Morbid Saint

Morbid Saint was formed on November 1, 1984{{Cite web|url=http://bravewords.com/news/morbid-saint-century-media-to-reissue-classic-spectrum-of-death|title=MORBID SAINT – Century Media To Reissue Classic Spectrum Of Death|website=Bravewords.com|accessdate=October 16, 2020}} in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The band debuted a demo in 1988 titled Lock Up Your Children, licensed by Edge Entertainment to Mexican label Avanzada Metálica, who reissued it as a full-length album in 1989 under the title Spectrum of Death;{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/morbid-saint-spectrum_2.htm|title=Morbid Saint - Spectrum of Death (Reissue)|publisher=metal-temple.com|access-date=January 28, 2022}}{{cite web |last=Lee |first=Cosmo |date=September 25, 2006 |title=Morbid Saint – Spectrum of Death |url=https://www.invisibleoranges.com/morbid-saint-spectrum-of-death/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209212714/https://www.invisibleoranges.com/morbid-saint-spectrum-of-death/ |archive-date=February 9, 2023 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Invisible Oranges}}{{cite web|url=https://metaladdicts.com/morbid-saint-see-the-spectrum-of-death/|title=MORBID SAINT See the 'Spectrum of Death'|date=May 15, 2021|publisher=metaladdicts.com|access-date=January 28, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.horrorsociety.com/2016/02/15/morbid-saint-kick-off-presale-for-spectrum-of-death-vinyl-reissue-extended-edition-launch-preview-tracks/|title=MORBID SAINT Kick Off Presale For "Spectrum Of Death" Vinyl Reissue & Extended Edition|date=February 15, 2016|publisher=horrorsociety.com|access-date=January 28, 2022}} however, it was not released other territories until years later.{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/master/288697-Morbid-Saint-Spectrum-Of-Death|title=Morbid Saint – Spectrum Of Death|publisher=Discogs.com|access-date=January 28, 2022}} In 1992, they released a fan-exclusive demo titled Destruction System as an advance cassette for a planned second full-length, but never was officially released in latter form. A single-sided demo titled The Black Tape was released later that year containing only four tracks from the Destruction System demo. The band then split-up in 1994.

In early 2010, Morbid Saint announced their reunion with a new line-up, performing various shows in the U.S. and abroad, including the 2012 edition of Maryland Deathfest, Metal on the Rocks in Mexico City and the 2013 edition of the Keep It True festival in Germany.{{cite web| url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/reunited-morbid-saint-schedules-more-dates/|title=Reunited MORBID SAINT Schedules More Dates|date=July 11, 2012|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=July 11, 2012}} In 2012, the band released the compilation album Thrashaholic, containing both Spectrum of Death and Destruction System in remastered CD-R format, with four new songs and a live DVD in DVD-R format.

In 2014, the band released the live album Beyond the States of Hell, which was recorded live from Beijing. In November 2015, Destruction System was officially released as the band's second full-length album that was originally intended for release in 1992, but went unfinished since then, with new artwork.

By 2022, Morbid Saint had begun writing new material for their third album Swallowed by Hell, which was released on February 9, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=44890|title=Morbid Saint - Announce New Lineup, Writing First Album In Almost 35 Years|publisher=Metal Storm|access-date=January 28, 2022|date=January 28, 2022}}

;Current members

• Jay Visser – guitar {{small|(1984–1994, 2010–present)}}
• Jim Fergades – guitar {{small|(1984–1994, 2010, 2022–present)}}
• Pat Lind – vocals {{small|(1988–1994, 2010–2016, 2022–present)}}
• Bob Zabel – bass {{small|(2010–present)}}
• DJ Bagemehl – drums {{small|(2016–present)}}

;Former members

• Lee Reynolds – drums {{small|(1984–1994)}}
• Mike Chapa – vocals, bass {{small|(1984–1987)}}
• Tony Paletti – bass {{small|(1987–1990)}}
• Bob Sinjakovic – vocals {{small|(1987–1988)}}
• Gary Beimel – bass {{small|(1990–1994)}}
• Chris Jacobs – drums {{small|(2010)}}
• Randy Wall – drums {{small|(2010–2016)}}
• Kevin Koski – guitar {{small|(2011–2013)}}
• Marco Martell – guitar {{small|(2015–2016)}}
• Cliff Wagner – vocals {{small|(2016–2022)}}
• Martin Russell Gesch – guitar {{small|(2016–2022)}}

;Timeline

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;Studio albums

• Spectrum of Death (1989)
• Destruction System (2015)
• Swallowed by Hell (2024)

;Live albums

• Beyond the States of Hell (2014)

;Demos

• Lock up Your Children (1988)
• Destruction System (1992)

{{reflist}}

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Morbid_Saint/8939

• {{Official website|http://www.morbidsaint.com}}

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Category:American thrash metal musical groups

Category:Heavy metal musical groups from Wisconsin

Category:Musical groups established in 1986

Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1994

Category:1986 establishments in Wisconsin