Artist description Based in San Diego, California, Wretched Excess' music is powerful, unforgiving, and dissonant with a melodic twist. With a focus on live performance, the band is one of the area's tightest and most entertaining groups. They have played at the larger venues in San Diego with such notable acts as Exodus, Death, Six Feet Under, Napalm Death, D.R.I., and Cage to name a few.

Music Style Thrash Metal

Musical Influences Sepultura, Pantera, D.R.I., Slayer, Testament, Black Sabbath, R.K.L., OLD Metallica

Similar Artists Pantera, Sepultura

Artist History Wretched Excess was formed in 1992 in San Diego, California. They have released a self titled cassete demo in 1996 and just recently released thier debut CD Mass Consumption.

Group Members Keith Payfer-Vocals,Chris Brooks-Lead Guitar,Matt Otavka-Lead Guitar,Ed Carlile-Bass,Kurt Buske-Drums

Instruments See members

Albums Wretched Excess(self titled), Mass Consumption

Press Reviews An article about Wretched Excess can be found in XL Magazine(Volume 5, Number 2).

Additional Info Full length, 10 song CD's available. Send a check or money order for $12.00 made out to Wretched Excess, P.O.Box 301298, Escondido, CA, 92030-1298, USA It is also avalable for purchase from Dark Star Records (www.darkstarrecords.com)

Location San Diego, California - USA

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