Mangled was formed in 1989 by Pepijn Houwen (vocals), Erwin Hermsen (guitars) and Wilko Reynders (drums), followed by Harold Gielen (guitars) and Paul Dunn (bass) in 1991. Mangled recorded two demo tapes: "Cadaverous" in 1992 and "Perish" in 1993 Paul Dunn and Wilko Reynders decided to quit the band due to personal priorities. Floris de Jonge (drums) joined Mangled and they recorded one new song called "Bathe In Blood" to appear on a single CD called "...In Emptiness” in 1997. Loek Peeters (bass) joined Mangled and they released their first full length CD "Ancient Times" in 1998. Mangled recorded the cover-song "Visions from the Dark Side", to appear on "Scream Forth Blasphemy", a tribute to Morbid Angel, in 1999. Mangled released their second album "Most Painful Ways" in 2001. Loek Peeters quit Mangled Wim Vossen (bas) joined to take his place. In 2003 Mangled did a European tour with Vile (USA). Mangled released their last album “Witness Disposal Program” in 2004. Wim Vossen quit Mangled and Boris Janssen (bass) took his place to play the last ever gigs with the band. Mangled split up as friends in July of 2006.
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Mangled plays brutal death metal, emerging from the Dutch extreme metal scene with heavy guitar riffs and guttural vocals. Follow Mangled on Mood.
Mangled originated in the Netherlands, forming in 1989 before releasing their debut full-length Ancient Times in 1998.
Key releases from the band include their 2001 studio album Most Painful Ways and their 2004 final full-length Witness Disposal Program.
