Inactive Messiah
Inactive Messiah | |
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Origin | Athens, Greece |
Genres |
Death metal Melodic Death Metal Symphonic Metal |
Years active | 2001 – Present |
Labels | Holy Records |
Associated acts | Womb Of Maggots |
Website | www.inactivemessiah.com |
Members |
Christos Ven Thanos Jan Michalis Kasvikis |
Past members |
Yannis Jim Marietta Katerina Stavropolou Dimitris John Minadros Sotiris Akiss Alex Zax Lefteris Christou |
Inactive Messiah is a Greek melodic death metal band, founded in Athens. The band consists of singer Christos, guitarist Thanos, bass player Lefteris and drummer Michalis.
History
Inactive Messiah was formed in 2004. Their first album was self-titled, released December 2004 on Black Lotus Records.
Their second album, released in 2006, was recorded at Devilworx studios (Athens/Greece) and Finnvox Studios (Helsinki/Finland). The Hellenic national ERT choir and the Symphonic Orchestra of Slovakia (80 musicians) participate. The choir and Orchestra parts arranged by Chris A. (Chaostar/Septic Flesh/The Devilworx). The album was mixed by Mikko Karmila and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios (Helsinki/Finland). Guest performances include: Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto (Charon/ex-Poisonblack) sings in the song “Be My Drug” which is also the name of the album, Emppu Vuorinen (Nightwish) has recorded the guitar solo part of the cover song “Beat It” from Michael Jackson and Arto Tuunela (Major Label) do some Finnish vocals on song “Before The End”.
Inactive Messiah signed a deal with Holy Records on the summer of 2006 and toured Europe in 2007. A 3rd album was recorded at Devasoundz studios January/February 2008 and the album released once again by Holy Records on April of the same year under the name “Sinful Nation”. Also in 2008 the band toured with Vader, Septic Flesh and Devian, for 42 shows in most of the European countries.
Band members
Current line-up
- Xristos Ven- Vocals
- Thanos Jan- Guitars/Clean Vocals
- Michalis - Drums
Discography
- Inactive Messiah - 2004
- Be My Drug - 2006
- Sinful Nation - 2008