Solstice (death metal band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1990–1993, 1995–1997, 2000, 2006–present |
| Members | Dennis Muñoz Alex Marquez Ryan Taylor Marcel Salas |
| Past members | Rob Barrett Brian Harris Dave Smith Mark Van Erp Garrett Scott Josh Gibbs |
Solstice is an American death/thrash metal band from Miami, Florida. They were formed in the 1990s by drummer Alex Marquez and guitarists Rob Barrett and Dennis Munoz.[1][2] The band released two albums, Solstice (1992) and Pray (1995),[1] both on Steamhammer Records. A third album, To Dust, was released in 2009.[1][3] In 2021, the re-formed band released a new album, Casting the Die, with Danish indie label Emanzipation Productions.[1][3]
Members
- Current members
- Dennis Muñoz – guitar (1990–present)
- Alex Marquez – drums (1990–1997, 2011–present)
- Ryan Taylor – guitar, vocals (2013–present)
- Marcel Salas – bass (2017–present)
- Former members
- Rob Barrett – guitar, vocals (1990–1992)
- Brian Harris – drums
- Dave Smith – bass
- Mark Van Erp − bass
- Garrett Scott – bass
- Doug Williams – bass
- Christian Rudes – guitar, vocals
- Josh Gibbs – bass
Discography
Studio albums
- Solstice (1992)
- Pray (1995)
- To Dust (2009)
- Casting the Die (2021)
Demos
- Demo 1991 (1991)
Compilations
- Pray for the Sentencing (2012)
References
- 1 2 3 4 Garcia, "Metal Mark" (March 28, 2021). "Casting the Die | Solstice". Metal Temple. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Four bands converge at Ground Zero". The Herald. July 11, 1997. Retrieved August 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Dick, Chris (April 12, 2021). "Track Premiere: Solstice 'Ignite'". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved August 18, 2026.