There are at least 3 bands with the name Backwater:

(1) Backwater (Germany)

Thrash Metal band formed in 1981 who released two full-length albums: "Revelation" (1984) and "Final Strike" (1986). Changed name to Tai Pan, releasing "Slow Death" (1995), and then changed their name again to X-Ray, under which they released "Dehumanized" (1996).
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Line-up:
Miguel Di Muzio - Bass
Thomas Guschelbauer - Guitars (1981-1993, 2008-present), Vocals (1981-1988)
Achim Schmietow - Vocals, Bass (1981-1987), Guitars (2008-present)
Steffen Gottwald - Drums (2008-present)
Olli Hirsch - Vocals (2011-present)


(2) Backwater (Sweden)

A four-piece rockband from Lidköping in Sweden.

The band is:
Björn Wennerborg - Lead Vocals/Guitar
Robert Andersson - Drums
Thomas Kihlberg - Lead Guitar/Vocals
Viktor Ax - Bass


(3) Backwater (Northern Ireland)

Mid-nineties schizoid indie-rock three-piece from Northern Ireland. Probably best known for being one-time mates with fellow countrymen Ash and for the Che single "Shady".

Former members:

Barry Peak (now in Belfast band Julip)
Boyd Lowe
Ryan McAuley
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