The tracks posted above are from old (very rough) demos, recorded between 1996-98.
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Old School/Classic Thrash Metal
In the Summer of 1992, two friends (Bassist, Shawn Ellis and Vocalist/Guitarist, Patrick Maupin) decide to form a metal group. The tentative name of the group is "Culprits."
In early 1993, "Culprits" is discarded. The new name of the group, "Kadath" is borrowed from a novel by H. P. Lovecraft. Guitarist, Eric Kreuzberg and Drummer, Erik Mortenson are added to the lineup.
In the Summer of 1994, Mortenson is replaced by Joe Cummings. 4-track demos are made of the group's three original songs: "Realm", "Evil Unbound", and "Lifeblood".
Rick Mushinski replaces Kruezberg on guitar in 1995. Kadath has it's first solid lineup. However, after the birth of his daughters, Rick steps down in late 1995. He's replaced by Marco Guerrero in 1996.
The group records a 6-song, studio quality demo which contains new versions of the original three songs, as well as three new songs: "Abuser", "Brainwash", and "The Hell Beyond." "The Hell Beyond" Demo, although never properly mastered, is used to get Kadath gigs, as well as to sell at their shows. The group plays a string of shows between 1996 and '97, the biggest being a gig opening for Cannibal Corpse .
Guerrero is replaced by guitarist, Alex Childers in 1997.
Rick Mushinski rejoins the band in 1998, taking the place of Childers. "The Silver Key" demo is recorded in late 1998. It contains four new songs: "Minefields", "Insanity's Door", "Into the Unknown", and "The Silver Key."
In 1999, Joe Cummings leaves the group.
Unable to find a suitable drummer, Kadath becomes a 3-piece, with Mushinski on drums. However, by this time, the three have begun to invest time into projects outside the band.
Over the next three years, rehersals become more like jam sessions. The group becomes more of a hobby for it's remaining members.
In the Summer of 2002, ten years after it's initial conception, Kadath officially disbands.
Patrick Maupin played guitar for Espianage in 2000 and 2001, and very briefly played drums for Black Gate in 2000.
Rick Mushinski also played with Espianage in 2001, played bass for Lowlife.pos in 2003 and 2004, as well as guitar for Theory of Tangence in 2006.
In 2007, Rick and Patrick briefly worked together on an instrumental thrash metal project called Perpetual Victim .
