Usurper

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)