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| alias = Blitzkrieg | |||
| origin = Gold Coast, QLD | |||
| genre = Death metal | |||
| years_active = 1994 - 1998 | |||
| label = Warhead | |||
| associated_acts = [[Obfuscate Mass]] | |||
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| past_members = Johnathon Dao, Dan Maynard, Errol Nyp, Carey Pagan, Drexler Roberts | |||
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*Former Members | *Former Members | ||
**Drexler Roberts (bass) (1994 - 1996) | **Drexler Roberts (bass) (1994 - 1996) | ||
===Band Information=== | ===Band Information=== | ||
Killengod played feverishly blasting total death mayhem with a feel and execution similar to '''Deicide''' but with a far more obvious thrash/black influence. Killengod was formed by Nyp after the dissolution of [[Obfuscate Mass]] under the name Blitzkrieg and roared out of the Gold Coast as a three piece with the under-produced but nonetheless excellent ''Transcendual Consciousness'' (with Drexler Roberts on bass) on a musical mission of vehement anti-religious hatred which was continued mercilessly on the even more superior follow-up album. | Killengod played feverishly blasting total death mayhem with a feel and execution similar to '''Deicide''' but with a far more obvious thrash/black influence. Killengod was formed by Nyp after the dissolution of [[Obfuscate Mass]] under the name '''Blitzkrieg''' and roared out of the Gold Coast as a three piece with the under-produced but nonetheless excellent ''Transcendual Consciousness'' (with Drexler Roberts on bass) on a musical mission of vehement anti-religious hatred which was continued mercilessly on the even more superior follow-up album. | ||
Killengod had the potential to be a name on everyone's lips, with a brutal and unrelenting live performance. In their early days as Blitzkrieg the band was infamous for accidentally setting a Brisbane venue on fire while burning a crucifix onstage. Killengod supported '''Fear Factory''' on their aborted 1996 tour and also opened for '''Cradle of Filth'''. Dao left the band at the end of 1998 and Maynard left shortly afterward. As a result Killengod abruptly came to an end. | Killengod had the potential to be a name on everyone's lips, with a brutal and unrelenting live performance. In their early days as Blitzkrieg the band was infamous for accidentally setting a Brisbane venue on fire while burning a crucifix onstage. Killengod supported '''Fear Factory''' at the only show they played on their aborted 1996 tour and also opened for '''Cradle of Filth'''. Dao left the band at the end of 1998 and Maynard left shortly afterward. As a result Killengod abruptly came to an end. | ||
===Discography=== | ===Discography=== | ||
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[[Category:Bands from Queensland]] | [[Category:Bands from Queensland]] | ||
[[Category:Bands from Gold Coast]] | [[Category:Bands from Gold Coast]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:31, 17 October 2013
Killengod | |
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| Also known as | Blitzkrieg |
| Origin | Gold Coast, QLD |
| Genres | Death metal |
| Years active | 1994 - 1998 |
| Labels | Warhead |
| Associated acts | Obfuscate Mass |
| Past members | Johnathon Dao, Dan Maynard, Errol Nyp, Carey Pagan, Drexler Roberts |
Band Members
- Final Line-Up
- Errol Nyp (vocals, guitar)
- Carey Pagan (vocals, guitar, keys)
- Dan Maynard (vocals, bass)
- Jonathon Dao (vocals, drums)
- Former Members
- Drexler Roberts (bass) (1994 - 1996)
Band Information
Killengod played feverishly blasting total death mayhem with a feel and execution similar to Deicide but with a far more obvious thrash/black influence. Killengod was formed by Nyp after the dissolution of Obfuscate Mass under the name Blitzkrieg and roared out of the Gold Coast as a three piece with the under-produced but nonetheless excellent Transcendual Consciousness (with Drexler Roberts on bass) on a musical mission of vehement anti-religious hatred which was continued mercilessly on the even more superior follow-up album.
Killengod had the potential to be a name on everyone's lips, with a brutal and unrelenting live performance. In their early days as Blitzkrieg the band was infamous for accidentally setting a Brisbane venue on fire while burning a crucifix onstage. Killengod supported Fear Factory at the only show they played on their aborted 1996 tour and also opened for Cradle of Filth. Dao left the band at the end of 1998 and Maynard left shortly afterward. As a result Killengod abruptly came to an end.
Discography
Albums:
| 1996 | Transcendual Consciousness | Warhead | |
| 1998 | Into the Ancient Moon | Warhead |
Compilation tracks:
| Year | Track Title | Album Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | "Dominated Spirit" | A.I.R. Vol 2 | A.I.R. |