Pandemonium (band)

Pandemonium was a hard rock/heavy metal band from Fairbanks, Alaska that moved to Los Angeles in the early 1980s. The band released three albums on Metal Blade Records,[1] and was featured on the first Metal Massacre record with Metallica, Ratt, and Steeler. Lead singer Chris Resch died of a heart attack in 2007.[2]

History

Arriving in Los Angeles in late 1980 with original drummer Kevin Fitzgerald, Pandemonium began playing the local club circuit, along the way playing shows with Ratt, W.A.S.P., Great White, Malice, Metallica and other groups. After a couple of years the band had risen to weekend headlining status at famous clubs such as the Troubadour, the Whisky a Go Go and the Roxy. After appearing on the first Metal Massacre album with Ratt, Bitch, Steeler and Metallica, Pandemonium signed a three-album deal with Metal Blade Records.

1983 and 1984 saw the release of their first album Heavy Metal Soldiers, increasing press coverage, and the arrival of new drummer Glen Holland. During this time Pandemonium shared stages with bands such as Quiet Riot, Black and Blue, Rough Cutt, White Sister, Girlschool, W.A.S.P. and Ratt. In the summer of 1984 the band played a sold-out show in Anchorage, Alaska opening for the Scorpions on the Blackout tour.

Members
  • Chris Resch – vocals
  • David Resch – guitar
  • Eric Resch – bass
  • Dave Basch – drums

Past members

  • Kevin Fitzgerald – drums
  • Glenn "Tripp" Holland – drums
  • Steven Adler – drums
  • Dave Graybill – drums
  • Billy D'Vette – guitar

Discography
  • Heavy Metal Soldiers (1983)
  • Hole in the Sky (1985)
  • The Kill (1988)

As featured artist

References
  1. BraveWords. "PANDEMONIUM - "I Can See RUSH From My House!"". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  2. Blabbermouth (2007-09-11). "Former PANDEMONIUM Singer Dead At 48". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2020-12-29.


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