Wretched (doom metal band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990s |
| Headquarters | Maryland , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
Wretched was a doom metal group originating from Maryland, active during the 1990s in the United States.
Biography
In the early 1990s, Wretched was one of several Maryland-based doom metal acts to secure a contract with Hellhound Records. The band produced three albums under Hellhound before their initial breakup. Vocalist Dave Sherman subsequently took on bass duties in Spirit Caravan and also provided vocals for Earthride. Following the recording of Center of the Universe, drummer Gary Isom joined the lineup and later collaborated again with Sherman in Spirit Caravan.
Throughout the next ten years, the band’s activity was sporadic. Although they officially parted ways in 2005, Wretched announced a reunion featuring new members in 2006. The following year, they re-released Center of the Universe through their own label, Highland Ridge Records.
After the passing of Jon Blank in May 2009, Wretched disbanded once more. That same year saw the posthumous release of their EP Black Ambience.
Members
- Dave Sherman – vocals
- Jon Blank – vocals
- Jeff Parsons – guitar
- John Koutsioukis – bass
- Cougin – drums
- Gus Baslika – drums on Life Out There and Psychosomatic Medicine
- Mike Phillips – drums on Center of the Universe
- Gary Isom – drums
Discography
- Life Out There (Hellhound Records, 1993)
- Psychosomatic Medicine (Hellhound Records, 1994)
- Center of the Universe (Hellhound Records, 1995)
- Black Ambience (Psychedoomelic Records, 2009)
Reissue
- Center of the Universe (Highland Ridge Records, 2007)