Dave Sollman joined Chicago metal act Wrath as their drummer, shortly before the 'Nothing To Fear' tour in 1988, when he was nineteen years old.



Wrath was founded in 1982 by bassist Gary Modica and guitarist Mike Nyrkkanen. Guitarist Scott Nyquist joined in 1984, vocalist Gary Golwitzer and drummer Rick Rios then rounded out the band that would catch the metal world's attention with their six-song demo, "Children of the Wicked".



"Fit of Anger", the band's first full-length album, was released in 1986. Drummer Rick Rios parted ways with the band in 1987, and drummer Mike Fron (Amulance) was brought in as Wrath wrote and recorded their second album.



1989 brought more change as drummer Mike Fron was replaced by skinsman Dave Sollman.