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. Reverend was formed in 1989 by ex-

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, who took the band's name from his own moniker, which he acquired as the frontman of the "Metal Church". Reverend has gone through many lineup versions since its original inception, and despite David Wayne's death in 2005, the band is still active and continues to play in his honor.

History

After struggling with drug problems within his current band, David Wayne decided to leave Metal Church in the late '80's and find another group to join. Wayne searched around Los Angeles looking for the best band in which he could participate. He met with ex- W.A.S.P. member

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, the band whose singer, Mike Howe, recently left to replace Wayne in Metal Church, called David Wayne repeatedly and urged him to at least listen to their songs. Despite being reluctant at first, Wayne eventually met with the members of Heretic at a

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restaurant where they played him some of their songs on a tape recorder. Wayne was impressed, and decided that they were the right band for him, thus laying the foundation of Reverend. Wayne later described this ironic episode as a "cosmic joke" on everyone involved.

Members

Last line-up

* Jason Martinez – guitars (2010) * Nacho Vara – guitars (2002–2010) * Marco Villareal – bass (2010) * Dave Galbert (2009–2010)

Former members

;Vocals *

(1989–2005) * Michael Lance (2006–2009) * Scott Marker (2009) * Michael Falletta (2009-2010) * Eric "The Viking" Wayne (2005–2006) ;Bass * Jay Wegener (2002–2003) * John Stahlman (2000–2002) * Dennis O'Hara (1989–1991) * Angelo Espino (1991–1993) * Pete Perez (2002) * Brendon Kyle (2004–2008) * Mike Falletta (2008–2010) * James Cooper (1994–1995) * Marco Villarreal (2010) ;Guitars * Davy Lee (2002–2010) * Chris Nelson (2000–2002) * Bill Rhynes (1992–2000) * Brian Korban (1989–1993) * Stuart Fujinami (1989–1991) * Ernesto F. Martinez (1991–1993) ;Drums * Rick Basha (1990–1991) * Jason Ian Rosenfeld (1991–1993) * Scott Vogel (1989–1990) * Todd Stotz (2000–2003) * Jesse Vara (2004–2008) * Angel Medellin (2008)

Discography

Albums

* '' World Won't Miss You'' (1990) * '' Play God'' (1991) * ''Resurrected'' (2010-2011?)

EPs

* ''

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References

External links

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