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Possessed

American death metal pioneers who are often referred to as the godfathers of the genre.
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Possessed

Credit: Hannah Verbeuren

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Active

1980s - 2020s

Formed

1983 in San Francisco, CA

Genre

Pop/Rock

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Heavy Metal Speed/Thrash Metal Death Metal

Group Members

Barry Fisk Brian Montana Jeff Becerra Larry LaLonde Mike Sus

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