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| origin = Athens, Greece | |||
| genre = Black metal | |||
| years_active = 1992 - | |||
| label = Iron Pegasus, Hypervorea | |||
| associated_acts = [[Agatus]], [[Alpha Centauri]], The Watcher, Varathron, Nocturnal Death, Necromantia | |||
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| current_members = Eskarth the Dark One, Archon Vorskaath | |||
| past_members = The Great Righteous Destroyer, Magus Wampyr Daoloth, Mentor, Necrosauron | |||
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The "Necrolatry" demo was recorded in 1997 and during the same year Zemial contributed to a '''Bathory''' tribute album. "Sleeping Under Tartarus" was also bootlegged for use on a split EP with other stolen tracks from '''Mayhem''' and '''Thou Shalt Suffer''' during the same period. The following year Vorskaath recorded an album called ''Breath of the Pestilence'' in Germany but this has never been released. "Necrolatry" was later issued on vinyl by Iron Pegasus. | The "Necrolatry" demo was recorded in 1997 and during the same year Zemial contributed to a '''Bathory''' tribute album. "Sleeping Under Tartarus" was also bootlegged for use on a split EP with other stolen tracks from '''Mayhem''' and '''Thou Shalt Suffer''' during the same period. The following year Vorskaath recorded an album called ''Breath of the Pestilence'' in Germany but this has never been released. "Necrolatry" was later issued on vinyl by Iron Pegasus. | ||
In late 2001 Zemial undertook a European tour with The Great Righteous Destroyer from [[StarGazer]] on bass. After this, Vorskaath and Eskarth | In late 2001 Zemial undertook a European tour with The Great Righteous Destroyer from [[StarGazer]] on bass. After this, Vorskaath and Eskarth spent time working on other projects including a power metal band called [[Alpha Centauri]] and a progressive rock band called '''The Watcher'''. A second [[Agatus]] album was also recorded during this period. In 2003 Zemial completed ''Face of the Conqueror'' and a track for a split release with '''Kawir'''. | ||
''In Momentum'' was recorded during 2005 as a tribute to '''Quorthon''' of '''Bathory'''. Just after its release in early 2006 Zemial relocated to Daun, Germany. The band undertook a three month European tour during the first months of 2007 with guitarist Ralf Strzalka from '''Stigmatized''' and Hans Bastian on bass. | ''In Momentum'' was recorded during 2005 as a tribute to '''Quorthon''' of '''Bathory'''. Just after its release in early 2006 Zemial relocated to Daun, Germany. The band undertook a three month European tour during the first months of 2007 with guitarist Ralf Strzalka from '''Stigmatized''' and Hans Bastian on bass. | ||
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| | | '''''I am the Dark"/"Words from the Temple of Shadows''''' | ||
| 2009 | | 2009 | ||
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[[Category:Bands from Adelaide]] | [[Category:Bands from Adelaide]] | ||
[[Category:Bands now based overseas]] | [[Category:Bands now based overseas]] | ||
[[Category:Band List]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:54, 14 July 2013
Agatus | |
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| Origin | Athens, Greece |
| Genres | Black metal |
| Years active | 1992 - |
| Labels | Iron Pegasus, Hypervorea |
| Associated acts | Agatus, Alpha Centauri, The Watcher, Varathron, Nocturnal Death, Necromantia |
| Members | Eskarth the Dark One, Archon Vorskaath |
| Past members | The Great Righteous Destroyer, Magus Wampyr Daoloth, Mentor, Necrosauron |
Band Members
- Current Line-Up
- Archon Vorskaath (Dimitrius Dorian) (vocals, all instruments)
- Eskarth the Dark One (Chris Dorian) (guitar)
- Former Members
- The Great Righteous Destroyer (Damon Good) (bass) (2001)
- Magus Wampyr Daoloth (George Zaharopoulos) (bass) (1993)
- Mentor (bass) (1991 - 1992)
- Necrosauron (Themis Tollis) (drums) (1991 - 1992)
Website
Formed
Athens, Greece, 1991
Band Information
Zemial began in Athens, Greece playing Bathory-style black metal. By 1991 the line-up featured Vorskaath and Mentor of Nocturnal Death and Necrosauron from Rotting Christ (Mentor would subsequently form Kawir). In 1992, the band recorded a three-track EP "Sleeping Under Tartarus" that was issued by US label Gothic Records despite some interest from Osmose Productions. Following this Vorskaath (as Necroslaughter) recorded His Majesty at the Swamp with Varathron; Daoloth from Necromantia then joined Zemial briefly but during 1994 Vorskaath moved to Australia and settled in Adelaide with his brother, Eskarth the Dark One whose own band Agatus had so far recorded a demo.
The histories of Zemial and Agatus remain linked from this point, as both brothers feature in both acts, with Vorskaath being the primary creative force behind Zemial and Eskarth driving the other. Zemial's first full-length For the Glory of UR was released by Hypervorea Records in 1996. Iron Pegasus subsequently re-released it in 2000 with slightly different track inclusions. It sold out immediately on LP and picture disc.
The "Necrolatry" demo was recorded in 1997 and during the same year Zemial contributed to a Bathory tribute album. "Sleeping Under Tartarus" was also bootlegged for use on a split EP with other stolen tracks from Mayhem and Thou Shalt Suffer during the same period. The following year Vorskaath recorded an album called Breath of the Pestilence in Germany but this has never been released. "Necrolatry" was later issued on vinyl by Iron Pegasus.
In late 2001 Zemial undertook a European tour with The Great Righteous Destroyer from StarGazer on bass. After this, Vorskaath and Eskarth spent time working on other projects including a power metal band called Alpha Centauri and a progressive rock band called The Watcher. A second Agatus album was also recorded during this period. In 2003 Zemial completed Face of the Conqueror and a track for a split release with Kawir.
In Momentum was recorded during 2005 as a tribute to Quorthon of Bathory. Just after its release in early 2006 Zemial relocated to Daun, Germany. The band undertook a three month European tour during the first months of 2007 with guitarist Ralf Strzalka from Stigmatized and Hans Bastian on bass.
Discography
Albums:
| 1996 | For the Glory of UR | Hypervorea | |
| 2006 | In Momentum | NYX |
Single:
| I am the Dark"/"Words from the Temple of Shadows | 2009 | Hell's Headbangers |
EP:
| 1992 | Sleeping Under Tartarus | Gothic | |
| 2003 | Face of the Conqueror | Iron Pegasus |
Split:
| 2003 | Daimon (split with Kawir) | Iron Pegasus |
Compilation track:
| Year | Track Title | Album Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Armageddon" | Hellas Salutes the Vikings - A Tribute to Bathory | Metal Invader |