Atheist, one of the founding bands of progressive death metal, pioneers in blending jazz fusion into it.
Profile
- Origin
- Sarasota, United States
- Formed
- 1984
- Founding members
- Kelly Shaefer, Rand Burkey, Roger Patterson, Steve Flynn
- Current status
- Active on and off, reunited in 2006
Current lineup
- Kelly Shaefer — vocals, guitar (1984–1994, 2006–present)
- Yoav Ruiz-Feingold — bass (2019–present)
- Jerry Witunsky — guitar (2023–present)
- Alex Haddad — guitar (2023–present)
- Dylan Marks — drums (2023–present)
Former members
- Rand Burkey — guitar (1984–1992, 1993–1994)
- Roger Patterson — bass (1987–1991; died in 1991)
- Tony Choy — bass (1991–1994, 2006–2009, 2012–2018)
- Frank Emmi — guitar (1993–1994)
- Steve Flynn — drums (1984–1994, 2006–2023)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Piece of Time |
| 1991 | Unquestionable Presence |
| 1993 | Elements |
| 2009 | Unquestionable Presence: Live at WackenLive |
| 2010 | Jupiter |
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