Heretic was an 80s speed/thrash metal band from Los Angeles

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, California

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. Its members were: Mike Howe

Mike Howe

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, vocals; Dennis O'Harra, Bass; Brian Korban, Guitar; Rick Merrick, Drums; and Bobby Marquez, Guitar. The band released two albums before Howe joined Metal Church

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; following these releases, Heretic disbanded. O'Harra and Korban joined David Wayne

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, formerly of Metal Church, in the band Reverend

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Heretic played Los Angeles clubs and was an opening act for Armored Saint, Saxon, Riot, Motorhead, Metal Church, Wendy O. Williams, Metallica and Megadeth.

External links

• Heretic at metal-archives.com