Dark Angel

Active ·1983–present ·Downey, United States Thrash Metal

Current lineup

  • Eric Meyer Guitars 1984–1992, 2002–2005, 2013–present
  • Gene Hoglan Drums 1984–1992, 2002–2005, 2013–present
  • Laura Christine Guitars 2023–present
  • Mike Gonzalez Bass 1986–1992, 2013–present
  • Ron Rinehart Vocals 1987–1992, 2002–2005, 2013–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Live only Split up
split up split up 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2025 Extinction Level Event full length —
2015 Limited Edition 3 Vinyl Set compilation —
1992 Decade of Chaos compilation —
1991 Time Does Not Heal full length —
1990 Live Scars live —
1989 Leave Scars full length —
1986 Darkness Descends full length —
1985 We Have Arrived full length —

Latest News

Dark Angel will continue to perform and record in Jim Durkin's memory

Dark Angel will continue to perform and record in Jim Durkin's memory

Apr 3, 2023

In the Magazine

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Thrash Drumming: Double Bass and the Skank Beat

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Los Angeles Thrash Beyond Slayer: Dark Angel, Hirax, Abattoir

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The Rivalries That Drove Thrash Metal

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Metal Blade, Megaforce, Combat: The Labels That Signed the Big Four

Metal Blade, Megaforce, Combat: The Labels That Signed the Big Four

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Combat Records: The Label That Built East Coast Thrash

Combat Records: The Label That Built East Coast Thrash

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The Heaviest Thrash Metal Albums Ever Made

The Heaviest Thrash Metal Albums Ever Made

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