Suicidal Tendencies
Amery Smith played on the 1983 debut album on Lisa Fancher’s Frontier Records for Suicidal Tendencies and at the time Smith being influenced by drummers such as Rush’s Neil Peart used rototom's which can be heard in the classic drum intro to “Institutionalized.” Smith had an original and refreshing drum style compared to most punk drummers of 1983. He was also singer Mike Muirs first choice for the band "Los Cycos," which was created during the bands four year recording hiatus and at the time included his long time friend Bob Heathcote (who later joined Suicidal Tendencies on their 1989 “How Will I laugh...” album) on bass, guitarist Grant Estes on Leads, Anthony Gallo on rhythm, and Mike Muir Vocals. Bassist Louiche Mayorga replaced Heathcote and No Mercy drummer Sal Troy replaced Smith for the recordings. Though he played only a few rehearsals before permanently leaving Los Cycos to form The Brood with guitarist Jon Nelson. Los Cycos did record one song “It’s Not Easy” on the “Welcome to Venice” album.
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