Name: Piece of Time
Brand: Atheist

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4065629691233

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2023-07-14

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Atheist

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Metal

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Nuclear Blast

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Atheist is a technical death metal band from Florida, USA. Known for their highly complex playing and incorporation of jazz and latin elements into their sound, they have been making waves in the music industry since their formation in 1984. Originally known as Oblivion, the band changed their name to R.A.V.A.G.E. before finally settling on Atheist. Their debut album "Piece Of Time" was released in 1989, showcasing the talents of Kelly Shaefer (vocals, guitar), Rand Burkey (guitar), Roger Patterson (bass), and Steve Flynn (drums).

Tragedy struck in 1991 when Patterson passed away in a car accident while the band was preparing for their follow-up album. Tony Choy of Pestilence joined as his replacement. Although Atheist disbanded shortly after, they regrouped in 1993 with a new lineup featuring Choy, Jason Greenbaum (drums), Frank Emmi (guitar), and Shaefer on rhythm guitar due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Their album "Elements" marked a shift towards more jazz and latin influences while toning down the metal aspects. After its release, Atheist split once again but made a comeback in 2006 with Shaefer, Flynn, Choy, Burkey along with guitarist Sonny Carson. Personal legal issues led to Burkey's departure and he was replaced by Chris Baker.

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Atheist is a death metal band hailing from Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1984 by vocalist / guitarist Kelly Shaefer and drummer Steve Flynn, the band quickly made a name for themselves with their intricate and technical musicianship, blending together elements of death metal, jazz, and progressive rock.

Their 1991 debut album, Piece of Time, is widely considered a classic of the genre, showcasing the band's virtuosic playing and complex song structures. Atheist continued to push the boundaries of death metal with their subsequent albums, Unquestionable Presence (1991) and Elements (1993), both of which received critical acclaim.

Despite disbanding in 1994, Atheist's legacy as innovators of technical death metal has continued to inspire generations of musicians. In 2006, the band reunited for a series of shows and released their fourth album, Jupiter, in 2010. Today, Atheist remains an influential and highly respected band in the death metal community, known for their unique blend of extreme technical proficiency and progressive musicality. Their once out of print classic albums are now available with re-worked packaging and liner notes from the band.

Piece of Time

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