Coroner

Coroner are a Swiss three-piece metal band formed in Zurich in 1985, noted for technical, progressive and dark thrash; key albums include R.I.P., Mental Vortex and Grin. They reunited and released a new album in 2025.

Formed in Zurich in 1985. Core members cited in reviews: Tommy (Tommy T. Baron / Tommy Vetterli) on guitar, Ronald 'Ron' Broder (Ron Royce) on bass and vocals, Markus 'Marky' Edelmann (Marquis Marky) on drums. Notable studio albums: R.I.P., Punishment for Decadence (1988), No More Color (1989), Mental Vortex (1991), Grin (1993), and Dissonance Theory (2025).

DeBaser reviews consistently praise Coroner's technical skill, inventive songwriting and dark atmospheres. Key albums highlighted are Mental Vortex and Grin; R.I.P. and No More Color are noted for formative power. The 2025 release Dissonance Theory is received as a successful return.

For:Fans of technical/progressive thrash, avant-garde metal listeners, and those interested in Swiss metal history.