
Laurie & Jason, this is a great sample band history from another website I created. WRATH was founded in 1982 by bassist Gary Modica and guitarist Mike Nyrkkanen. Guitarist Scott Nyquist joined in 1984, vocalist Gary Golwitzer and drummer Rick Rios then rounded out the band that would catch the metal world´s attention with their six song demo, "Children Of The Wicked". The band´s live shows, which developed into a showcase of precision riffing and dynamic rhythms ignited a new found metal scene in the Lake County area of Illinois.
WRATH signed their first worldwide record deal with KING KLASSIC Records in Waukegan Il. "Fit Of Anger", the band´s first full length album was released in 1986. The album was devoured by metal starved college radio stations. Metal publications like "Metal Hammer", "Midwest Militia", and "Kerrang", took notice of WRATH and gave "Fit Of Anger" rave reviews. Drummer Rick Rios parted ways with the band in 1987, and drummer Mike F More »