Origin:	Dallas, Texas, USA
Genres:	Thrash Metal
DISBANDED

Last update/review:	January 28, 2015

Rigor Mortis

By 1988 thrash metal was quite popular in the United States, and thus bands like Rigor Mortis benefitted, by being signed to major labels. Rigor Mortis (the album) is competant, energetic thrash, but somewhat samey in its approach (particularly in the vocal department), while the succeeding releases moved a bit more in the speed metal (Freaks) and hardcore (Vs. The Earth) directions. The band never seemed to rise above cult-level status, which no doubt contributed to their breaking up in the early nineties, with guitarist Mike Scaccia and bassist Casey later seen in bigger bands (Ministry and Gwar, respectively). A decade or so later the trio of Scaccia, Orr, and drummer Harden Harrison reunited, and original vocalist Bruce Corbitt jumped on board as well. Recordings commenced in 2012, but Scaccia's unfortunate passing put a hold on releasing the album. That album, Slaves To The Grave, eventually did get released in 2014, but the band is now officially done.