The history of death metal could never be told without the inclusion of Martin van Drunen s iconic vocals. The Dutch musician came up as a member of Pestilence, adding his distinct tortured death growls to the band s classic first two albums
Malleus Maleficarum (1988) and
Consuming Impulse (1989). From there, Van Drunen joined the great Asphyx, performing on the band s massive 1991 debut
The Rack and 1992 s masterful follow-up
Last One on Earth. Van Drunen left the band soon after and proceeded to do stints in Bolt Thrower, Grand Supreme Blood Court and Hail of Bullets, among others. He rejoined Asphyx in 2007 where he s been holding down the frontman position ever since.