Opprobrium

Opprobrium is an American death / Thrash metal band from Metairie, Louisiana, United States. Founded in 1986 by brothers Francis and Moyses Howard under the name Incubus, Natives of Rio de Janeiro, the Howards emigrated to New Orleans and formed the band. The original incarnation featured bassist/lead vocalist Scot Latour. LaTour departed soon afterwards, leaving Francis to take over vocal duties. The band eventually tabbed Mark Lavenia as bassist. In late 1999, the band recorded their third studio album and changed their name to Opprobrium for their year 2000 studio record release 'Discerning Forces' in order to avoid confusion with newly emerging rock band Incubus from California, thus marking the first time that the band used the new name. Opprobrium is noted for their particular style, a death / thrash metal crossover, combined with lyrics about death, violence, the supernatural and reality.