Chicago-based blackened thrash metal 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) - guitars, vocals
Joe Apocalyptic Warlord (Joe Schaeffer) - drums
Danny "Tyrantor" Lawson - vocals
Scott Maelstrom - bass
Former / past members:
General Diabolical Slaughter (Dave Piekarz) - vocals
Jon Necromancer (Jon Woodring) - bass
Dave Hellstorm - drums
Steve Sams - drums (live)
Andy Von Kaos - drums (live)