Death Angel is an American thrash metal band from Daly City, California, formed in 1982. The band was initially active until 1991 and reformed in 2001. They have released nine studio albums, along with demo recordings, live albums and a box set. The group has undergone numerous line-up changes, with guitarist Rob Cavestany remaining the only constant member; he and vocalist Mark Osegueda, who joined in 1984, have appeared on all of the band’s studio albums. Death Angel emerged as part of the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal scene during the 1980s and performed alongside bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Exodus, Testament and Overkill.