Accuser

German metal band Accuser emerged during the 1980s with the country's first wave of long-lived speed/thrash acts -- Kreator, Destruction, and Sodom. The group's lineup has shifted almost constantly since releasing their 1986 demo Speed Metal. Lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Frank Thoms has been the only constant member, but lead guitarist Rene Schütz has been a close second. Despite their longevity, Accuser didn't secure a major-label recording deal until 2014, making them true metal cult heroes. 1987's debut long-player The Conviction offered a speed and thrash metal sound sim...