Death Angel

Bio:Death Angel emerged from the Bay Area in the mid-eighties, and is often mentioned in the same breath as Heathen, Testament, Forbidden, and others, though their unique style set them apart from the pack just a bit.

Death Angel was started in San Francisco, California in 1982 by Filipino-American musicians Rob Cavestany (lead guitar), brothers Gus Pepa (rhythm guitar) and Dennis Pepa (bass, vocals), and Andy Galeon (drums). The drummer was ten years old when the band formed. Though, singer Mark Osegueda didn't join the band until 1984. The band released a (now-rare) demo cassette "Kill as One" (1986), which was produced by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett.