A trio from the Bay Area that's been playing fast, aggressive metal since the '80s.
If you want to hear what Sadus is about, put on 'Crutch' or 'Cursed'. That's the sound they've been refining since the '80s.
Sadus matters because they stuck to a raw, uncompromising thrash sound through decades when a lot of metal went in other directions. Songs like 'Crutch' from their early days and 'Cursed' from later albums show the same relentless energy. They built a dedicated following just by being themselves, without softening their approach.
They formed in 1984 with Darren Travis, Steve DiGiorgio, and Jon Allen, putting out 'Illusions' in 1988. The core trio has stayed together through eight studio albums, from 'Swallowed in Black' in 1990 to 'No Time Left' in 2023. Their sound has been consistent, fast, aggressive thrash, as heard on tracks like 'Aggression' and 'Desolator'.
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