Mortician (band)

Mortician
Origin Yonkers, New York, United States
Genres Death metal, grindcore, Deathgrind
Years active 1989–present
Labels Relapse, Mortician, Primitive Recordings
Associated acts Incantation
Website www.morticianrecords.com
Members Will Rahmer
Roger J. Beaujard
Sam Inzerra
Past members John McEntee
Matt Sicher
George Torres
Desmond Tolhurst
Dave Culross
Ron Kachnic

Mortician is a deathgrind band from Yonkers, New York founded in 1989.[1] They have released most of their albums since the House by the Cemetery EP on Relapse Records but have released their latest album on their own label, Mortician Records. They have toured several times through America and Europe. The band is heavily inspired by horror movies, which is expressed in the lyrics, the artwork, and the use of samples throughout their discography.

History

Mortician was formed in 1989 under the name Casket. The band's name was later changed to Mortician after writing their first song, "Mortician".[2]

The band began using a drum machine after original drummer Matt Sicher was dismissed. Sam Inzerra has been their official drummer since 2003.

Current Lineup

Past Members

  • Matthew David "Matt" Sicher - drums (1989-1991; died 1994)
  • John McEntee - guitar (1990)
  • Desmond Tolhurst - bass, guitar (1997-1999)
  • Kyle Powell - drums (1999)
  • Ron Kachnic - guitar (2000-2002)

Discography

Demos

  • Rehearsal 12/14/89
  • Demo No. 1 1990
  • Mortician / Malignancy / Deathrune / Alive (4) - Yonkers Death (CD, Ltd) (2007)

Albums

EPs and singles

  • Brutally Mutilated (7" Single, 1990)
  • Mortal Massacre (7" Single, 1991)
  • Mortal Massacre (EP, 1993)
  • House by the Cemetery (7" Single, 1994)
  • House by the Cemetery (EP, 1995)
  • Zombie Apocalypse (7" Single, 1998)
  • Zombie Apocalypse (EP, 1998)
  • Living.../... Dead (Split with Fleshgrind, 2004)

Compilations

  • Gummo soundtrack ("Skin Peeler")
  • Traces of Death III: Dead and Buried soundtrack ("Traces of Death")
  • Straight to Hell: A Tribute to Slayer compilation ("Piece by Piece")
  • Mortal Massacre
  • Zombie Apocalypse/House By The Cemetery (Cass, Comp)
  • Hacked Up For Barbecue/Zombie Apocalypse
  • House By The Cemetery/Mortal Massacre
  • Wizards of Gore: Tribute to Impetigo compilation ("Cannibal Lust") (2000, Razorback Recordings)
  • Final Bloodbath Session (2002, Primitive Recordings)
  • From the Casket (2016, Necroharmonic Productions)

Live albums

  • Zombie Massacre Live! (2004)

Tribute Albums

  • Tribute To Mortician (2007)

References

  1. ↑ allmusic ((( Mortician > Biography )))
  2. ↑ The official Mortician website Archived March 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
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