Arthemis (band)

Arthemis are a power metal/heavy metal band based in Italy.

History

Originally called "Nemhesis" having recorded a six-track demo in 1996 under that name, they were formed by the guitarist Andrea Martongelli in 1999. Singer Alessio Garavello joined Arthemis in 1999 (shortly after the release of Church of the Holy Ghost^[1] and also became the second guitarist after Matteo Ballottari had left the band.

Arthemis have released five studio albums starting with the 2001 debut album “The Damned Ship”. The band has also appeared on rock and metal themed TV shows “Rock TV Sala Prove”, “Rock TV Database”, and played for an advertising spot for “Fiat” cars as well. In 2010 Arthemis appeared on the Metal Hammer UK Judas Priest tribute album "The Metal Forge: Volume 1 - Judas Priest: British Steel", covering "United".

Under the leadership of original member, Andrea Martongelli, the band has moved from power metal to a more heavy metal and thrash metal sound.

Current Band Lineup

• Fabio Dessi - Vocals (2009- )
• Andrea Martongelli - Guitars/Backing Vocals (1994- )
• Giorgio Terenziani - Bass Guitar (2013- )
• Francesco Tresca - Drums (2012- )

Former members

• Alessio Garavello - Vocals/Guitars (1999–2009)
• Matteo Ballottari - Guitars (1998-2007)
• Paolo Perazzani - Drums/Backing Vocals (1994-1996; 2002-2009)
• Matteo Galbier - Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals (1994-2009)
• Alberto Caria - Lead Vocals (1997-1999)
• Corrado Rontani - Drums (2009-2011)
• Paolo Caridi - Drums (2011-2012)
• Damiano Perazzini - Bass Guitar (2009-2013)

Discography

• Church of the Holy Ghost (1999)
• The Damned Ship (2002)
• Golden Dawn (2003)
• Back From the Heat (2005)
• Black Society (25 June 2008)
• Heroes (7 June 2010)
• We Fight (13 June 2012)^[2]

Sources

External links

• Official Arthemis website
• Official Arthemis My Space Profile