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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.
Jul 23, 2020 · Here’s how it works. Features. Metal Hammer. This man single handedly invented death metal… in 1979. By Dom Lawson. ( Metal Hammer ) published 23 July 2020. He founded death metal visionaries Possessed before a gunshot wound left him partially paralysed. Now Jeff Becerra is finally getting the respect he’s due.
San Francisco, California. Status: Active. Formed in: 1983. Genre: Death/Thrash Metal. Themes: Satanism, Occultism, Anti-Christianity, Murder, Death. Current label: Nuclear Blast. Years active: 1983-1987, 1990-1993, 2007-present. Contact: jeffbecerra@live.com.
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Jun 13, 2019 · Possessed is a name that deserves it's place amongst the all-time greats, the definitive names that shaped heavy metal. But for one reason or another, through tragedy and piss poor luck, the...
Possessed, the band that was destined to become the first-ever death metal band in the world. Taking their inspiration from the dark corners of the human psyche, Possessed was known for their blistering speed, relentless intensity, and the unforgettable growled vocals of Jeff Becerra.
Possessed is an American death metal band, 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, and paved the way for the 1980s Bay Area thrash metal scene, along with Metallica, Exodus, Testament and Death Angel.
