Trauma (American band)

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Trauma
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Trauma performing in 2014
Background information
Origin San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active1981–1985, 2013–present
Labels
MembersKris Gustofson
Steve Robello
Brian Allen
Michael Spencer
Casey Trask
Past membersDennis Shafer
Cliff Burton
(George) Tiger Lady
Lucas Advicula
Michael Overton
Ross Alexander
Glen Gordon
Marcel Eaton
Kurt Fry
Jeff Jones
Bobby Cannon
Donny Hillier
Greg Christian
Joe Fraulob
Website traumametal.com

Trauma is an American heavy metal band formed in 1981. It is best known for featuring Cliff Burton in its initial lineup, who left in 1982 to become the bassist for Metallica.

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The group disbanded in 1985 before re-establishing itself after twenty-eight years (2013) around original vocalist Donny Hillier and returning drummer Kris Gustofson.

On September 28, 2020, Hillier died following an undisclosed illness; [4] he was replaced by vocalist Brian Allen nearly a year later on August 24, 2021. [5]

On December 6, 2022, Marty Friedman and Trauma were announced as special guests for Queensrÿche's 2023 Digital Noise Alliance Tour; [6] on February 21, 2023, Casey Trask was named as substitute rhythm guitarist for Joe Fraulob on that tour. [7]

The band's current lineup consists of Kris Gustofson, Steve Robello, Brian Allen, and Michael Spencer, with Casey Trask as their touring rhythm guitarist.

Band members

Current members

Former members

Timeline

Trauma (American band)

Discography

See also

References

  1. Stein, Lior (September 25, 2022). "Kris Gustofson - (Trauma)". Metal Temple Magazine. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  2. Simms, Kelley (November 11, 2022). "Trauma Hits Back With New Album 'Awakening' (Interview)". Invisible Oranges . Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  3. "TRAUMA: To Release 'Rapture And Wrath'". Metal Temple Magazine. February 23, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  4. "DONNY HILLIER, Vocalist Of CLIFF BURTON's Pre-METALLICA Band TRAUMA, Dies". Blabbermouth.net . September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  5. "TRAUMA Announce New Singer BRIAN ALLEN; Work On New Album Underway". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . August 24, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  6. "QUEENSRŸCHE Announce 2023 Digital Noise Alliance Tour". QueensrycheOfficial.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  7. "Trauma Announces Casey Trask As Touring Guitarist". TraumaMetal.com. Retrieved February 21, 2023.