Jugular Appetizer

History

In June 1993, the Chicago based, death/thrash metal band Crematorium, released the underground demo 'Baptism of the Oppressed'.

Soon after, Crematorium became Embodied, who recorded an 8-song demo that was never officially released but does exist, and by early 1995 the band parted ways.

Guitarists Tom Tangalos (Crematorium, Embodied) and Damian "Tom" Leski (Embodied), with bassist Russ Powell (Embodied) formed Gorgasm. Drummer Michael "Bats" Martocci (Crematorium, Embodied) went on to play bass for Disinter, a regular name in the Chicago death metal scene, while Crematorium guitarist Chris Mull and bass player Mike Mazylewski moved on with their lives, and vocalist Paul Gillis (Crematorium, Embodied) worked on various side projects (Chronic Illogic, Form) and also started to get involved with the production/recording end of things as well.

In March 1997, Paul G. and Bats formed Jugular Appetizer. Longtime friend, Paul Vossel, as well as, Johnny Tolzcyk (ex-Eye Gouger drummer / ex-Impulse Manslaughter guitarist), filled the guitar slots, and in early 1998, for a short time, Tom Szmuda, ex-Crepitus / Waking Chaos guitarist, played bass.

Things did not work out with Tom S., and shortly after, in mid '98, new additions, Bill Null (bass) and John "Moe" Null (vocals) from the ex-Carpentersville (IL) based, death/thrash band - Body Bag - were introduced. No time was wasted, and a full line up, including two vocalists, was established, and a 4-track self-titled demo was recorded not long after, but was never released.

In July 1999, Johnny had to leave the band due to work related reasons. A few months later Jugular Appetizer became Morgue Supplier.