Death Angel is a Filipino-American thrash metal band from San Francisco, California. They were originally active from 1982 to 1991, and again since 2001. The band has gone through several line-up changes, and lead guitarist Rob Cavestany has been the only constant member through the band’s history.
The band has released nine studio albums, two demo tapes, one box set and three live albums. In 1983 the band released its first demo, Heavy Metal Insanity, with Matt Wallace as producer. The founding four were cousins, and lead vocalist Mark Osegueda joined them in 1984, two years after the band formed. Two stretches of activity, 1982 to 1991 and 2001 to the present, frame every date in the lists below. Wikipedia lists five current members, four former members and one former touring musician.
Rob Cavestany – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals (1982–1991, 2001–present)
Rob Cavestany is the only constant member. The band was formed in 1982 by cousins Cavestany, Dennis Pepa, Gus Pepa and Andy Galeon, all of Filipino descent. Cavestany and Dennis Pepa settled on the name Death Angel after coming across a book by that title in a book store, having considered other names such as Dark Fury.
Mark Osegueda – Lead Vocals (1984–1991, 2001–present)
Mark Osegueda joined in 1984 as lead vocalist and is a current member.
Ted Aguilar – Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals (2001–present)
Ted Aguilar has played rhythm guitar and sung backing vocals since the band reformed in 2001.
Will Carroll – Drums (2009–present)
Will Carroll has been the drummer since 2009.
Damien Sisson – Bass (2009–present)
Damien Sisson has been the bassist since 2009.
Dennis Pepa – Bass, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals (1982–1991, 2001–2008)
Dennis Pepa played bass and sang backing vocals in 1982 to 1991 and 2001 to 2008. He was also the lead vocalist from 1982 to 1984.
Gus Pepa – Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals (1982–1991)
Gus Pepa played rhythm guitar and sang backing vocals from 1982 to 1991.
Andy Galeon – Drums, Backing Vocals (1982–1991, 2001–2009)
Andy Galeon played drums and sang backing vocals in 1982 to 1991 and 2001 to 2009.
Sammy Diosdado and Chris Kontos
- Sammy Diosdado – bass, backing vocals (2008–2009)
- Chris Kontos – drums (1991, as a substitute for Andy Galeon; touring musician)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Death Angel from? Death Angel comes from San Francisco, California.
Who is the only constant member of Death Angel? Lead guitarist Rob Cavestany.
When was Death Angel active? From 1982 to 1991, and again since 2001.
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