Rigor Mortis
Formed: 1982
From:
Dallas,
TX,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Rigor Mortis News
Below is our complete Rigor Mortis news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Watch Philip Anselmo Perform With Rigor Mortis
Fan-filmed video footage of Philip Anselmo (DOWN, ex-PANTERA) joining reactivated Texas thrashers RIGOR MORTIS for the song "Re-Animator" on December 14, 2007 at Vino's in Little Rock, Arkansas can be viewed here.
RIGOR MORTIS performed with its original lineup consisting of Bruce Corbitt (TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE), Mike Scaccia (MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS), Casey Orr (MITRA, GWAR, X-COPS, THE HELLIONS, THE BURDEN BROTHERS), and Harden Harrison (MITRA, PERVIS, SPEEDEALER).
ARSON ANTHEM — the new project featuring Anselmo on guitar, Mike Williams (EYEHATEGOD) on vocals, Hank Williams III (SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ASSJACK) on drums and Collin Yeo on bass — supported RIGOR MORTIS for three shows (including the Little Rock concert) earlier in the month. More...
Rigor Mortis Announce Live Dates
Texas death metal pioneers RIGOR MORTIS have announced they will be performing three select live dates with their original lineup consisting of Bruce Corbitt (vocals), Mike Scaccia (guitar), Casey Orr (bass/vocals) and Harden Harrison (drums). Joining the band will be ARSON ANTHEM, the new hardcore/punk band featuring Philip Anselmo (DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA - guitar), Mike Williams (EYEHATEGOD - vocals), Hank Williams III (Superjoint Ritual - drums) and Collin Yeo (bass).
Dates are as follows:
December
13 - Exit/In - Nashville, TN
14 - Vino's - Little Rock, AR
15 - One Eyed Jacks - New Orleans, LA
Rigor Mortis Announce Texas Dates
The original RIGOR MORTIS lineup of Bruce Corbitt, Mike Scaccia (MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS), Casey Orr (GWAR, X-COPS, THE HELLIONS, THE BURDEN BROTHERS), and Harden Harrison (PERVIS, SPEEDEALER, MITRA), has scheduled the following dates:
Aug. 24 - The Ridglea Theatre - Ft. Worth, TX
Aug. 25 - 710 Club – Austin, TX
RIGOR MORTIS originally formed in 1983 when schoolmates Harden Harrison and Casey Orr met Mike Scaccia. The three shared a love for horror/gore flicks and extremely heavy music, and that recipe helped them create a truly unique form of speed metal that had never been heard before. Within five years they had virtually created the thrash metal scene in Texas and landed a major label deal. In 1988, with Bruce Corbitt on vocals, RIGOR MORTIS released its self-titled debut album on Capitol Records.
For more information, visit their Myspace page.
Rigor Mortis Announces Texas Dates
The original RIGOR MORTIS lineup of Bruce Corbitt, Mike Scaccia (MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS), Casey Orr (GWAR, X-COPS, THE HELLIONS, THE BURDEN BROTHERS), and Harden Harrison (PERVIS, SPEEDEALER, MITRA), has scheduled the following dates:
Aug. 24 - The Ridglea Theatre - Ft. Worth, TX
Aug. 25 - 710 Club – Austin, TX
Ex Hallows Eve, Rigor Mortis Members Join Forces
Ex-HALLOWS EVE vocalist Stacy Andersen and former RIGOR MORTIS frontman Doyle Bright have joined forces in a new Atlanta, Georgia-based project called TWO PRONGED CROWN. The post-hardcore/metal band is currently writing and recording material for its upcoming debut album.
TWO PRONGED CROWN lineup:
Stacy Andersen (HALLOWS EVE, Metalmorphosis, BIG TWIN DIN) - Vocals, Guitar
Doyle Bright (RIGOR MORTIS, ILK, THE CHAOS FOUNDATION) - Vocals, Guitar
Jimmy Gorman (DISTEMPER, ILK, THE CHAOS FOUNDATION) - Vocals, Bass
Mike Rollings (METALMORPHOSIS, BIG TWIN DIN, JARBOE) - Drums
Mink (ILK, MINK.ORG) - Buttons, Programs
Chris Abbamonte (DISTEMPER, ILK) – Guitar
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/twoprongedcrown.
Rigor Mortis To Perform With 'Godfather Of Gore'
Director Herschell Gordon Lewis, who is widely credited with inventing the slasher horror film in the early 1960s with the release of his film "Blood Feast" in 1963, will join reunited Texan thrashers RIGOR MORTIS live on stage at the Texas Frightmare Weekend in early February. "We are, of course, honored to have the chance to dedicate our song 'Wizard of Gore' to the man that made the movie with the same name that inspired our song," the band write in a statement. "But, now the 'Godfather of Gore' himself is going to get on stage and sing with RIGOR MORTIS."
The Texas Frightmare Weekend is the largest horror convention in Texas with guest celebrities, film screenings, panel discussions, and more. The event will be held at the Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine, TX on February 4-5.
The original RIGOR MORTIS lineup of Bruce Corbitt, Mike Scaccia (MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS), Casey Orr (GWAR, X-COPS, THE HELLIONS, THE BURDEN BROTHERS), and Harden Harrison (PERVIS, SPEEDEALER, MITRA) will launch a 20th anniversary tour later in the month. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: More...
Rigor Mortis Announce More Tour Dates
The original RIGOR MORTIS lineup of Bruce Corbitt, Mike Scaccia (MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS), Casey Orr (GWAR, X-COPS, THE HELLIONS, THE BURDEN BROTHERS), and Harden Harrison (PERVIS, SPEEDEALER, MITRA) have lined up the following tour dates:
Oct. 27 - College Station, TX - Time's Square
Oct. 28 - Houston, TX - Forgettabout It's
Oct. 29 - Ft Worth, TX - Axis
Oct. 31 - Fayetteville, AR - The Dart Room
Nov. 01 - St. Louis - TBA
Nov. 02 - Des Moines, IA - Hairy Mary's
Nov. 03 - Cincinatti, OH - Sudsy Malone's
Nov. 04 - Brooklyn, NY - Northsix
Nov. 05 - Quincy, MA - Deedee's Lounge
Nov. 06 - Wilmington, SC -Soapbox Lounge
Nov. 07 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
Nov. 08 - Atlanta, GA - The Drunken Unicorn
The upcoming dates mark RIGOR MORTIS' first shows together in 15 years. Plans exist for the "Re-Animate" tour to continue after the first of the year, followed by a new album.
Ex-Rigor Mortis Frontman Diagnosed w/ Brain Tumor
Former RIGOR MORTIS vocalist Doyle Bright (photo) (1989's "Freaks" EP and 1991's "Rigor Mortis vs. The Earth") sent Blabbermouth the following message:
"I have been diagnosed with a brain tumor the size of a golf ball. The medication used to try and shrink it has driven my testosterone level to over 1000+... normal is around 500 (anybody wanna form a 'Fight Club'?).
"The rumor mill is churning since the RIGOR MORTIS reunion tour has started, so I wanted to let you guys know the story.
"It is treatable, and 99% chance benign! The tumor was discovered after an MRI in prep for repairing my so-many-times broken nose. Those damn rowdy fans!
"The doctors are trying to shrink it with meds, but it may have to be removed after December 3rd if this round produces no results. They mentioned a miter saw & ice pick combo... or maybe even sending a tiny atom bomb in there to explode it. The specialists have determined that only I could take such a thing ;)
"I've been invited by my bros in RIGOR MORTIS to sing a few songs (about warm cuddly stuffed animals, and teddy bears) with them in Atlanta on November 8th. And I will be doing so.
"After I kick the brain tumor's ass, my band 2PRONGEDCROWN will be active in 2006.
"People can reach me at: db@2prongedcrown.com, or find me on MySpace.com.
"Extremely high testosterone level + Xanax + violent music... I am the perfect storm... and I will return!"
Thrashtoberfest 2005 To Feature Rigor Mortis
SMNnews.com will be presenting this year's Thrashtoberfest 2005, set to take place at North Six in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, on November 4th. The line-up will feature RIGOR MORTIS, featuring members of MINISTRY and GWAR, Virginian thrashers DECEASED, as well as the first New York appearance by Canada's THINE EYES BLEED, featuring the younger brother of SLAYER frontman Tom Araya, Johnny Araya. SUN DESCENDS, DIMENTIANON and SUNLORD will also be playing the show. Tickets are $15 and doors are 6:30 PM.
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Rigor Mortis Announce First Shows In 15 Years
RIGOR MORTIS have announced their first shows together in 15 years. The band will head out as part of the "Re-Animate Tour" which will include a number of dates throughout Texas and performances in Arkansas, and New York. More shows are expected to be announced for St. Louis, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Worcester, Richmond, Spartanburg, and Atlanta. The band's lineup is as follows:
Bruce Corbitt
Mike Scaccia (MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS)
Casey Orr (GWAR, X-COPS, THE HELLIONS, THE BURDEN BROTHERS)
Harden Harrison (PERVIS, SPEEDEALER, MITRA)
There are also tentative plans for the band continue touring after the first of the year, which would then be followed by a new album.
Dates are as follows for the "Re-Animate Tour":
October 21 - Austin, TX @ The Backroom
October 22 - Dallas, TX @ The Galaxy
October 23 - San Antonio, TX @ Jacks
October 24 - San Marcos, TX @ Lucy's
October 28 - Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald's
October 29 - Ft. Worth, TX @ The Axis
October 31 - Fayetteville, AK @ The Dart Room
November 4 - Brooklyn, NY @ Northsix
February 4-5 - Grapevine, TX @ Grapevine Convention Center