Nocturnus

Nocturnus
Also known asNocturnus AD
OriginTampa, Florida, U.S.
GenresDeath metal, progressive death metal, technical death metal
Years active1987–1993, 1999–2002, 2013–present
LabelsEarache, Moribund, Season of Mist, Combat, Relativity, Profound Lore
MembersMike Browning
Demian Heftel
Belial Koblak
Josh Holdren
Kyle Sokol

Nocturnus, currently Nocturnus AD, is a Florida death metal band formed in Tampa, Florida, in 1987 by the drummer/vocalist Mike Browning (formerly of Morbid Angel).[1] They were known for their science-fiction-themed lyrics and use of keyboards, both of which were virtually unknown in extreme metal at the time.[2] The 1990 debut from the band is considered by some to be the first progressive death metal album.[3]

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 255. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
  2. ^ "Nocturnus - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". Metal-archives.com. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  3. ^ BadWolf (July 13, 2012). "Effigies of the Forgotten". NoCleanSinging. Retrieved June 26, 2021.