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Dark Angel

Musical Group
Forthrash metal fans, slayer devotees, technical-thrash enthusiasts, metal historians, drumming nerds.
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The Profile

American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Known for the ferocious Darkness Descends and the more technical later period, with standout drumming by Gene Hoglan. Released four studio albums between 1985 and 1991.

Core members across eras include Gene Hoglan (drums), Jim Durkin and Eric Meyer (guitars), Ron Rinehart and Don Doty (vocals), and Rob Yahn/Mike Gonzalez (bass). Albums: We Have Arrived (1985), Darkness Descends (1986), Leave Scars (1989), Time Does Not Heal (1991).

Reviews hail Darkness Descends as a thrash landmark, praise Leave Scars for intensity and lyrics, and debate the technical sprawl of Time Does Not Heal. Gene Hoglan’s drumming and lineup shifts (Doty→Rinehart, Yahn→Gonzalez) are central talking points. A 1989 Hammersmith live set (3-Way Thrash) captures the band’s firepower.

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