Acheron

 Today in 1992 Acheron released then single Alla Xul

Tampa, Florida (early), Columbus, Ohio (now)Death/Black Metal

Status:Active

Years active: 1988-2010, 2010-present

Acheron have been an cult band for several years, releasing albums on a several underground labels and having featured a variety of well-known death metal musicians over time as their lineup has frequently changed surrounding founder Vincent Crowley. Based on the one album reviewed here (1998's Those Who Have Risen), the basics of Acheron might be described as mid-paced Satanic death metal, with heavy, down-tuned, Celtic Frost-style guitar riffs and atmospheric keyboards that give the tunes a haunted feel. This is not a complicated band, there's little in the way of technical wizardry, but the songs are catchy in a dark kind of way, and to be honest this style really isn't all that common these days. They announced their breakup in April 2010, only to reform in December.

Gutted Records

Vincent Crowley Vocals, Bass, Lyrics

Tony Blakk Guitars (rhythm)

Vincent Breeding Guitars (lead)

Mike Browning Drums

Side A

1. Alla Xul 02:22

Side B

2. One with Darkness 03:16

05:38

7" EP pressed on blood-red vinyl. Limited to 1,000 copies.

Side A runs at 33⅓ RPM.

Side B runs at 45 RPM.

Recording information:

Recorded in November 1992, at Audio Lab Recording Studio in Tampa, FL, USA.