The Accüsed
Crossover thrash band with a zombie mascot
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The Accüsed formed in 1981 on Whidbey Island, originally naming themselves Gain Green before settling on The Accüsed.[1][2] Blaine Cook came up with the idea for the zombie mascot Martha Splatterhead, and Tommy Niemeyer drew the character, which appears on the majority of the group's albums and merchandise.[3]
Making and release
The band's hybrid musical formula featured unusual choking-sound vocals, muted buzz-saw guitars, dark metallic riffs, and rapid-fire double-kick drumming.[3] According to reviewer Jeb Branin, the album The Return of Martha Splatterhead received a 0.0 rating in the zine Northern Metal, which made him want to buy it.[4][5] Branin called the album "a masterpiece of hardcore hysteria."[4] Between 1982 and 1984, John Dahlin served as the band's lead singer.[2]
Southern Lord Records put out the band's sixth LP, The Curse of Martha Splatterhead, in 2009.[6]
What the cited sources add
A review described the band's live performances as "a frenzy of epileptic gyrations" with Blaine's high-flying leaps being the highlight.[4][5] The same review stated that even in today's underground, one cannot find a more devastating band than The Accüsed.[4][5] Sputnikmusic stated that the group deserves increased recognition and ought to be acknowledged as early contributors to crossover thrash.[7] Although numerous punk and metal acts name The Accüsed as an inspiration, the band has mostly stayed outside the mainstream.[7]
References
- Wikipedia, "The Accüsed" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "The Accused Biography, Songs, & Albums", AllMusic (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "The Accüsed" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Mr. Paul, "The Accüsed", Independent Viewpoint, 1984, p. 16–17 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "The Accüsed" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Review: The Curse of Martha Splatterhead", Sputnikmusic, November 2009; "Splatterrock History", The Accused Archives (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "The Accüsed" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Branin, "Interview: Blaine Cook, The Fartz/The Accüsed former frontman", Inmusicwetrust.com (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Branin, "Interview: Blaine Cook, The Fartz/The Accüsed former frontman", Inmusicwetrust.com. facts only, no text reused. inmusicwetrust.com
- Wikipedia, "The Accüsed" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Prato, "The Short-But-Sweet-Interview: The Accüsed's Tommy Niemeyer", UGO, March 24, 2011 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "The Accüsed" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Review: The Curse of Martha Splatterhead", Sputnikmusic, November 2009 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
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- Wikipedia: The Accüsed (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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