ARMY OF DARKNESS began in 2004, in San Bernardino, California. The project was started by 2 former members of the local band, KAOTIC KREATURE, Guitarist/Vocalist, Joseph Gonzalez, and bassist Brian Rogers. After placing an add in a local paper for months, and not finding what they were looking for, they eventually met up with Orange County based Drummer, Derin Argon, and he joined the fold. And a couple months later, the band began playing shows. Robert Provience then came in not long after that, as Lead guitarist.
In March 2005, A.O.D. then went into the studio, and very quickly, layed down tracks for their first Demo. At the very end of 05, they parted ways with Robert Provience, and he was replaced by Guitarist Pat Smith. In May 2007, due to personal differences, the band decided to let Pat go, and then they were joined by lead Guitarist Ant ( SANGRE, ex- CONTORTION) and that lineup of the band continued to play many shows, and gain a fan base all over southern California. In November of 2008 Guitarist Ant decided to leave the group.
The 3 core members of A.O.D. then hit the recording studio again, this time to begin work on their first full length self released CD, 'FOREVER UNDEAD.' The Band, along with a friend of Derin's, special Guest Lead Guitarist, Jim Durkin ( Ex-Guitarist of Legendary 1980s Thrash Metal Band DARK ANGEL) recorded the CD at Desert Moon Recording studios in Anaheim, California. Right now the Band is at work putting the finishing touches on the album, and it should be finished and out soon.
In January of 2009, Original A.O.D. Lead Guitarist Robert Provience rejoined the Band. Then at the very end of 2009, Long Time Drummer (and still friend of the band) Derin Argon decided to leave the group to pursue another Project.
In the beginning of 2010 Army of Darkness auditioned multiple drummers. In August of 2010 they auditioned former Souless drummer Art Arebalo who is now the current drummer. The Summer of 2011 lead guitarist Robert Provience resigned from the band to pursue his carreer in the medical field, that same month former Cryptkeeper lead guitarist Art Malphas Paiz audition and joined the band. Army of Darkness is back and ready to hit the stage.
The band has played shows in California, Arizona, and Las Vegas. They have shared the stage and played shows with bands such as, EXODUS, OVERKILL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, PRONG, D.R.I., SOILWORK, DESTRUCTION, M.O.D., SKINLAB, L.A. GUNS, FORBIDDEN, GAMMA RAY, KRISIUN, DRAGONLORD, BELLADONNA, DARKANE, EMBRACE THE END, DORO, AGENT STEEL, MUNICIPAL WASTE, and many others.
ARMY OF DARKNESS continues to Slash the scene with a shredding guitar attack and thundering Drums. Unleashing the sounds of Thrash/Speed Metal, combined with some elements of Grindcore/Death Metal, and Hardcore Punk Thrash, for a head spliting Metal sound. Their ready to explode on to the scene.
ARMY OF DARKNESS is -
Joseph Gonzalez - Rhythm And Lead Guitar - Lead Vocals
Art Malphas Paiz - Lead and Rhythm Guitar - Backing Vocals
Brian 'Warlord' Rogers - Bass - Backing Vocals
Art Arebalo- Drums and Percusion
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