Solstice (death metal band)

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Solstice
Origin Miami, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Years active1990–1993, 1995–1997, 2000, 2006–present
MembersDennis Muñoz
Alex Marquez
Ryan Taylor
Marcel Salas
Past members Rob Barrett
Brian Harris
Dave Smith
Mark Van Erp
Garrett Scott
Josh Gibbs

Solstice is a Florida death metal band from Miami, Florida. They were formed in 1990 by drummer Alex Marquez and guitarists Rob Barrett and Dennis Munoz. The band has released two albums on Steamhammer Records.

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Current members
Former members

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Studio albums

Demos

Compilations

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References

  1. "Track Premiere: Solstice "Ignite"". Decibelmagazine.com. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2022.