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    Usurper
    Usurper

    Chicago based Black Thrash band, formed in 1992.

    Began as a side project by Rick, Dave and Joe during their tenure in The Dead Youth. It eventually became their primary focus, resulting in the disbanding of The Dead Youth. Usurper split up in 2007 but guitarist/songwriter Rick Scythe resurrected the band in 2015 with former members Joe Apocalyptic Warlord and Danny "Tyrantor" Lawson.

    Current Line-up:
    Rick S. Scythe (Rick Sprague)- Guitar, Vocals
    Joe Apocalyptic Warlord (Joe Schaeffer)
    Danny "Tyrantor" Lawson - Vocals
    Scott Maelstrom - Bass

    Former/past member(s)
    Vocals:
    General Diabolical Slaughter (Dave Piekarz)


    Bass:
    Jon Necromancer (Jon Woodring)

    Drums:
    Dave Hellstorm
    Steve Sams (Live/Session)
    Andy Von Kaos (Live/Session)

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