Atrophy (band)

Atrophy
Also known as	Heresy (1986–1987)
Origin	Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Genres	Thrash metal
Years active	1986–1990, 2015–present
Labels	Roadrunner Records
Past members	James Gulotta Tim Kelly Chris Lykins Rick Skowron Brian Zimmerman

Atrophy is a thrash metal band formed in Tucson, Arizona.

Career

Atrophy, originally named Heresy, was formed in 1986 by Chris Lykins, James Gulotta, and Brian Zimmerman. Tim Kelly and Rick Skowron later joined the band.

In 1987, the band produced two cassette demos and were subsequently picked up by thrash metal label, Roadrunner Records. They recorded two albums: Socialized Hate in 1988 and Violent By Nature in 1990. They toured the U.S. and Europe with bands like Sacred Reich, Forced Entry and Coroner. Following the European tour, Lykins left the band. Atrophy was subsequently dropped by their record label.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

The band reformed in 2015.^[5]

Former members

• Brian Zimmerman - vocals
• Chris Lykins - guitar
• Rick Skowron - guitar
• James Gulotta - bass
• Tim Kelly - drums

Discography

Studio albums

• Socialized Hate (1988)
• Violent by Nature (1990)

Demos

• Chemical Dependency demo (1987)
• second demo (1987)

Compilations

• Demolition - Scream Your Brains Out! (1988) - Metal Forces compilation with the songs "Chemical Dependency" and "Preacher, Preacher"
• Stars On Thrash (1988) - Roadrunner Records compilation with the song "Chemical Dependency"

References

1. "Atrophy". last.fm. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
2. "Atrophy". sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
3. "Atrophy - Discography - Metal Kingdom". metalkingdom.net. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
4. "Retro Recommendation: Atrophy - Socialized Hate - Heavy Metal". heavymetal.about.com. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
5. "Thrash Underdogs Atrophy Return!". Worship Metal. July 19, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2015.

External links

• Atrophy at Roadrunner Records