Atheist (band)

Atheist
Atheist
	Atheist at Evolution Festival 2006
Background information
Also known as	Oblivion (1984-1985); R.A.V.A.G.E. (1985-1987);
Origin	Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
Genres	Technical death metal; progressive metal; thrash metal;
Years active	1987–1992, 1993–1994, 2006–present
Labels	Active; Death; Music For Nations; Metal Blade; Relapse; Agonia;
Members	Kelly Shaefer; Dylan Marks; Yoav Ruiz-Feingold; Alex Haddad; Jerry Witunsky;

Atheist is an American death metal band from Florida, founded in 1987 by the vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kelly Shaefer, lead guitarist Rand Burkey, bassist Roger Patterson and drummer Steve Flynn.^[3] The band is known for its highly technical playing style, and its 1991 album Unquestionable Presence is regarded as a landmark of the technical death metal genre.^[4] The band managed to gain a reputation in the underground.^[5] After disbanding in 1994, the group reformed in 2006 and has since released one studio album and a live DVD.^{[citation needed]}

^ DaRonco, Mike; Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography of Atheist". AllMusic. Retrieved November 6, 2007.
^ Hickman, Langdon (October 12, 2018). "I'm Listening to Death Metal #2: Atheist's 'Unquestionable Presence'". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on October 22, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 36/7. ISBN 0-7535-0257-7.
^ "Atheist Unquestionable Presence". AllMusic. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
^ "Atheist [Band Profile]". techdeathtest. January 22, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

[Allmusic-1-1] DaRonco, Mike; Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography of Atheist". AllMusic. Retrieved November 6, 2007.

[2] Hickman, Langdon (October 12, 2018). "I'm Listening to Death Metal #2: Atheist's 'Unquestionable Presence'". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on October 22, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2021.

[LarkinHR-3] Colin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 36/7. ISBN 0-7535-0257-7.

[Allmusic-2-4] "Atheist Unquestionable Presence". AllMusic. Retrieved June 6, 2013.

[5] "Atheist [Band Profile]". techdeathtest. January 22, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

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