Defilement (formally known as Angerstrike) is a 5 piece thrash/death metal band from Salyersville Ky. Formed in 2001 by Brad Jackson (guitar), Ashley "Toadie" Shepherd (bass) and Rob Conley (guitar) who previously played together since 1995. After trying different members, they solidified their lineup in 2003 by adding Justin Patrick on vocals and Jerrod Williams on drums. Since then, Jerrod left in 2006 and was replaced by Justin "Baby" McKinney, and in late 2007, founding members Toadie and Rob left the band. After Toadie leaving, the bass player position was filled by Suga Shane Spencer. June of 2008 Jon Williams joined the band on 2nd guitar.National Bands we've had the honor of playing with:Deicide,
Chimaira,
God Forbid,
Decapitated,
A Life Once Lost,
Sworn Enemy,
Diecast,
Job For a Cowboy,
Byzantine,
Cannae,
Goatwhore,
Mnemic,
Forever in Terror,
Beneath the Sky,
The Faceless,
Despised Icon,
Arsis,
LA Guns,
Emmure,
White ChapelAngerstrike (Owensville KY)
