Annihilator History:
Jeff Waters founded Annihilator in Canada back in 1984. Their 1989 debut Alice In Hell put them on the thrash metal map. Beginning in 1993 the band focused exclusively on Europe and did not tour in North America at all. Their 2007 CD Metal did get a North American release, and Waters was hopeful they would finally get to play here. Annihilator's lineup has had tons of changes over the years, with Waters being the constant.
Current Band Members:
Dave Padden - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar (Silent Strain)
Jeff Waters - Guitar, Bass & Vocals
Brian Daemon - Bass (Sanctity, Aggressor)
Alex Landenburg - Drums (At Vance)
Jeff Waters - Guitar, Bass & Vocals
Brian Daemon - Bass (Sanctity, Aggressor)
Alex Landenburg - Drums (At Vance)
Former Band Members:
John Bates - Vocals (1984-1985)
Dennis Dubeau - Vocals (1987-1989)
Randy Rampage - Vocals (1989, 1999-2000)
Coburn Pharr - Vocals (1990-1992)
Aaron Randall - Vocals (1992-1994)
Joe Comeau - Vocals (2000-2003)
Anthony Greenham - Guitar (1988-1990)
Dave Scott Davis - Guitar (1989-1990, 1993-2001)
Neil Goldberg - Guitar (1992-1993)
Curran Murphy - Guitar (2002-2006)
Dennis Dubeau - Vocals (1987-1989)
Randy Rampage - Vocals (1989, 1999-2000)
Coburn Pharr - Vocals (1990-1992)
Aaron Randall - Vocals (1992-1994)
Joe Comeau - Vocals (2000-2003)
Anthony Greenham - Guitar (1988-1990)
Dave Scott Davis - Guitar (1989-1990, 1993-2001)
Neil Goldberg - Guitar (1992-1993)
Curran Murphy - Guitar (2002-2006)
Dave Scott - Bass (1984-1985)
Wayne Darley - Bass (1989-1994)
Cam Dixon - Bass (1994-1995)
Lou Budjoso - Bass (1995)
Russell Bergquist - Bass (2000-2004)
Sandor de Bretan - Bass (2004-2005)
Paul Malek - Drums (1984-1985)
Richard Death - Drums (1985)
Ray Hartmann - Drums (1987-2001)
Mike Mangini - Drums (1993, 2004-2005, 2007)
Randy Black - Drums (1993-1996, 2001-2003)
Dave Machander - Drums (1996)
Rob Falzano - Drums (2004)
Tony Chappelle - Drums (2005)
Wayne Darley - Bass (1989-1994)
Cam Dixon - Bass (1994-1995)
Lou Budjoso - Bass (1995)
Russell Bergquist - Bass (2000-2004)
Sandor de Bretan - Bass (2004-2005)
Paul Malek - Drums (1984-1985)
Richard Death - Drums (1985)
Ray Hartmann - Drums (1987-2001)
Mike Mangini - Drums (1993, 2004-2005, 2007)
Randy Black - Drums (1993-1996, 2001-2003)
Dave Machander - Drums (1996)
Rob Falzano - Drums (2004)
Tony Chappelle - Drums (2005)
Annihilator Discography:
1989 Alice In Hell (Roadrunner)
1990 Never, Neverland (Roadrunner)
1993 Set The World On Fire (Roadrunner)
1994 Bag Of Tricks Compilation (Roadrunner)
1994 King Of The Hill (Music For Nations)
1996 Refresh The Demon (Music For Nation)
1996 In Command Live (Roadrunner)
1997 Remains (Music For Nations)
1999 Criteria For A Black Widow (Roadrunner)
2001 Carnival Diablos (Metal-Is Records)
2002 Waking The Fury (Steamhammer)
2002 Double Live Annihilation (Last Episode Productions)
2004 All For You (AFM)
2005 Schizo Deluxe (AFM)
2006 Ten Years In Hell DVD (Steamhammer)
2007 Metal (Steamhammer)
1990 Never, Neverland (Roadrunner)
1993 Set The World On Fire (Roadrunner)
1994 Bag Of Tricks Compilation (Roadrunner)
1994 King Of The Hill (Music For Nations)
1996 Refresh The Demon (Music For Nation)
1996 In Command Live (Roadrunner)
1997 Remains (Music For Nations)
1999 Criteria For A Black Widow (Roadrunner)
2001 Carnival Diablos (Metal-Is Records)
2002 Waking The Fury (Steamhammer)
2002 Double Live Annihilation (Last Episode Productions)
2004 All For You (AFM)
2005 Schizo Deluxe (AFM)
2006 Ten Years In Hell DVD (Steamhammer)
2007 Metal (Steamhammer)
Essential Annihilator Album:
Alice In Hell (1989)
Annihilator blasted upon the scene with a monstrous debut album. Jeff Waters and company tore through the album with raw power and energy along with excellent technical skill. Waters and Anthony Greenham really shined with their outstanding guitar work. Randy Rampage's raw and emotional vocals were a good fit as well. Annihilator has had dozens of lineup changes over the years, and their debut remains one of their best efforts.
Annihilator blasted upon the scene with a monstrous debut album. Jeff Waters and company tore through the album with raw power and energy along with excellent technical skill. Waters and Anthony Greenham really shined with their outstanding guitar work. Randy Rampage's raw and emotional vocals were a good fit as well. Annihilator has had dozens of lineup changes over the years, and their debut remains one of their best efforts.
