Azrael (band)
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| Azrael | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Minnesota, USA |
| Genre(s) | black metal |
| Years active | 1999 — present |
| Label(s) | Moribund Records |
| Members | |
| Lord Samaiza, Algol | |
| Former members | |
| Tharengraff, Tanner Anderson (Unknown Goat) | |
Azrael is a black metal band from Minnesota, USA, formed by Lord Samaiza and Algol[1] in 1999. In 2000, their first demo tape entitled "Virulent Darkness" was self-released by the band. In 2001, their second demo tape "Unto Death" was self-released. In early 2002 Azrael released an extremely limited rehearsal demo consisting of improvised ambient/noise experimentation simply entitled "Noise".[1] In late 2002, "Obdurate" was released on Desastrious Records.[1] In 2003, "Into Shadows Act 1: Denial" was released on Moribund Records.[2] "Into Shadows Act ll: Through Horned Shadows Glimpse" was released in 2004 on Moribund Records.[3] Azrael contributed an exclusive track entitled "Illumination" to the "Destroyers From the Western Skies compilation cd on Killzone records.[4] In early 2007 Azrael released a double-cd entitled "Act III-Self....Act IV-Goat" on Moribund Records. Azrael will be re-releasing both the "Obdurate" and "Unto Death" demos as a single cd through Moribund records in 2008.
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[edit] Musical style
Azrael started out as a more traditional black metal band. The band themselves describe their first demo as "much more traditional and primitive than our later works...somewhat of a feeling out process for us."[5] With each release they began to add more experimental and unique elements, the Unto Death demo "was a huge leap forward for us...we were beginning to add some abstract and ambient elements such as the 20 minute noise/ambient track at the end of the demo."[5] With the release of Into Shadows Act II, the band was "beginning to experiment much more and creating very[sic] unique soundscapes and atmospheres."[5] Azrael now describes their current sound as "experimental, atmospheric, dark/black metal."[5]
[edit] Members
- Lord Samaiza - electric & acoustic guitar & Vocals 1999-
- Algol - electric & upright bass & Drums 1999-
[edit] Past members
- Tharengraff - Drums 2001-2003
- Tanner Anderson (Unknown Goat) - guitar 2004-05
[edit] Discography
- Virulent Darkness (demo) 2000 self released.
- Unto Death (demo) 2001 self released.
- Noise Rehearsal (demo) 2002 self released
- Obdurate 2003, Desastrious Records.
- Into Shadows Act I: Denial 2003, Moribund Records.
- Into Shadows Act II:Through Horned Shadows Glimpse 2004, Moribund Records.
- "Illumination" on Destroyers From the Western Skies compilation CD 2005, Killzone Records.
- Act III:Self...Act IV:Goat double-cd 2007, Moribund Records.
