ENTICER

One of the leaders of Sydney's metal scene in the late 1980s, Enticer played a mixture of speed, thrash and traditional-style metal. The group formed in 1987 around drummer Steve Moore, guitarist Dave DeFrancesco and bassist Michael Keating (ex-Fallen Saint). After a couple of unsuccessful guitarist pairings, John Kyd was found, and the band was joined by vocalist Gregg Moore. With a mixture of classic metal covers and trad-style originals, Enticer played around Sydney for a couple of years before going into record 'Into Reality' in early 1989 that displayed a more aggressive, thrash-oriented sound. Soon after, Gregg Moore was replaced by Steve Sidhu and the band moonlighted for some months as an Angels cover band called Night Attack. Kyd left during this time and when Enticer reconvened, it was with guitarist Rhett McCoullough.

The single "Reaper of the Earth" was recorded and shortly afterward Gregg Moore left, and Dave DeFrancesco was fired. In mid-1991, Enticer featured at Metalfest 91, a mini-festival event that was headlined by Sadistik Exekution. Two months later while recording for an album, Enticer decided to disband. During 2011, Keating and McCoullough recorded two new Enticer tracks ''Redemption / Speak The Truth'' with vocalist Mark Briggs and Syd Green of Mantissa on drums. Enticer released the album 'Origin Of Sorrow' in 2014 and 'Ancient Symphony' in 2018 with the lineup of Mark Briggs on vocals, Rhett McCullogh on guitars/keyboards, Michael Keating on bass and Robin Stone on drums.

Members

Michael Keating (bass), Gregg Moore (vocals), John Kyd (guitar), Dave DeFrancesco (guitar),
Steve Moore (drums), Steve Sidhu (vocals), Rhett McCoullough (guitar), Mark Briggs (vocals), Robin Stone (drums)

References

http://www.ausmetalguide.com/Enticer