Possessed (band)
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Possessed is an American death metal band,[1][2][3] originally formed in 1983. Noted for their fast style of playing and Jeff Becerra's growled vocals, they are often called the first band in the death metal genre,[4] and paved the way for the 1980s Bay Area thrash metal scene, along with Metallica, Exodus, Testament and Death Angel.[5][6][7] The band is also notable for featuring future Primus member Larry LaLonde, who was the guitarist for Possessed from 1984 to 1987.
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Origin | San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1983–1987, 1990–1993, 2007–present |
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After breaking up in 1987, and reforming from 1990 to 1993, [8] the band reformed again under original bassist and vocalist Jeff Becerra in 2007. Possessed has released three studio albums − Seven Churches (1985), Beyond the Gates (1986) and Revelations of Oblivion (2019) − as well as one live album, two compilation albums and two EPs.