Atrocity performing live in 2010.

Atrocity are a German heavy metal band from Ludwigsburg. Formed in 1985, the group originally consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Alexander Krull, guitarists Mathias Röderer and Frank Knodel, bassist René Tometschek, and drummer Gernot Winkler. The band's current lineup includes Krull, the sole constant member, alongside drummer Joris Nijenhuis (since 2012), guitarist Micki Richter (since 2019), bassist Andre Nasso (since 2021) and guitarist Luc Gebhardt (since 2022).

History

Atrocity formed in 1985, with the original lineup consisting of Alexander Krull on vocals, Mathias Röderer and Frank Knodel on guitars, René Tometschek on bass, and Gernot Winkler on drums.[1] After releasing their first demo Instigators in 1988, the group replaced Winkler with Michael Schwarz, signed with Nuclear Blast, and released "Blue Blood" in 1989.[2] Shortly thereafter, the group recruited guitarist Richard Scharf and bassist Oliver Klasen to replace Knodel and Tometschek, respectively, and the new lineup released the band's full-length debut Hallucinations in 1990.[3] Todessehnsucht followed in 1992, before Klasen was replaced by Markus Knapp for the recording of 1994's Blut.[3] Before a European tour at the end of the year, Thorsten Bauer joined Atrocity as a third guitarist.[4]

During 1995, both Scharf and Knapp left the band, with the latter replaced by new bassist Chris Lukhaup.[3] The lineup of Krull, Röderer, Bauer, Lukhaup and Schwarz released Willenskraft in 1996 and Werk 80 in 1997, before Martin Schmidt took over on drums from May 1999.[5] Gemini and Atlantis followed in 2000 and 2004, respectively, before Schmidt was replaced by Moritz Neuner in January 2005.[6] Neuner played on just one album, Werk 80 II, before leaving Atrocity and spin-off Leaves' Eyes alongside Lukhaup in November 2007 – Lukhaup for "personal reasons" and Neuner for "another turn in his working career".[7] In January 2008, Alla Fedynitch and Nicholas Barker were announced as both bands' new bassist and drummer, respectively.[8] By October, Barker had been replaced by Seven Antonopoulos.[9]

In January 2010, Krull became the sole original member of Atrocity when guitarist Mathias Röderer left the group for "family reasons". He was replaced by Sander van der Meer.[10] Two more lineup changes occurred later in the year – in the summer, Antonopoulos was replaced by Roland Navratil,[11] and in October, Fedynitch made way for JB van der Wal (who became an official member in May 2011).[12][13] Navratil remained until February 2012, when he left for "private reasons" and was replaced by Joris Nijenhuis.[14] By the end of the year, the group had become a four-piece after the departure of van der Wal. Guitarist Bauer performed all bass on the 2013 release Okkult.[15] Bauer continued to cover bass duties during Atrocity and Leaves' Eyes live shows following the release of Okkult.[16]

Pete Streit replaced van der Meer in September 2015, after several months filling in for the former guitarist.[17] He performed on 2018's Okkult II, before leaving for "private reasons" in November 2019 to be replaced by Micki Richter.[18] In June 2021, the band returned to a five-member setup for the first time since 2013 with the addition of Andre Nasso on bass.[19] At the end of the year, Atrocity announced that Bauer would be leaving the band after more than 25 years in the lineup, with the guitarist and bassist writing in a statement that "I feel that now is the right time for me to ... look forward to and embrace new things and challenges in my life."[20] Bauer was not replaced until September 2022, when Luc Gebhardt took his place.[21]

Members

Current

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Alexander Krull.JPG
 Alexander Krull 1985–present
  • lead vocals
  • keyboards
  • samples
  • programming
 all Atrocity releases
Joris Nijenhuis 2012–present
  • drums
  • backing vocals
 all Atrocity releases from Die Gottlosen Jahre: Live in Wacken (2012) onwards, except Unspoken Names (Demo 1991) (2022)
Micki Richter 2019–present guitar Okkult III (2023)
Andre Nasso 2021–present bass
Luc Gebhardt 2022–present guitar

Former

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Leaves Eyes Mathias Roederer at Henkersfest Stuttgart July 2007.jpg
 Mathias Röderer 1985–2010 guitar all Atrocity releases from Instigators (1988) to Werk 80 II (2008)
Frank Knodel 1985–1989
  • Instigators (1988)
  • "Blue Blood" (1989)
René Tometschek bass
Gernot Winkler 1985–1988 drums Instigators (1988)
Michael Schwarz 1988–1999
  • drums
  • percussion
  • all Atrocity releases from "Blue Blood" (1989) to Werk 80 (1997)
  • Unspoken Names (Demo 1991) (2022)
Richard Scharf 1989–1995 guitar
  • all Atrocity releases from Hallucinations (1990) to Die Liebe (1995)
  • Unspoken Names (Demo 1991) (2022)
Oliver Klasen 1989–1994 bass
  • Hallucinations (1990)
  • Todessehnsucht (1992)
  • Unspoken Names (Demo 1991) (2022)
Markus Knapp 1994–1995
  • Blut (1994)
  • Calling the Rain (1995)
Leaves Eyes Thorsten Bauer at Henkersfest Stuttgart July 2007.jpg
 Thorsten Bauer 1994–2021
  • guitar
  • bass (from 2012)
  • occasional keyboards
 all Atrocity releases from Calling the Rain (1995) to Okkult II (2018)
Christian Lukhaup - Leaves Eyes at Henkersfest Stuttgart July 2007 (cropped).jpg
 Chris Lukhaup 1995–2007 bass all Atrocity releases from Die Liebe (1995) to Werk 80 II (2008)
Martin Schmidt 1999–2005 drums
  • Gemini (2000)
  • Atlantis (2004)
Moritz Neuner 2005–2007 Werk 80 II (2008)
AllaFedynitch-Kavarna2010.jpg
 Alla Fedynitch 2008–2010 bass none
Nick Barker (2013).jpg
 Nicholas Barker 2008 drums
Seven Antonopoulos 2008–2010
  • drums
  • percussion
 After the Storm (2010)
Sander van der Meer 2010–2015 guitar
  • Die Gottlosen Jahre (2012)
  • Okkult (2013)
Roland Navratil 2010–2012
  • drums
  • percussion
 Die Gottlosen Jahre (2012)
JB van der Wal 2010–2012 bass
Pete Streit 2015–2019 guitar Okkult II (2018)

Timeline

Lineups

Period Members Releases
1985–1988
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Mathias Röderer – guitar
  • Frank Knodel – guitar
  • René Tometschek – bass
  • Gernot Winkler – drums
  • Instigators demo (1988)
1988–1989
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Mathias Röderer – guitar
  • Frank Knodel – guitar
  • René Tometschek – bass
  • Michael Schwarz – drums, percussion
  • "Blue Blood" (1989)
Late 1989 – early 1994
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Mathias Röderer – guitar
  • Richard Scharf – guitar
  • Oliver Klasen – bass
  • Michael Schwarz – drums, percussion
Early – late 1994
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Mathias Röderer – guitar
  • Richard Scharf – guitar
  • Markus Knapp – bass
  • Michael Schwarz – drums, percussion
  • Blut (1994)
Late 1994 – early 1995
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Mathias Röderer – guitar
  • Richard Scharf – guitar
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Markus Knapp – bass
  • Michael Schwarz – drums, percussion
  • Calling the Rain (1995)
Early – late 1995
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Mathias Röderer – guitar
  • Richard Scharf – guitar
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Chris Lukhaup – bass
  • Michael Schwarz – drums, percussion
  • Die Liebe (1995)
Late 1995 – May 1999
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Mathias Röderer – guitar
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Chris Lukhaup – bass
  • Michael Schwarz – drums, percussion
May 1999 – January 2005
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Mathias Röderer – guitar
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Chris Lukhaup – bass
  • Martin Schmidt – drums
  • Gemini (2000)
  • Atlantis (2004)
January 2005 – November 2007
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Mathias Röderer – guitar
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Chris Lukhaup – bass
  • Moritz Neuner – drums
January – October 2008 none
October 2008 – January 2010
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Mathias Röderer – guitar
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Alla Fedynitch – bass
  • Seven Antonopoulos – drums, percussion
January – summer 2010
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Sander van der Meer – guitar
  • Alla Fedynitch – bass
  • Seven Antonopoulos – drums, percussion
  • After the Storm (2010)
Summer – October 2010
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Sander van der Meer – guitar
  • Alla Fedynitch – bass
  • Roland Navratil – drums, percussion
 none
October 2010 – February 2012
  • Alexander Krull – vocals, keyboards
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Sander van der Meer – guitar
  • JB van der Wal – bass
  • Roland Navratil – drums, percussion
  • Die Gottlosen Jahre (2012)
February – late 2012
  • Alexander Krull – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Sander van der Meer – guitar
  • JB van der Wal – bass
  • Joris Nijenhuis – drums, backing vocals
 none
Late 2012 – early 2015
  • Alexander Krull – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Sander van der Meer – guitar
  • Thorsten Bauer – bass, guitar
  • Joris Nijenhuis – drums, backing vocals
September 2015 – November 2019
  • Alexander Krull – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Pete Streit – guitar
  • Thorsten Bauer – bass, guitar
  • Joris Nijenhuis – drums, backing vocals
  • Okkult II (2018)
November 2019 – June 2021
  • Alexander Krull – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Micki Richter – guitar
  • Thorsten Bauer – bass, guitar
  • Joris Nijenhuis – drums, backing vocals
 none
June – December 2021
  • Alexander Krull – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Thorsten Bauer – guitar
  • Micki Richter – guitar
  • Andre Nasso – bass
  • Joris Nijenhuis – drums, backing vocals
January – September 2022
  • Alexander Krull – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Micki Richter – guitar
  • Andre Nasso – bass
  • Joris Nijenhuis – drums, backing vocals
September 2022 – present
  • Alexander Krull – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Micki Richter – guitar
  • Luc Gebhardt – guitar
  • Andre Nasso – bass
  • Joris Nijenhuis – drums, backing vocals
  • Okkult III (2023)

References

  1. ↑ Sharpe-Young, Garry (15 May 2012). Camion Blanc: Anthologie du Metal – Tome 2. p. 671. ISBN 978-2357796362. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Leave's Eyes, Atrocity en Latinoamerica 2012". El Santuario del Rock (in Spanish). 16 May 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 Torreano, Bradley. "Atrocity Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
  4. ↑ Quinn, Laura (5 May 2013). "Interview: Alexander Krull and Thorsten Bauer (Atrocity/Leaves' Eyes)". playdeadnation. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  5. ↑ "Artist biography Martin Schmidt". Drummerszone. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  6. ↑ "Atrocity Announce New Drummer". Blabbermouth.net. 10 January 2005. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Leaves' Eyes Parts Ways With Bassist, Drummer; Seeks Replacements". Blabbermouth.net. 20 November 2007. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  8. ↑ "Leaves' Eyes To Play Mexico City In March". Blabbermouth.net. 31 January 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "Opiate For The Masses Drummer Joins Leaves' Eyes, Atrocity". Blabbermouth.net. 23 October 2008. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Leaves' Eyes, Atrocity Part Ways With Mathias Röderer; Enlist Cypher Guitarist Sander Van Der Meer". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 4 January 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  11. ↑ "Leaves' Eyes Begins Recording New Album". Blabbermouth.net. 12 July 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  12. ↑ "Leaves' Eyes Parts Ways With Bassist". Blabbermouth.net. 16 October 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  13. ↑ "Bassist J.B. Van Der Wal Joins Leaves' Eyes, Atrocity". Blabbermouth.net. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  14. ↑ "Atrocity Announces New Drummer Joris Nijenhuis". Metal Underground. 15 February 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  15. ↑ "Atrocity Drummer Answers Questions About Upcoming 'Okkult' Album Trilogy". Blabbermouth.net. 3 December 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  16. ↑ Seay, William (15 April 2014). "America Noir Tour Interviews: Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes, and Moonspell". Hellbound.ca. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  17. ↑ "Leaves' Eyes Welcome Former Elis Guitarist Pete Streit To The Fold". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  18. ↑ "Leaves Eyes/Atrocity Splits With Guitarist Pete Streit; Announces Replacement Micki Richter". Metal Underground. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  19. ↑ "Leaves' Eyes/Atrocity Introduce New Bassist Andre Nasso". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  20. ↑ Angeli, Sarah (30 December 2021). "Thorsten Bauer leaves Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity". metal-hammer.de. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  21. ↑ "Leaves' Eyes And Atrocity Introduce New Guitarist Luc Gebhardt". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
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