Death Strike

Death Strike was a short-lived death metal band formed in 1984, originating from the United States. The band was a precursor to the influential death metal band Master. Death Strike was led by Paul Speckmann, who is a notable figure in the development of the death metal genre. The band's musical style was characterized by its raw and aggressive approach, which helped lay the groundwork for the burgeoning death metal scene of the mid-1980s. Despite their brief initial existence, Death Strike left a lasting impact with their demo "Fuckin' Death," which was later re-released as an album due to its popularity within the underground metal community. The band's legacy is cemented by their influence on subsequent generations of extreme metal musicians, although they did not achieve widespread commercial success during their active years.