Avernus

American Doom Metal band. Formed: 1992 in Chicago, Illinois. Disbanded: November 2009. Influenced by artists such as [a=Paradise Lost], [a=Dead Can Dance] and [a=Cranes], Avernus' early releases were a mix of Death Metal, Doom Metal, and cinematic atmospheres. The band's sound quickly evolved to incorporate a sound closer to Goth Rock and managed to record semi-consistently despite an ever-fluctuating roster of musicians. Guitarist and vocalist Rick McCoy was the sole constant member throughout the band's existence.