The Accüsed

The Accüsed
The Accüsed in 2023
Background information
Also known asThe ACCUSED™
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresCrossover thrash, hardcore punk
Years active1981–1992, 2003–present
LabelsCondar, Musical Tragedies, Southern Lord, Nastymix, Earache, Combat, Fatal Erection
Members
  • Tommy Niemeyer
  • Josh Sinder
  • Brookelle Sinder
  • John Dahlin
Past members
  • Tracy Bohanis
  • Chibon Batterman
  • Dana Collins
  • Blaine Cook
  • John Dahlin
  • Mike Peterson
  • Alex Sibbald
  • Steve Nelson
  • Dorando Hodous
  • Brad Mowen
  • Nick Uttech
  • Devin Karakash
  • Warren A. Pease
  • Andrew Piro
  • Chris Napolitano
  • Stanley e Dunster
  • Aaron Slipp
  • Kevin Lee Cochneuer
Websitevisionmerch.com/the-accused

The Accüsed is an American crossover thrash band from Washington, formed in 1981 by Chibon 'Chewy' Batterman, Dana Collins and Tommy Niemeyer. The band was a progenitor of the crossover style that bridged the gap between thrashcore and thrash metal, later influencing grindcore and some crust punk bands; as well as an influential band in the Seattle area alternative scene. The band calls their music "splatter rock", and their zombie mascot, Martha Splatterhead, created by Blaine Cook and Tommy Niemeyer, appears on most of their albums. Common lyrical themes involve social injustice and Martha Splatterhead coming back from the dead to slaughter rapists and child molesters.