Trauma
Trauma performing in 2014
Trauma performing in 2014
Background information
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, thrash metal
Years active1981–1985, 2013–present
LabelsShrapnel, Metal Blade, Pure Steel, The Orchard/Sony, Rivet Records Massacre Records
MembersKris Gustofson
Steve Robello
Brian Allen
Michael Spencer
Casey Trask
Past membersDennis Shafer
Cliff Burton
(George) Tiger Lady
Lucas Advicula
Michael Overton
Ross Alexander
Glen Gordon
Marcel Eaton
Kurt Fry
Jeff Jones
Bobby Cannon
Donny Hillier
Greg Christian
Joe Fraulob
Websitetraumametal.com

Trauma is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981. The band is best known for having a then-unknown Cliff Burton in its initial lineup, who would later leave the band to join Metallica as their bassist.

The group disbanded in 1985 before re-establishing itself after twenty-eight years (2013) around original vocalist Donny Hillier and returning drummer Kris Gustofson.

On September 28, 2020, Hillier died following an undisclosed illness;[1] he was replaced by vocalist Brian Allen nearly a year later on August 24, 2021.[2]

On December 6, 2022, Marty Friedman and Trauma were announced as special guests for Queensrÿche's 2023 Digital Noise Alliance Tour;[3] on February 21, 2023, Casey Trask was named as substitute rhythm guitarist for Joe Fraulob on that tour.[4]

Its current line-up consists of members Gustofson, Steve Robello, Allen and Michael Spencer, with Trask as their touring rhythm guitarist.

Band members

Current members

  • Kris Gustofson – drums (1982–1985, 2013–present)
  • Steve Robello – lead guitar, backing vocals (2017–present), bass (2014–2017),
  • Brian Allen – lead vocals (2021–present)
  • Michael Spencer – bass (2022–present)
  • Casey Trask – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2023–present)

Former members

  • Donny Hillier – lead vocals (1981–1985, 2013–2020) (died 2020)
  • Michael Overton – rhythm guitar (1981–1985)
  • (George) Tiger Lady – lead guitar (1981–1983)
  • Cliff Burton – bass (1981–1982) (died 1986)
  • Dennis Shafer – drums (1981–1982)
  • Lucas Advicula – bass (1982–1984)
  • Ross Alexander – lead guitar (1983–1985)
  • Glen Gordon – bass (1984–1985)
  • Kurt Fry – guitars (2013–2015)
  • Marcel Eaton – bass (2013–2014)
  • Jeff Jones – lead guitar (2015–2017)
  • Bobby Cannon – rhythm guitar (2016–2017)
  • Joe Fraulob – rhythm guitar (2017–2023)
  • Greg Christian – bass (2017–2022)

Timeline

Discography

  • Scratch and Scream (1984)
  • Rapture and Wrath (2015)
  • As the World Dies (2018)
  • Awakening (2022)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "DONNY HILLIER, Vocalist Of CLIFF BURTON's Pre-METALLICA Band TRAUMA, Dies". Blabbermouth.net. September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  2. ↑ "TRAUMA Announce New Singer BRIAN ALLEN; Work On New Album Underway". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. August 24, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  3. ↑ "QUEENSRŸCHE Announce 2023 Digital Noise Alliance Tour". QueensrycheOfficial.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Trauma Announces Casey Trask As Touring Guitarist". TraumaMetal.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
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