Original MASSACRE Drummer BILL ANDREWS - “The Name Massacre Cannot And Will Not Be Used Without Our Permission”
December 19, 2016, 8 years ago
Last week it was announced that Rick Rozz DeLillo (guitar) and Kam Lee (vocals) have resurrected legendary death metal band Massacre, along with Michael Grim (The End - bass, vocals) and Mike Mazzonetto (drums). The group will operate under the name Massacre X (the “X” is silent and represents the band’s 10th lineup).
Bassist Terry Butler (Massacre, Obituary) has since contacted BraveWords with the following message from original Massacre drummer, Bill Andrews:
“In light of the recent news that a version of Massacre are back on the scene, I would like to remind the parties involved, Rick Rozz and Kam Lee, that I started Massacre in 1984. As was my right, the name Massacre has been trademarked internationally by myself and Terry Butler. The name Massacre CANNOT and WILL NOT be used without our permission.”
Stay tuned for updates on this situation.
As previously reported, Massacre X aim to get back to the original sound, style, aggression, and passion of the Massacre, originally launched over 25 years ago. The band are scheduling tours for North and Latin America and Europe, as well as other regions around the world.
Kam Lee joined The End on December 9th in Melbourne, Florida to perform several Massacre songs. Check out some footage of “Dawn Of Eternity” below and stay tuned for updates.
