Damien Thorne


Damien Thorne is American heavy metal band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1983.

History

The band was formed in 1983 in Chicago, Illinois by guitarist Ken Mandat, and vocalist Justin Fate. The band's name was taken from a horror book The Omen. In 1984, the band recorded a demo called Sign of the Jackal, and after that in 1986 released an album with the same name. It was released on RoadRunner Records, and the band's own label called "Jackal Productions.

Musical style

Damien Thorne's musical style has mainly been described as heavy metal, speed metal, and power metal. In an interview, guitarist, Ken Mandat replied as follows:

Band members

Current

  • Warren Halverson – vocals
  • Ken Mandat – guitar
  • Mick Lucid – bass
  • Kevin Tarpey – drums

Former

  • Mike Browz – drums
  • Rick Browz – bass
  • Brian Buxbaum – keyboard
  • Justin Fate - Vocals
  • George Shelton - guitar
  • Sean Ostes - guitar
  • Matt Heuser - guitar
  • Sanders Pate - bass
  • Tom Dades - bass
  • Jeff Mohr - guitar
  • Tom Krez - drums
  • Pete Pagonis - drums
  • Michael Alvino - guitar
  • Joe Martina - vocals
  • Martin DeBourge
  • Brian Horak

Discography

  • 1984 – Sign of the Jackal
  • 1986 – Sign of the Jackal
  • 2001Wrath of Darkness
  • 2004 – Wrath of Darkness
  • 2005 – Haunted Mind
  • 2015 – ''Soul Stealer''