Biography
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Years Active
1984 – present (40 years)
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Founded In
Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, United States
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Members
- Darren McFarland (1991 – 1992)
- Frank Emmi (1993 – 1993)
- Kelly Shaefer (1987 – present)
- Marcell Dissantos (1993 – 1993)
- Rand Burkey (1988 – 1993)
Atheist is a death metal band from Florida, USA, founded in 1984 by vocalist/guitarist Kelly Shaefer, guitarist Rand Burkey, bassist Roger Patterson, and drummer Steve Flynn. The band is known for their technical playing style. Their album Unquestionable Presence (1991) is regarded as a landmark of the death metal genre. After dissolving in 1994, the band reformed in 2006.
Discography:
1989 - Piece of Time
1991 - Unquestionable Presence
1993 - Elements
2009 - Unquestionable Presence: Live at Wacken
2010 - Jupiter
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