Lethargy was an American

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and

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band formed in

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by vocalist Erik Burke, drummer

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, and bassist Adam Routier. They would create their first demo titled ''Lost in This Existence'' in 1993.

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would join the band as a guitarist in 1994 replacing Stephan Nedwetzky and Brian Steltz. The band would create two more demos titled ''Tainted'' and ''Humor Me, You Funny Little Man''. Their last performance was on Christmas night of 1999. Drummer

and guitarist

would later appear in

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. Guitarist and vocalist Erik Burke is currently active in

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, Sulaco, Kalibas,

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, and B.C.T. (Blatant Crap Taste).

Members

Last-known lineup

*Erik Burke − lead guitar, vocals *

− drums *

− guitar (1994–1999) *Adam Routier − bass

Former members

*Stephan Nedwetzky − lead guitar (1992−1993) *Brian Steltz − guitar (1993−1994)

Discography

Demos

*''Lost in This Existence'' (1993) *''Tainted'' (1994) *''Humor Me, You Funny Little Man (The Red Tape)'' (1995)

Studio albums

*'' It's Hard to Write with a Little Hand'' (1996)

Compilation albums

*'' Discography '93–'99'' (2000)

Splits

*''Lethargy / Big Hair'' 7" (1994)

References

External links

Lethargy discography
at

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