HERETIC Introduce New Lineup; New Album Due This Year
January 13, 2012, 12 years ago
Reformed Los Angeles-based thrash metallers HERETIC (formerly signed to Metal Blade Records) have issued the following band update:
"We would like to officially welcome to the lineup, Angelo Espino on bass, and Ignazio (Iggy) Coppola on drums. We are working on the live set, and new songs for the next CD."Heretic's new lineup:
Julian Mendez - Vocals
Brian Korban - Guitar
Angelo Espino - Bass
Glenn Rogers - Guitar
Ignazio "Iggy" Coppola - Drums
Heretic was born during the mid 80's in Southern California. They were one of the top acts in the L.A. area. This drew the attention of Metal Blade Records who went on to sign them. They were first featured on the Metal Massacre 7 compilation. Later they released the EP, Torture Knows No Boundary and the full length LP, Breaking Point.
After the release of Breaking Point the band split up when their lead singer joined METAL CHURCH. Instead of continuing on guitarist Brian Korban, and bassist Dennis Ohara went on to form the band REVEREND with former Metal Church singer David Wayne.
With the support of their underground following Heretic is back with their classic power/thrash sound. Look for a new release in 2012.
More on Heretic at this location.
Footage of the band performing at Cheyenne Saloon in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve can be seen below: