Black Death
It's not clear who the first black (as in African-American)
metal band was, but Black Death have to be one of the earlier
ones.
Formed in 1977, they build a sizeable local following, eventually
resulting in the one album before fading into obscurity -- a tale
that mirrors many a band.
A telling quote from the record label president:
"Their biggest problem was finding a replacement if a member quit
the band -- there just weren't that many black guys in town who
could play metal."
Current Members
Siki Spacek
lead guitar/vocals
Greg Hicks
guitars
Darrell Harris
bass
Phil Bullard
drums
RIP: February 6, 2008, colon cancer
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Discography
Black Death
1984
Auburn
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- Night Of The Living Death
- The Hunger
- When Tears Run Red (From Love Lost Yesterday)
- Fear No Evil
- The Scream Of The Iron Messiah
- Streetwalker
- Black Death
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- Siki Spacek
- Greg Hicks
- Darrell Harris
- Phil Bullard
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