Pessimist

There are at least 3 acts who are using or have used the name Pessimist; 1: a blackened death metal band from the USA, 2: a German thrash metal band and 3: a Czech progressive death metal band. 1. Pessimist (USA) formed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1993 and are recognizable for their unique brand of technical black / death metal with old-school thrash influences. The original lineup of the band included founding members Kelly McLauchlin (guitars), Rob Kline (vocals), and brothers Chris and Tony Pernia (drums and bass, respectively).