Chemical Asphyxiation

Chemical Asphyxiation are an American thrash metal band formed in 1982 by brothers Chuck Griffith and Neil Griffith; along with original band members Nick Martinez, Rob Crete, and Chris Nathan. Chuck and Chris Nathan are the only current original members as of 2010, with Neil departed to form his own band in 1995; and Martinez and Crete leaving after the band's third album Chemical Warfare in 1987.

Following their formation in 1982 the band released two landmark albums between then and 1986; Crushed Into Submission and Pure Evil in 1984. They continued to play into the 90's and released several more albums; but were generally overshadowed by bigger bands. Their latest album, Armed To The Teeth was released in 2009 to wide acclaim and sales; and the band have been touring since.

Band members

 * Current members
 * Chuck Griffith - vocals, lead guitar (1982-present)
 * Scott Naider - lead guitar, backing vocals (1990-present)
 * Paul Barker - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1987-present)
 * Dave Richards - bass guitar (2002-present)
 * Chris Nathan - drums (1982-present)


 * Former members
 * Neil Griffith - lead guitar, backing vocals (1982-1995)
 * Nick Martinez - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1982-1987)
 * Rob Crete - bass (1982-1987)
 * Frank Mitchell - lead guitar (1987-1990)
 * Shaun West - bass guitar (1987-2002)

Studio albums

 * Crushed Into Submission (1982)
 * Pure Evil (1984)
 * Chemical Warfare (1987)
 * Frozen To Death (1989)
 * Evolution of Violence (1991)
 * Hold Your Breath...Before You Die (1992)
 * ''Breaking the Threshold" (1994)
 * Buried Alive (1996)
 * Unfinished Wars (1998)