HT (band)

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HT is a Punk-rock band from Slovakia typical for their depressive lyrics and sometimes quite unpunkish instrumentations.

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[edit] Biography

The roots of the band draw back to 1990, when the band `Hotentoten` was formed by Svatopluk Vladar (Vocals and Guitar), Martin Cybo (Bass) and Marcel Randa (Drums). Soon after they recorded two demos `Smetny Kos` and `Obete Systemu`. In 1993 they shortened their name to `HT` which lasts until today. Another two demos, `Mentalna Samovrazda` and `Harmonia Zla` were recorded afterwards. The period between 1994 and 1996 was very productive for all members. They were all making various projects, such as `P&CHG psychotronic&chaos group` and `Coexist`. Another demo, `Nepriatel` was also recorded during this period.

In 1996, a collection of so far made songs, was recorded on their first full-length album, `Predstieranie Stastia`. This CD was released later in 1997. The same year, also their second full-length album was released, titled `Hotentot`n`roll`, and it contained some new songs. In 1998 the unplugged concert was recorded, and although never released officially, it was available as a bootleg. After this event, the band took 4 years long break during which Svetos` trip-hop project `Zatmenie` was released. After this period, to the great surprise of all fans, they began playing gigs again, joined by new guitarist `Freedom`. Shortly afterwards, another guitarist, `Truba` of 'Dead Horses' joined the band and the band started recording new songs. In 2004 controversial album, `Plan B` was released. It combined punk and rock elements, with rapping. It was not accepted by all fans, but was followed by rather-long series of shows throughout Slovakia and the Czech Republic. After release of `Plan B` `Freedom` left the band. The band is currently working on new material.

[edit] Line up

[edit] Current Members

  • Svatopluk Vladar - Vocals
  • Denys - Guitars
  • Martin Cybo - Bass
  • Marcell Randa - Drums

[edit] Former members

  • Freedom - guitar
  • Truba - Guitars

[edit] Discography

[edit] Demos

  • 1990 - Smetny Kos
  • 1992 - Obete Systemu
  • 1993 - Mentalna Samovrazda
  • 1993 - Harmonia Zla
  • 1994 - V(Symbol)
  • 1994 - 2V1
  • 1995 - Nepriatel

[edit] Full-Lengths

  • 1997 - Prestieranie Stastia
  • 1997 - Hotentot N` Roll
  • 2003 - Plan B
  • 2007 - Absinth

[edit] Live

  • 1998 - Unplugged (Bootleg)


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