Pentagram (band)

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Pentagram
Pentagram performing in 2009
Background information
Origin	Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Doom metal
Years active	1971–1972 1972 1972–1977 1978–1979 1983–2005 2008–present
Labels	Metal Blade Season of Mist Peaceville Black Widow Relapse Heavy Psych Sounds
Spinoffs	Bedemon
Members	Bobby Liebling Tony Reed Scooter Haslip Henry Vasquez
Website	pentagramusa.com

Pentagram is an American doom metal band from Alexandria, Virginia, noted as one of the pioneers of heavy metal, and the sub-genre of doom metal in particular. As such, they are considered one of the "big four of doom metal," alongside Candlemass, Saint Vitus, and Trouble.^[1][2][3][4]

The band was prolific in the underground scene of the 1970s, producing many demos and rehearsal tapes, but did not release a full-length album until re-forming in the early 1980s with an almost completely new line-up. Throughout the band's history, the only constant member has been vocalist Bobby Liebling. The band's current line-up consists of Liebling (vocals), Tony Reed (guitar), Scooter Haslip (bass), and Henry Vasquez (drums).^[5]