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Death Angel
12+ albums
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Death Angel is an American thrash metal band from Daly City, California, formed in 1982. The band was initially active until 1991 and reformed in 2001. They have released nine studio albums, along with demo recordings, live albums and a box set. The group has undergone numerous line-up changes, with guitarist Rob Cavestany remaining the only constant member; he and vocalist Mark Osegueda, who joined in 1984, have appeared on all of the band’s studio albums. Death Angel emerged as part of the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal scene during the 1980s and performed alongside bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Exodus, Testament and Overkill. They are often associated with the second wave of thrash metal and have been included by some commentators among a group of leading bands in the genre. After gaining attention in the underground scene with the albums "The Ultra-Violence" (1987) and "Frolic Through the Park" (1988), the band signed with Geffen Records and released "Act III" in 1990. The band was formed by cousins Rob Cavestany, Dennis Pepa, Gus Pepa and Andy Galeon, all of Filipino descent. Their early material reflected traditional heavy metal influences before shifting towards thrash metal. In 1983 they released the demo "Heavy Metal Insanity", followed by "Kill as One" in 1985, which circulated widely through tape trading networks and helped establish their reputation. Mark Osegueda joined as lead vocalist in 1984, having previously worked as a roadie for the ban
