Goreaphobia

Goreaphobia
Goreaphobia
Also known as	Infamy (1986–1988)
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Death metal
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Seraphic Decay, Relapse, Necroharmonic, Ibex Moon, Dark Descent

Goreaphobia, formed by Alex Bouks and Chris Gamble in 1988, is the first American death metal band from Philadelphia and one of the first to emerge from the East Coast scene.^[1] They never released a full-length record until after breaking up and reforming, only a demo cassette and two 7-inch EPs.^[2] Due to this fact, and their influence on later bands,^[3] Goreaphobia has reached a cult status in the underground, with demand for their merchandise still high. The band played many shows in the early 1990s and toured with Immolation on their 1992 "Tour of Possession".

After Goreaphobia's breakup, drummer Craig Smilowski joined Immolation, and Chris Gamble went on to form Blood Storm. Guitarist Alex Bouks joined Incantation.

The band reunited after 15 years of separation in 2007. After reforming they released their debut album, Mortal Repulsion, in 2009.^[4]

Members

Chris Gamble – bass, vocals (Blood Storm, Absu)
Alex Bouks – lead guitar (Immolation, ex-Incantation, Ruinous)
Jim Roe – drums (Disciples of Mockery, ex-Incantation)
VJS – guitar (Nightbringer, Incursus, Adaestuo, Sargiest)

Former members

Drums:

Craig Smilowski (Immolation)
"Big" Mike
Ken Masteller

Vocals:

Kevin Brennan
Jack Gannon
Craig Pillard (Incantation)

Bass:

Jay Lawrence
Gary Gahndi
Julian Lawrence

Guitar:

Henny Piotrowski
John Litchko
John Arcuicci
Spencer Murphy
John McEntee (Incantation)

Releases

Morbidious Pathology (1990) (demo tape – self-released)
Morbidious Pathology (1990) (7-inch EP on Seraphic Decay Records)
Omen of Masochism (1992) (7-inch EP on Relapse Records)
Vile Beast of Abomination (2006) (Necroharmonic)
Mortal Repulsion (2009) (Ibex Moon)^[5]
Apocalyptic Necromancy (2011)^[6]

References

^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Apocalyptic Necromancy review". AllMusic. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
^ Abominator, Mike (September 15, 2011). "Interview with Alex Bouks of Goreaphobia". Metal Maniacs. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
^ Purcell, Natalie J. (2003). Death Metal Music: The Passion and Politics of a Subculture. McFarland & Company. p. 59. ISBN 978-0-7864-1585-4. The American death metal underground expanded with much help from Ohio's Seraphic Decay Records, which released the EPs of bands that would become very influential, including Mortician, Incantation and Goreaphobia.
^ "www.roadrunnerrecords.com". Archived from the original on August 11, 2009. Retrieved August 16, 2009.
^ "Blabbermouth.net". Archived from the original on August 11, 2009. Retrieved August 16, 2009.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)