Lich King (band)

Lich King
Lich King
Origin	Amherst, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres	Thrash metal
Years active	2004–present
Members	Nick Timney; Joe Nickerson; Mike Dreher; Brian Westbrook; Zachary Smith
Website	lichkingmetal.com

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)

References

^ "Lich King, Stonecutters, Toxic Ruin". Isthmus. March 18, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
^ North, Iris (January 1, 2015). "Lich King – Do-Over [EP]". PlanetMosh. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ Pintgen, Guntram (November 2011). "Review - LICH KING - World Gone Dead". Ox Fanzine (in German). Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ "Lich King seek new vocalist". Moshville Times. April 14, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
^ "Thrash Attack Album Review: LICH KING The Omniclasm". Metal Injection. April 11, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ Small, Chris (March 22, 2022). "CONCERT REVIEW: Lich King - Live at Jewel Nightclub". Ghost Cult Magazine. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ Rothe, Dominik (May 8, 2018). "Lich King - "European Tour" 2018 in Osnabrück • metal.de". metal.de. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ "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.
^ "Review - LICH KING - World Gone Dead - Ausgabe #98 - Ox Fanzine". Ox-Fanzine. 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2024.

External links

[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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