About
Obituary is an influential American death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1984. Originally known as Executioner and later Xecutioner, the group became a fundamental act in the development of the death metal genre, known for their signature groove-oriented style and the distinctive vocal delivery of John Tardy.
Band Members
via Metal ArchivesActive Members (5)
Guitars (rhythm) (1988-1998, 2003-present)
In 2 DTH artists
Also: Xecutioner, Meathook Seed
Past Members (5)
Guitars (1988-1989, 1991-1998, 2003-2006)
In 3 DTH artists
Also: Lowbrow, Southwicked, Xecutioner, Lustmord
Guitars (1990)
In 5 DTH artists
Also: Metal Against Coronavirus, Disincarnate, James Murphy, Konkhra, Tiwanaku, Agent Steel
Past Live Members (4)
Bass (1989-?)
Guitars (2012), Drums (2018)
In 3 DTH artists
Also: Submission, Atheist, Terrorizer, Inhuman Condition, Desecrated Tombs
Bass (2010)
In 5 DTH artists
Also: Act of Denial, Charred Walls of the Damned, Geoda, Gone in April, Johnny Newman, Mythodea, Quadvium, Spirits of Fire, Synesis Absorption, Terra Odium, Control Denied, Funeral, Futures End, Anatomy of I, Beltfed Weapon, Ephel Duath, Itself, Memorain, Obscura, Artension, Painmuseum, Dragonlord, Faust
