I Am Morbid

I Am Morbid
I Am Morbid performing at Dynamo Metal Fest in 2018
I Am Morbid performing at Dynamo Metal Fest in 2018
Background information
GenresDeath metal
Years active2016–present
Members
Past members

I Am Morbid are an American death metal band formed in late 2016, by bassist/vocalist David Vincent and drummer Tim Yeung, both former members of Morbid Angel.[1]

History

In June 2015, both Vincent and Yeung both parted ways with Morbid Angel,[2][3] alongside guitarist Thor "Destructhor" Myhren.[4] The two subsequently formed I Am Morbid, named after a song from Illud Divinum Insanus (2011).[5] The band was announced in December 2016, and originally featured guitarists Bill Hudson and Ira Black.[1] Vincent said that the band would only play music from early albums specifically Altars of Madness (1989), Blessed Are the Sick (1991) Covenant (1993) and Domination (1995).[1]

The band played their first show in Krasnodar, Russia on May 23, 2017,[6] finishing at the Alcatraz Metal Festival 2017, replacing Morbid Angel who had cancelled their European tour dates.[7] In 2021, Yeung and Black were replaced by Pete Sandoval (also ex-Morbid Angel) and Kelly McLauchlin.[8] McLauchlin left in October 2022, he was replaced by Richie Brown.[9]

The band are yet to release an album although Vincent has said that the band might begin recording.[10]

Members

Current members

Former members

  • Tim Yeung – drums (2016–2021)
  • Ira Black – guitars (2016–2021)
  • Kelly McLauchlin – guitars (2021–2022)

References

  1. ^ a b c "Ex-Members of Morbid Angel Reunite in New Cover Band I Am Morbid". www.ultimate-guitar.com. December 16, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "It's Official: Drummer TIM YEUNG Exits MORBID ANGEL". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. June 15, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Lach, Stef (June 20, 2015). "Vincent confirms Morbid Angel exit". louder. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "MORBID ANGEL Parts Ways With Guitarist DESTRUCTHOR". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. June 18, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "David Vincent On I Am Morbid: 'This is not Morbid Angel'". www.ultimate-guitar.com. May 14, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  6. ^ "I AM MORBID Feat. Former MORBID ANGEL Members: European Tour Announced". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. April 14, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "I AM MORBID Guitarist IRA BLACK Proposes To Longtime Girlfriend JESSICA CHASE On Stage At Alcatraz Metal Festival; Video". bravewords.com. August 15, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  8. ^ "DAVID VINCENT and PETE SANDOVAL reunite in I AM MORBID tour celebrating MORBID ANGEL's Band's classics". Arrow Lords of Metal. March 3, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  9. ^ "I AM MORBID Parts Ways With Guitarist KELLY MCLAUCHLIN, Announces Replacement". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. October 17, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  10. ^ "DAVID VINCENT Is 'Still On The Fence' About Recording New Music With I AM MORBID". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. March 24, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.