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Alabama Thunderpussy Breaks Up After HBO Premiere Of New Series

posted Sep 10, 2008 at 4:53 PM by Skylark.  (30 Comments)

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Just minutes after watching the debut episode of the HBO horror series “True Blood” and the scene in which a character in a bar is wearing an Alabama Thunderpussy t-shirt, guitarist Erik Larson issued a statement that the band was breaking up — and it had nothing to do with “True Blood.”

“The beginning of 2008 brought yet more upheaval in the saga that is this band when [singer] Kyle Thomas (Exhorder) left the group to focus on his family and the impending Exhorder reunion,” wrote Larson. “The remaining four of us had a band meeting and after serious discussion, decided to take a much-deserved/needed few months’ hiatus to regroup and focus on home life and other individual projects. The ‘few months’ seemed to flow into a bit longer as the summer progressed and we all dug deeper into our lives as individuals outside of ATP.

“Well, we finally regrouped and after much deliberation and thoughtful discussion, we have decided to end the band. There are no hard feelings between us and no bullshit politics. It’s pretty much just the end of an era. To quote George Harrison, ‘all things must pass.’ And so, after 12-plus years of solid ATP mayhem, we call it a day.”

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30 Comments on "Alabama Thunderpussy Is No More"

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1. Charlie writes:

wow thats crazy

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 7:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. ZT writes:

Well, this sucks....

RIP ATP

But i'm pysched about the the impending Exhorder reunion..

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 7:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Mutated Faith writes:

Why the hell would they break up they were a great band

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 9:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Skylark writes:

good question.. but i suppose that this kind of thing just happens sometimes..... no matter how great they may be, sometimes band members just have to separate and go their separate ways.

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 9:24 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. deathbringer writes:

I really never paid much attention to ATP until I heard Kyle Thomas joined. Can't wait for the Exhorder reunion.

# Sep 10, 2008 @ 10:38 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Kalis_wrath writes:

I thought Exhorder reunited awhile back already? Am I mistaken?

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 1:01 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. deathbringer writes:

They did, but haven't put anything new out that I'm aware of.

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 9:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. That_One_Guy writes:

Sucks that they're breaking up, because these guys were alright, but I'm definitely psyched about the return of Exhorder.

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 11:18 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. queefsniffer writes:

who gives a sh**

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 12:45 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Kalis_wrath writes:

Glad my memory isn't getting that bad!

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 12:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Txmetalhead writes:

ATP had some great songs! Good ol' southern rock...definitely going to miss them!
Thanks for rockin' out for so long ATP...you were great!

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 2:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Southern_Bastard writes:

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 4:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Southern_Bastard writes:

what the f*** does that have to do with the HBO series??????

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 4:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Skylark writes:

i find it kind of ironic lol

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 5:22 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. Chupacabra_hunter writes:

WOW!! I never knew Kyle Thomas was in this band..I never even bothered to listen to them before. Are they as good as Exhorder? because slaughter in the vatican was one of my faves.

# Sep 11, 2008 @ 10:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. deathbringer writes:

Thomas joined pretty late. As far as I know they only put out one album with him, but I liked what I heard more than the older stuff. Nothing like Exhorder though.

# Sep 13, 2008 @ 2:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. That_One_Guy writes:

Chupacabra, ATP w/ Kyle Thomas was good, but in my opinion, it didn't even compare to Exhorder. They were excellent. :)

And yes, Kyle Thomas joined ATP only a year or so ago.. maybe 2 years.

# Sep 13, 2008 @ 6:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. THE LUSTMORD writes:

ATP was decent...can't say anything bad about them...But this isn't bad or sad news at all!

# Sep 14, 2008 @ 4:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Red writes:

Godd news they started a new band called Alabama Lightning c***...

# Sep 14, 2008 @ 7:28 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. Exhorder Fan writes:

^ lol......ATP were an alright band.
It's good that Kyle Thomas is focusing on Exhorder right now.

Now Playing (Exhorder - Anal Lust)

# Sep 15, 2008 @ 4:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. dawnofpossesion writes:

Uffaaa, thx god they broke up...they sucked lol

# Sep 15, 2008 @ 6:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. Southern_Bastard writes:

I also love exhorder. and Floodgate. and some other KT bands. But I especially loved the album he did with ATP. It was a whole new direction for them and it worked!!!

BTW Kyle Thomas has always claimed to be greatly influenced by Ian Gillian, the singer of Deep Purple.

# Sep 16, 2008 @ 9:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. XWigglesX writes:

SOILENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!

# Sep 17, 2008 @ 7:16 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. wear666 writes:

well i guess it would happen after so many years of working together people can just piss you off.

# Sep 17, 2008 @ 10:55 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. KORNDOGG writes:

Thats awesome news!

# Sep 17, 2008 @ 6:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. MetalLives!!! writes:

I never even listened to this band and I'm already sick of them gracing the main page of the site. Thunderp***y for some reason does nothing for me.

# Sep 18, 2008 @ 4:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. Txmetalhead writes:

Post 21 probably hates Lamb of God because (presto b****) - ATP is from Virginia.
ATP made good southern rock and mettal...to each his own..everyone has an opinion.

# Sep 18, 2008 @ 6:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. MetalLives!!! writes:

I probably shouldn't have posted 26. I never heard them...just got tired of seeing them on the main page. Southern Metal sounds like something I may dig. I apologize to TP fans.

# Sep 18, 2008 @ 9:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. Txmetalhead writes:

I mean they are not spectacular - but they make good musik. You should also check out Fireball Ministry.

# Sep 24, 2008 @ 12:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. That_One_Guy writes:

Also check out Electric Wizard, High on Fire, Goatsnake, The Hidden Hand, and Sourvein.

# Sep 30, 2008 @ 10:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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