PESSIMIST is by definition:"a belief in the dark side, and the tendency to take the darkest and most negative view of the world. In particular, the doctrine or belief that the Evil in this world outweighs the good and that all things ultimately tend towards Evil..."
The first complete PESSIMIST lineup was formed in early 1993. After recording the "Dark Reality I & II" demos in '93/94, the lineup was solidified to include founding members Kelly McLauchlin (guitars) and Rob Kline (vocals), along with brothers Chris Pernia (drums) and Tony Pernia (bass).
The band played their first few shows opening for bands such as DEICIDE, INCANTATION and SUFFOCATION...and later went on to record their 1995 EP "Absence of Light" and
"Let the Demons Rest" promo in 1996.
The following year PESSIMIST signed to Lost Disciple Records and released their self-produced 1997 debut CD, "Cult of the Initiated", catapulting onto the global Death Metal scene and receiving acclaim in dozens of zines around the globe and underground radio airplay worldwide, and gaining distribution through Century Media, Relapse, and Necropolis, among others. PESSIMIST became recognized for their unique brand of brutal and technical Black/Death Metal, with old-school thrash influences, an emphasis on quality songwriting, powerful live shows and a dark, evil sound.
PESSIMIST at Milwaukee Metalfest XII, 1998 >>
PESSIMIST went on to play many shows all over the USA, sharing the stage with legendary bands such as Morbid Angel, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse, Suffocation, Immolation, Vader, Nile, Cryptopsy, Incantation, Krisiun, Monstrosity, Gorguts, Malevolent Creation, Dying Fetus, Angelcorpse, Testament and Napalm Death, and has appeared at several major US Fests: Milwaukee Metal Fest (98/99/01), New England Metal & Hardcore Fest (1999-2002), Ohio Deathfest 2000, NJ Metal Meltdown (2000-2002) and the "November to Dismember" Metalfests in TX and Los Angeles, CA.
In 1999 PESSIMIST released their brutal follow-up "Blood for the Gods" CD,
again on Lost Disciple Records which soared into the CMJ National Top 20 Loud Rock Charts and received the coveted "Pick of the Issue...10 Fucking Skulls!" in SOD Magazine. In the Summer of 1999 PESSIMIST completed their first European Tour of Czech Republic and Germany with Fleshless and Godless Truth. That same year the band recorded for several tribute CDs: Kreator (Full Moon Prod), Death, and Megadeth (Dwell Recs).
In 2000 PESSIMIST was honored to be chosen by Metal Blade Records as the first finalist in the MetalSearch2000 contest on mp3.com. This year also saw the band endure several potentially fatal but necessary lineup changes. Original vocalist Rob Kline had parted ways with the band to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology, and by mid-2000 PESSIMIST had completely re-invented itself, in its most lethal incarnation thus far.
With the debut of the new lineup at CA's November to Dismember 2000, PESSIMIST re-signed to Lost Disciple Records to release their 3rd CD, "Slaughtering the Faithful". Enlisting the talents of Erik Rutan (Morbid Angel/Hate Eternal) to produce the album, and recorded in Tampa, FL this CD is regarded as the most brutal and intense music ever recorded in the history of the band. This was to be the last PESSIMIST CD for almost 6 years, as PESSIMIST guitarist/founder Kelly McLauchlin moved to Tampa, FL in 2003 to help form a new band, UNHOLY GHOST.
In 2008, PESSIMIST has reformed, with the original lineup: Guitarist Kelly McLauchlin, Vocalist Rob Kline, Drummer Chris Pernia, plus the addition of Bassist Kelly Conlon (MONSTROSITY/DEATH)!
The band signed to Deathgasm Recs/Pathos Prod, and released a new CD, "Evolution Unto Evil", (out now!!) featuring rare and unreleased tracks, demos, and tributes to DEATH, MEGADETH, KREATOR and POSSESSED, and mastered by Juan "Punchy" Gonzales at DOW Studios in Seffner, FL. The band made their live debut with the reunited lineup at New England Deathfest 2008, headlining Club Hell in Providence, RI and is currently writing new material for the next PESSIMIST release, out tentatively in 2009.
In a statemnet off the bands page The Tampa Bay Florida base extreme black metal group Imperial Conquest has announced their search for a new drummer has ended! As of last Saturday, Cerberus, the Gate Keeper/Madddog from Hell joined ranks with us, Imperial Conquest! With his vast musical experience and blinding drumming skills, this former Dark Disciple drummer will bring our music to an inhumanly extreme level. Our ancient conjurations have been answered!!! Beware, because Cerberus is here to stay and he will crush anything in his path. A new chapter for Imperial Conquest has begun.
Ten Years in Space, the 2 disc Metal and Experimental Best of Zebulon Kosted, is now available from Kapustin Yar Records! These albums feature the most essential material the long time fan, or new listener to Z.K. MUST OWN! Buy each separately for $8, or both for $14, and remember the words of Sun Ra......SPACE IS THE PLACE!!!
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Zebulon Kosted
P.O. Box 893
Stevensville, MT 59870
U.S.A.
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"Glorious Times: A Pictorial of the Death Metal Scene (1984 - 1991)" is now available to pre-order for a limited time directly from the editors after which it can be purchased (at a higher cost) through cm distro.
Extremely limited - each book will be hand numbered - 152 pages of FULL COLOUR 8.5 X 11 !!
Think of it as a family photo album for the death metal scene of that era. Inside the book you will find many never before seen pictures coupled with personal tales (personal memories and stories, not the same crap that's been retold in interview after interview) from the bands, 'zine and other notables of the era.
A book like this has never been made before and may never be made again so get it while you can.
For a brief time the book will is being made available for the rock bottom price of $36 us dollars (for north american orders, postage included) and $39 us dollars (rest of world, postage included), make payments through paypal to glorioustimesdeathbook@gmail.com
After a brief period the rates will rise to match what CM distro will charge, so be sure to place your order now at this discounted rate. wholesale rates are available for orders of 5 or more, if interested send an email to glorioustimesdeathbook@gmail.com to inquire about those rates.
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Cheers!!!!!!!greetings from italy....
TO all our witche's brew fans ,we put our version of REBEL GOON BLUES on my space....during the riffs you will notice small pieces of very famous songs,we invite our fans to guess the artist and the title of the songs......THE FIRST 50 FANS WHO GET IT RIGHT WILL RICEVE A FREE COPY OF OUR MUCH AWAITED PROMO CD.so get listening guys and stay tuned for more freebees....keep it rock
WHITE TRASH SUPERSTARS witche’s brew new cd coming soon ...just signed big italian record deal .stay tuned for tour dates....we are getting ready to explode..keep on rockin..
Tracklist: 1. Blood 2. Burn In The Fires Of Hell 3. Interlude/Torment 4. Damnation 5. Blazing Storm Of Steel 6. Triumph In Hatred 7. The Dead Lay Torn
SAMMATHs new album "Triumph In Hatred" will be released in October 2009 on Folter Records. Expect some of the most agressive sounds from SAMMATH with guitar solos done by Magnus Agliareth (Magnificat). You can listen to the tracks "Blood" and "Triumph In Hatred" here on our MySpace player.
Cover art, Tony Koehl mastered by Peter Neuber sammath
PESSIMIST "Evolution Unto Evil" CD out now!! 
The first complete PESSIMIST lineup was formed in early 1993. After recording the "Dark Reality I & II" demos in '93/94, the lineup was solidified to include founding members Kelly McLauchlin (guitars) and Rob Kline (vocals), along with brothers Chris Pernia (drums) and Tony Pernia (bass).
PESSIMIST went on to play many shows all over the USA, sharing the stage with legendary bands such as Morbid Angel, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse, Suffocation, Immolation, Vader, Nile, Cryptopsy, Incantation, Krisiun, Monstrosity, Gorguts, Malevolent Creation, Dying Fetus, Angelcorpse, Testament and Napalm Death, and has appeared at several major US Fests: Milwaukee Metal Fest (98/99/01), New England Metal & Hardcore Fest (1999-2002), Ohio Deathfest 2000, NJ Metal Meltdown (2000-2002) and the "November to Dismember" Metalfests in TX and Los Angeles, CA.
In 1999 PESSIMIST released their brutal follow-up "Blood for the Gods" CD,
again on 
In 2000 PESSIMIST was honored to be chosen by Metal Blade Records as the first finalist in the MetalSearch2000 contest on 
With the debut of the new lineup at CA's November to Dismember 2000, PESSIMIST re-signed to 
In 2008, PESSIMIST has reformed, with the original lineup: Guitarist Kelly McLauchlin, Vocalist Rob Kline, Drummer Chris Pernia, plus the addition of Bassist Kelly Conlon (MONSTROSITY/DEATH)!
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