Demoniciduth

Demoniciduth

Demoniciduth

Swiss extreme metal band

Demoniciduth is a Swiss Christian extreme metal band that formed in 1998.

Quick Facts Also known as, Origin ...

Background

Demoniciduth formed in October 1998 in Switzerland.[4][5] The band has had several member changes, minus bassist and vocalist Taanak. The band formed with Taanak and his brother Annihilith.[6] Annihilith departed from the band and hired on several members, Ashtaroth-Karnaïm (vocals), Nahalal (guitars) and Kisloth (drums).[6] The band was originally named Satanicide, but changed names due to an already existing band named Satanicide from the United States.[6] The band then renamed themselves Demonicide.[6] For third and final time, the band switched to their current name, Demoniciduth.[6] The band is bold in their faith with Christian lyrics.[7] The band even included an advisory sticker, stating:

Satanist Advisory: Christian Lyrics[7]

There were several lineup changes during this time, which subsequently forced the band to go on hiatus in March 2002.[6] The band played at Elements of Rock in 2004.[8] The band reunited around 2010, and released an EP in 2011 with a style similar to bands such as Mortification.[6][7] In 2016, the band announced they had signed to Vision of God Records and would be releasing the album Enemy of Satan.[9] It was released in July 2017.

Name

The band addressed the popular question of what the name means. The band wrote the following on Facebook on 8 February 2017:

Many people always ask us about the meaning of the name Demoniciduth. The band name was inspired by Mark 16:17–18 and basically means "Demon killer" perfect for a #christian #metal #band![10]

Members

Current

  • Taanak - bass, vocals (1998–present)
  • Lord Ekkletus - guitars, backing vocals
  • Sir Krino - drums

Former

  • Karkor - drums
  • Tseror - guitars, vocals
  • Ashtaroth-Karnaďm - vocals (1999-2002)
  • Annihilith - drums (1998)
  • Nahalal - guitars (1998-2001)
  • Kisloth - guitars, drums (1998-1999)
  • Genezareth - drums (1999-2000)
  • Nahum - drums (2000-2001)
  • Haroscheth - guitars (2000-2002)
  • Hazaël - drums, vocals (2001-2004)
  • Lemekh - guitars (2002-2004)
  • Jéhu - drums (2001)

Discography

Quick Facts Studio albums, EPs ...

Studio albums

  • Enemy of Satan (2017)

EPs

  • Post Tenebras Lux (2001)[7]
  • The Valley of the Shadow/Dogs of AntiChrist (2003; Split w/ Sabbatariam)[11]
  • The Valley of Decision (2012)

Demos

  • Pre-Release (1999)

References

  1. [1]
    Pelt, Doug Van (March 21, 2012). "Demoniciduth to release new EP". HM Magazine. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  2. [2]
    Raphael, Pomey (March 28, 2012). "Lausanne: They released a CD Black Metal Christian Zionist". Le Matin (in French). Lematin.ch. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  3. [3]
    "Demoniciduth - Dogs of AntiChrist". Rock Impressions. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  4. [4]
    "DEMONICIDUTH to release new EP The Valley of Decision". Untombed. April 18, 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  5. [5]
    Cammi, Leonardo. "Interview - Demoniciduth". Rock Impressions. Retrieved October 16, 2016.
  6. [6]
    "Demoniciduth". Last.fm. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  7. [7]
    Morrow, Matt. "Demoniciduth - Post Tenebras Lux". The Whipping Post. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  8. [8]
    "Elements of Rock". Elements of Rock. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  9. [9]
    Beard, Mason (November 2, 2016). "Demoniciduth Sign With Vision Of God Records". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  10. [10]
    "Demoniciduth". Facebook. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  11. [11]
    Morrow, Matt. "Demoniciduth/Sabbatariam - Split CD". The Whipping Post. Retrieved October 16, 2016.

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