Slaughter was a Canadian

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band. They formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1984 playing thrash metal and briefly featured

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on guitar in 1986. Originally, they released two demos and two full

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s. Slaughter was disbanded from 1989 to 1995 but returned in 1996 to record a cover of

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label. Slaughter also released a compilation of demos and live tracks under the Nuclear Blast label called ''Not Dead Yet/Paranormal''. The band has been inactive again since 2001. Slaughter are currently working on a new release featuring rare, demo, live and rehearsal material. On October 2, 2008, singer Dave Hewson announced that drummer Brian Lourie had died of a heart attack. He issued this statement – " just wanted to let everyone know that longtime drummer for SLAUGHTER and STRAPPADO, Brian Lourie, has died of a heart attack at the young age of 39. Brian was one of the best people I have ever met and was a huge part of SLAUGHTER joining in 1987–88 'till we disbanded in 1992. His sense of humor and love for life made him such a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. I will try to eleasemore info as it comes. Love you, bro."

Discography

Albums

*''Strappado'' (1987) – Diabolic Force/Fringe Records *''Fuck of Death'' (2004) – Hells Headbangers Records

Compilation albums

*''Not Dead Yet/Paranormal'' (2001) – Nuclear Blast *''Tortured Souls'' (2007) – Marquee Records *''Nocturnal Hell, Surrender or Die'' (2016) – Vic Records

EPs

*''Nocturnal Hell'' (1986) – Diabolic Force/Fringe Records *''Nocturnal Hell'' (2019) – Urbain Grandier Records

Split albums

*''Back to the Crypt/Sadist'' (2004) – Horror Records (split with Nunslaughter)

Demos

*''Meatcleaver'' (1984) *''Bloody Karnage'' (1984) *''Surrender or Die'' (1985) – Diabolic Force/Fringe Records *''Paranormal'' (1988) *''The Dark – Demo IV'' (1988) *''Not Dead Yet'' (1990) – Headache Records

Live demos

*''Live Karnage'' (1985)

Former members

*Dave Hewson – vocals, guitar (1984–1992) *Ron Sumners – drums (1984–1986) *Terry Sadler – vocals, bass (1984–1989) *

– guitars (1986) *Brian Lourie – drums (1986–1992) *Bobby Sadzak – guitars (1988)

References

External links

Official Slaughter website
* Allmusic review {{DEFAULTSORT:Slaughter (Canada) Musical groups established in 1984 Musical groups from Toronto Canadian death metal musical groups Nuclear Blast artists Canadian thrash metal musical groups 1984 establishments in Ontario