from Slayer, largely attributed to vocalist Paul Arakari’s vocal delivery, which bore resemblance to Tom Araya’s style. Following this album, Exumer ceased activities but came together again for a singular appearance at Wacken Open Air in 2001. In 2009, they released a demo featuring the track "Waking the Fire". Their third full-length record, Fire & Damnation, was launched in April 2012, succeeded by The Raging Tides in 2016. The band's fifth studio album, Hostile Defiance, was unveiled on 5 April 2019. As of May 2024, Exumer is engaged in creating new compositions for an upcoming release.
Band members
- Current lineup
- Mem V. Stein – vocals , bass
- Ray Mensh – guitar
- Matthias Kassner – drums
- Marc B – guitar
- Alex Voss – bass
- Past members
- Bernie Siedler – guitar
- Syke Bornetto – drums
- Paul Arakari – vocals, bass , guitar
- John Cadden – vocals
- Franz Pries – bass
- Bernd Cramer – drums
- J.P. Rapp – drums
- H.K. – guitar
- L.O.P. – drums
- T. Schiavo – bass
Studio albums
- Possessed by Fire (1986)
- Rising from the Sea (1987)
- Fire & Damnation (2012)
- The Raging Tides (2016)
- Hostile Defiance (2019)
Demos
- A Mortal in Black (1985)
- Whips & Chains (1989)
- Waking the Fire (2009)
References
- Sources