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Hirax

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Buena Park, California
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1984
Genre:
Thrash/Speed Metal/Crossover
Themes:
Society, Death, War
Current label:
Steamhammer
Years active:
1981-1983 (as L.A. Kaos), 1983-1984 (as K.G.B.), 1984-1989, 2000-present
Late into '83, Katon noticed the term "Hirax" on the antique newspaper-styled wallpaper in the bathroom of Brian Keith's house. Katon thought Hirax would be a great band name and the rest of the members agreed. Known as K.G.B. at the time (L.A. Kaos before that and Kaos even still), they instantly transformed into Hirax.

Compilation appearances:
- "Bombs of Death" on Metal Massacre VI (Metal ...
Current
Katon W. de Pena Vocals (1984-1987, 2000-present)
See also: ex-House of Suffering, ex-Phantasm, ex-L.A. Kaos
Neil Metcalf Guitars (2022-present)
See also: ex-Anti-Hero, ex-H.umanoid I.nduced V.ivisection, ex-Blood Butcher, ex-Forest of Jinn, ex-Odinsun, ex-Überserker, ex-Khronic Koma
Jose Gonzalez Bass (2024-present)
See also: Anathemma, Exterminate, Ophiuchus, ex-Hazardous Terror
Emilio Marquez Drums (2024-present)
See also: Asesino, Coffin Texts, Engrave, ex-Brainstorm, ex-Possessed, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Nokturnal Fear
Past
Sherman Jones Bass
See also: Insecticide, ex-Eyeball
Francisco Zamudio Drums (?-2023)
See also: ex-Enrot
Gary Monardo Bass (1984-1989, 2000)
See also: ex-Weapon 13, ex-Cold Blood, ex-L.A. Kaos, Raging Violence, ex-K.G.B.
John Tabares Drums (1984-1986, 2000, 2006)
See also: ex-Weapon 13, ex-Cold Blood, Raging Violence, ex-Phantasm, ex-L.A. Kaos
Brian Keith Drums (1984)
See also: ex-L.A. Kaos
Bob Savage Guitars (1984)
See also: Bob Savage, ex-Weapon 13, ex-Cold Blood, ex-L.A. Kaos, K.G.B., Raging Violence, ex-Invaders
Scott Owen Guitars (1984-1989, 2000)
See also: Uncivil War, ex-Subversion, ex-Piranha, ex-Razor (live), ex-Eliminate, ex-Raging Violence, ex-Subversion A.D.
Eric Brecht Drums (1986-1989)
See also: ex-Attitude, ex-D.R.I., ex-Death, ex-Suburbanites, ex-Two-Bit Thief, ex-US D.R.I.
Billy Wedgeworth Vocals (1987)
(R.I.P. 2010) See also: ex-Knucklehead, ex-Corruption
Paul Baloff Vocals (1988)
(R.I.P. 2002) See also: ex-Piranha, ex-Exodus, ex-Heathen, ex-Killparty, ex-No Love, ex-Spastik Children
Greg Eickmier Guitars (2000)
See also: ex-A // Solution
Mike Brickman Bass (2001-2003)
See also: ex-Lunatics on Parole
Justin Lent Bass, Guitars (2001)
See also: Clusterfux, ex-Thaumaturgy, ROÄC
Nick Seelinger Drums (2001)
See also: ex-Beltfed Weapon, ex-Silencer, ex-Angel Dust (live), ex-Drudgery
Dan Bellinger Drums (2001)
See also: Raised by Wolves, ex-Crematorium, ex-Yigael's Wall
James Joseph Hubler Guitars (2001)
Angelo Espino Bass (2003-2005)
See also: Heretic, L.S.N., ex-Dissenter, ex-Anger as Art, ex-Bitch, ex-Once Dead, ex-Predator, ex-Reverend, ex-Hunger, ex-Uncle Slam, ex-Vermin
Jorge Iacobellis Drums (2003-2006, 2008-2014)
See also: Primal, Final Decree, ex-Silversteel, ex-Insecticide, ex-Lunatics on Parole, ex-Velocet, ex-Todos Tus Muertos
Glenn Rogers Guitars (2003-2005, 2006-2007, 2008-2011)
See also: Primal, Final Decree, ex-Hero, ex-Deliverance, ex-Heretic, ex-Once Dead, ex-Steel Vengeance, ex-Viking, ex-Vengeance Rising, ex-Lambs Among Wolves, ex-Max Blam Jam
Dave Watson Guitars (2003-2005)
See also: Shades of Crimson, Black Heart, ex-Hauk, ex-Resistance, ex-Ruthless, ex-The Prodigal Son, ex-Final Decree, ex-Rotten Rod and the Warheads, ex-Mother Mercy, ex-The Violent Breed, ex-DeathRiders
Dave Chedrick Drums (2004-2005)
See also: Manowar, Max Carlisle, ex-Graphic Violence, ex-Raven Mad, ex-Anger as Art, ex-Dreams of Damnation, ex-Heretic, ex-New Eden, ex-Ruthless, ex-Murashita (live), ex-Raven (live), ex-DeathRiders
Steve Harrison Bass (2006-2022)
See also: HarXson, ex-Syndicate (USA)
Fabricio Ravelli Drums (2006-2008)
See also: ex-Wasted Co., ex-Imbyra, ex-A.N.I.M.A.L., ex-Ancesttral, ex-Dreams of Damnation, ex-Harppia, ex-Scars, ex-Blood Alliance
Lance Harrison Guitars (2006-2022)
See also: HarXson
Miguel "Camazotz" Moran Drums (2007)
See also: ex-Dreams of Damnation, ex-Ritual, ex-Tazumal, ex-Vesterian, ex-Vesuvius
Tim Thomas Guitars (2007-2008, 2011)
See also: ex-Bastard Squad, ex-Warrion, ex-New Eden, ex-Steel Prophet, ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Abattoir
Mike Guerrero Guitars (lead) (2011-2013)
See also: Mike Guerrero Project/The Tapping Ninja, ex-Knight of the Dawn, ex-Hellion (live), ex-Sovereign Reign, ex-Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper (live), ex-DeathRiders
Mike Vega Drums (2014-2022)
See also: Luna Occulta, ex-Ahnkou, Battalion of Saints, HarXson, ex-Dr. Know, ex-Lightning Swords of Death, ex-Satriarch, ex-Sinstorm, ex-The Cauterized, ex-Gunt, ex-The Ruins
Chris Aguirre II Bass (2022-2023)
See also: Possessed, ex-Thorns of Sin, ex-Murashita (live)
Kelly Mclauchlin Bass (2023)
See also: Pessimist, ex-Death Force, ex-Horror of Horrors, ex-Metal Against Coronavirus, ex-Resistance, ex-Equinox (live), ex-Diabolic, ex-Possessed, ex-Unholy Ghost, ex-Angelcorpse (live), ex-Cauldron (live), ex-Eliminate, ex-I Am Morbid
Danny Walker Drums (2023)
See also: Strangled by Strangulation, ex-Thornlord, ex-Uphill Battle, ex-Murder Construct, Blind John Pope, ex-Bad Acid Trip, ex-Exhumed, ex-Expulsion, ex-Intronaut, ex-Karyn Crisis' Gospel of the Witches, ex-O Zorn!, ex-Phobia, ex-Teeth, ex-Cephalic Carnage (live), ex-Jesu (live), ex-Cinema Strange, ex-Bastard Noise (live), ex-Nautkicker (live)
Past (Live)
Kelly Mclauchlin Bass (2018-2019)
See also: Pessimist, ex-Death Force, ex-Horror of Horrors, ex-Metal Against Coronavirus, ex-Resistance, ex-Equinox (live), ex-Diabolic, ex-Possessed, ex-Unholy Ghost, ex-Angelcorpse (live), ex-Cauldron (live), ex-Eliminate, ex-I Am Morbid
Katon W. de Pena Vocals (1984-1987, 2000-present)
See also: ex-House of Suffering, ex-Phantasm, ex-L.A. Kaos
Neil Metcalf Guitars (2022-present)
See also: ex-Anti-Hero, ex-H.umanoid I.nduced V.ivisection, ex-Blood Butcher, ex-Forest of Jinn, ex-Odinsun, ex-Überserker, ex-Khronic Koma
Jose Gonzalez Bass (2024-present)
See also: Anathemma, Exterminate, Ophiuchus, ex-Hazardous Terror
Emilio Marquez Drums (2024-present)
See also: Asesino, Coffin Texts, Engrave, ex-Brainstorm, ex-Possessed, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Nokturnal Fear
Sherman Jones Bass
See also: Insecticide, ex-Eyeball
Francisco Zamudio Drums (?-2023)
See also: ex-Enrot
Gary Monardo Bass (1984-1989, 2000)
See also: ex-Weapon 13, ex-Cold Blood, ex-L.A. Kaos, Raging Violence, ex-K.G.B.
John Tabares Drums (1984-1986, 2000, 2006)
See also: ex-Weapon 13, ex-Cold Blood, Raging Violence, ex-Phantasm, ex-L.A. Kaos
Brian Keith Drums (1984)
See also: ex-L.A. Kaos
Bob Savage Guitars (1984)
See also: Bob Savage, ex-Weapon 13, ex-Cold Blood, ex-L.A. Kaos, K.G.B., Raging Violence, ex-Invaders
Scott Owen Guitars (1984-1989, 2000)
See also: Uncivil War, ex-Subversion, ex-Piranha, ex-Razor (live), ex-Eliminate, ex-Raging Violence, ex-Subversion A.D.
Eric Brecht Drums (1986-1989)
See also: ex-Attitude, ex-D.R.I., ex-Death, ex-Suburbanites, ex-Two-Bit Thief, ex-US D.R.I.
Billy Wedgeworth Vocals (1987)
(R.I.P. 2010) See also: ex-Knucklehead, ex-Corruption
Paul Baloff Vocals (1988)
(R.I.P. 2002) See also: ex-Piranha, ex-Exodus, ex-Heathen, ex-Killparty, ex-No Love, ex-Spastik Children
Greg Eickmier Guitars (2000)
See also: ex-A // Solution
Mike Brickman Bass (2001-2003)
See also: ex-Lunatics on Parole
Justin Lent Bass, Guitars (2001)
See also: Clusterfux, ex-Thaumaturgy, ROÄC
Nick Seelinger Drums (2001)
See also: ex-Beltfed Weapon, ex-Silencer, ex-Angel Dust (live), ex-Drudgery
Dan Bellinger Drums (2001)
See also: Raised by Wolves, ex-Crematorium, ex-Yigael's Wall
James Joseph Hubler Guitars (2001)
Angelo Espino Bass (2003-2005)
See also: Heretic, L.S.N., ex-Dissenter, ex-Anger as Art, ex-Bitch, ex-Once Dead, ex-Predator, ex-Reverend, ex-Hunger, ex-Uncle Slam, ex-Vermin
Jorge Iacobellis Drums (2003-2006, 2008-2014)
See also: Primal, Final Decree, ex-Silversteel, ex-Insecticide, ex-Lunatics on Parole, ex-Velocet, ex-Todos Tus Muertos
Glenn Rogers Guitars (2003-2005, 2006-2007, 2008-2011)
See also: Primal, Final Decree, ex-Hero, ex-Deliverance, ex-Heretic, ex-Once Dead, ex-Steel Vengeance, ex-Viking, ex-Vengeance Rising, ex-Lambs Among Wolves, ex-Max Blam Jam
Dave Watson Guitars (2003-2005)
See also: Shades of Crimson, Black Heart, ex-Hauk, ex-Resistance, ex-Ruthless, ex-The Prodigal Son, ex-Final Decree, ex-Rotten Rod and the Warheads, ex-Mother Mercy, ex-The Violent Breed, ex-DeathRiders
Dave Chedrick Drums (2004-2005)
See also: Manowar, Max Carlisle, ex-Graphic Violence, ex-Raven Mad, ex-Anger as Art, ex-Dreams of Damnation, ex-Heretic, ex-New Eden, ex-Ruthless, ex-Murashita (live), ex-Raven (live), ex-DeathRiders
Steve Harrison Bass (2006-2022)
See also: HarXson, ex-Syndicate (USA)
Fabricio Ravelli Drums (2006-2008)
See also: ex-Wasted Co., ex-Imbyra, ex-A.N.I.M.A.L., ex-Ancesttral, ex-Dreams of Damnation, ex-Harppia, ex-Scars, ex-Blood Alliance
Lance Harrison Guitars (2006-2022)
See also: HarXson
Miguel "Camazotz" Moran Drums (2007)
See also: ex-Dreams of Damnation, ex-Ritual, ex-Tazumal, ex-Vesterian, ex-Vesuvius
Tim Thomas Guitars (2007-2008, 2011)
See also: ex-Bastard Squad, ex-Warrion, ex-New Eden, ex-Steel Prophet, ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Abattoir
Mike Guerrero Guitars (lead) (2011-2013)
See also: Mike Guerrero Project/The Tapping Ninja, ex-Knight of the Dawn, ex-Hellion (live), ex-Sovereign Reign, ex-Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper (live), ex-DeathRiders
Mike Vega Drums (2014-2022)
See also: Luna Occulta, ex-Ahnkou, Battalion of Saints, HarXson, ex-Dr. Know, ex-Lightning Swords of Death, ex-Satriarch, ex-Sinstorm, ex-The Cauterized, ex-Gunt, ex-The Ruins
Chris Aguirre II Bass (2022-2023)
See also: Possessed, ex-Thorns of Sin, ex-Murashita (live)
Kelly Mclauchlin Bass (2023)
See also: Pessimist, ex-Death Force, ex-Horror of Horrors, ex-Metal Against Coronavirus, ex-Resistance, ex-Equinox (live), ex-Diabolic, ex-Possessed, ex-Unholy Ghost, ex-Angelcorpse (live), ex-Cauldron (live), ex-Eliminate, ex-I Am Morbid
Danny Walker Drums (2023)
See also: Strangled by Strangulation, ex-Thornlord, ex-Uphill Battle, ex-Murder Construct, Blind John Pope, ex-Bad Acid Trip, ex-Exhumed, ex-Expulsion, ex-Intronaut, ex-Karyn Crisis' Gospel of the Witches, ex-O Zorn!, ex-Phobia, ex-Teeth, ex-Cephalic Carnage (live), ex-Jesu (live), ex-Cinema Strange, ex-Bastard Noise (live), ex-Nautkicker (live)
Past
Kelly Mclauchlin Bass (2018-2019)
See also: Pessimist, ex-Death Force, ex-Horror of Horrors, ex-Metal Against Coronavirus, ex-Resistance, ex-Equinox (live), ex-Diabolic, ex-Possessed, ex-Unholy Ghost, ex-Angelcorpse (live), ex-Cauldron (live), ex-Eliminate, ex-I Am Morbid
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