Vendetta (German thrash metal band)

Vendetta is a German thrash metal group from Schweinfurt. Founded in 1984, the band dissolved in 1990 and re-activated in 2002. Vendetta's contemporaries include bands such as Exumer and Paradox. Vendetta's signature songs include "Brain Damage", "War", "Precious Existence", and "Conversation". In 2007 the German thrashers released their third album, "Hate", which is the first with the most recent lineup changes since 2002. Vendetta's bassist Klaus "Heiner" Ullrich is currently the only original member present since the band's formation in 1984. The band's lyrical content is connected with everyday topics, such as corruption, politics, violence, and death. Current members Klaus "Heiner" Ullrich – bass (1984–1990, 2002–present) Mario Vogel – vocals (2002–present) Michael "Opf" Opfermann – guitars (2012–present) Jan Schubert – guitars (2018–present) Dominik Bertelt – drums (2018–present) Former members Michael "Micky" Wehner – vocals, guitars (1984–1990) Achim "Daxx" Hömerlein – guitars, vocals (1984–1990, 2002–2005) Andreas "Samson" Samonil – drums (1984–1990; died 2024) Thomas "Lubber" Krämer – drums (2002–2017) Frank Heller – guitars (2002–2005, 2012–2017) Frank Schölch – guitars (2006–2012) Live Members Mario Hahn – guitars (2009–2011) Timeline Source: 1987 – Go and Live... Stay and Die 1988 – Brain Damage 2007 – Hate 2011 – Feed the Extermination 2017 – The 5th 2023 – Black as Coal Source: 1985 – System of Death 1986 – Suicidal Lunacy 2003 – Demo 2003 Source: 1988 – A Cautionary Tale / And the Brave Man Fails, split album with Sabbat 1988 – Doomsday News, Various Artists 1989 – Doomsday News II, Various Artists 1990 – Doomsday News – The Video Compilation Volume 2, Various Artists (video) 2003 – Power of Metal – 20 Years in Noise, Various Artists The Metal Archives – Vendetta – Encyclopaedia Metallum Vendetta – Rate Your Music Official page of Vendetta Vendetta at AllMusic Vendetta discography at Discogs