Leicohtica

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Leicohtica
OriginWagga Wagga, NSW
GenresBlack metal, symphonic metal
Years active2004 – present
Associated actsElysian, Sobrusion, The Automata, Lycanthia
Websiteleicohtica.net
MembersScott Bromley, Damien Moloney, Rhys Mottley, John Murphy, Chris Orchard, Tristan Tait
Past membersBryce Kernaghan, Jennifer McAffrie, Allan Swaffield, Ben Waldron

Band Members

  • Current Line-Up
    • Scott Bromley (vocals, violin)
    • Damien Moloney (drums, keys)
    • Rhys Mottley (guitar)
    • John Murphy (guitar, keys)
    • Chris Orchard (vocals, violin)
    • Tristan Tain (bass, keys, samples)
  • Former Members
    • Bryce Kernaghan (drums) (2004 - 2009)
    • Jennifer McAffrie (vocals, keys) (2004 - 2009)
    • Allan Swaffield (guitar) (2004 - 2007)
    • Ben Waldron (guitar) (2004)

Band Information

Leicohtica is a band from Wagga Wagga playing symphonic black metal, taking obvious inspiration from bands such as Dimmu Borgir. The band's 2004 debut EP "In Torment's Garden" showed a band still in the developmental stage, somewhat underproduced and musically disjointed. Mottley replaced former guitarist Waldron prior to the first CD's release and the album from early 2007 was a remarkable improvement.

The band undertook a large-scale tour during early 2008 and in early 2009 opened for Whitechapel and played a show with The Berzerker and The Amenta. Since then, the band has further developed its symphonic style with the departure of female vocalist Mcaffrie (for Lycanthia) and Orchard and Bromley both now playing violin. Tristan Tait is now with Elysian.

Discography

Albums:

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2007 The Balance of Fire self release

EP:

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2004 In Torment's Garden self release

Compilation track:

Year Track Title Album Title Label
2005 "Dark Autumn Rain" Underearthed independent