Trauma (American band)

Trauma is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981. The band is best known for having bassist Cliff Burton in its initial lineup, who would later leave the band to join Metallica. It currently consists of members Brian Allen, Kris Gustofson, Steve Robello, Joe Fraulob, and Greg Christian.

Trauma
Trauma in 2018
Background information
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, thrash metal
Years active1981–1985, 2013–present
LabelsShrapnel, Metal Blade, Pure Steel, The Orchard/Sony, Rivet
Associated actsMetallica, Testament, St. Elmo's Fire, Moon Dog Mane, Black Sunday Dream, Mechanizm, Danzig, Deconstruct, Dublin Death Patrol
Websitetraumametal.com
MembersKris Gustofson
Steve Robello
Joe Fraulob
Greg Christian
Brian Allen
Past membersDonny Hillier
Cliff Burton
Michael Overton
Ross Alexander
Dennis Schaefer
George Lady
Lucas Advicula
Kurt Fry
Marcel Eaton

On September 28, 2020, vocalist Donny Hillier died from an undisclosed illness.[1] He was replaced by vocalist Brian Allen almost a year later on August 24, 2021.[2]

Band members

Current members
  • Kris Gustofson – drums (1982–1985, 2013–present)
  • Steve Robello – guitars (2017–present), bass guitar (2014–2017)
  • Joe Fraulob – guitars (2017–present)
  • Greg Christian – bass guitar (2017–present)
  • Brian Allen – lead vocals (2021–present)

Former members
  • Donny Hillier – lead vocals (1981–1985, 2013–2020) (died 2020)
  • Michael Overton – guitars (1981–1985)
  • George Lady – guitars (1981–1983)
  • Cliff Burton – bass guitar (1981–1982) (died 1986)
  • Dennis Shafer – drums (1981–1982)
  • Lucas Advicula – bass guitar (1982–1984)
  • Ross Alexander – guitars (1983–1985)
  • Glen Gordon – bass guitar (1984–1985)
  • Kurt Fry – guitars (2013–2015)
  • Marcel Eaton – bass guitar (2013–2014)
  • Jeff Jones – guitars (2015–2017)
  • Bobby Eaton – guitars (2016–2017)

Timeline

Discography
  • Scratch and Scream (1984)
  • Rapture and Wrath (2015)
  • As the World Dies (2018)
  • Awakening (2022)

See also

References
  1. "DONNY HILLIER, Vocalist Of CLIFF BURTON's Pre-METALLICA Band TRAUMA, Dies". Blabbermouth.net. September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  2. "TRAUMA Announce New Singer BRIAN ALLEN; Work On New Album Underway". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. August 24, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
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