Anabantha
Encyclopedia
Anabantha is a Gothic metal
band
from Mexico
, founded in 1997. In 2006, they signed with Mexican Label Discos y Cintas Denver
.
and Lovecraft.
In 2005, the band recorded "Without Saying Goodbye" (IDM Records), first as a promotional disc with 9 tracks and later as a double disc (Spanish and English). The album includes a cover of the 1970s band Shocking Blue
's song Never Marry a Railroad Man. In 2006, the band signed Mexican label Discos y Cintas Denver
. They then recorded "Letanías Chapter I", which includes two unreleased tracks,and they re-edited Letanías Forbidden Chapter with two bonus live tracks.
, Peru
, Ecuador
, Colombia
and Venezuela
. The band also released Letanías Chapter III, a CD of Cry Freedom, which includes music from "Phantom of the Opera".
After much waiting, the end of 2008 in the Official Myspace of the band announces the release of their new productions. In early 2009 came to light <>, which is a finished version of the demo <> we all knew since 2005, including the familiar themes in its finished version, plus two tracks new "Giving Face to the Abyss" and "The Hell of your eyes. " In mid 2009 they recorded the song "My favorite dish, which is included in the compilation album <>. In late 2009 came to light his most expected <> which is a completely new album in which we can see a musical evolution in the band, moving away a bit from the sound of their previous albums but yet creating an excellent album which is dominated by a dark atmosphere combined with Arab-influenced sound, which can be felt more on the song "One Thousand and One Nights. "
Bass
Keyboards
Gothic metal
Gothic metal or goth metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines the aggression of doom metal with the dark melancholy of gothic rock. The music of gothic metal is diverse with bands known to adopt the gothic approach to different styles of heavy metal music...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
from Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, founded in 1997. In 2006, they signed with Mexican Label Discos y Cintas Denver
Discos y Cintas Denver
Discos y Cintas Denver is an independent Mexican record label, known for their catalogue of underground Mexican rock music, among other less popular genres.-Catalogue:...
.
1997-2006
The band began in 1997 with Duan Marie on vocals and Vlad Landeros on keyboards, performing under the name Sentido Pésame. In 1998, the band changed its name to Transdellic (Trans = beyond; Dellos = visible), and added Jimmy Gallozo on drums. After recording several demos, the band hired Vlad Landeros as their new drummer, and recorded Letanías Chapter I. In 2002, the band line-up was Duan and Vlad, who released Without Saying Goodbye. In 2003 they recorded the demo Letanías Chapter II. In 2004 they recorded their demo disc Acoustic, which included tributes to the poets Pablo NerudaPablo Neruda
Pablo Neruda was the pen name and, later, legal name of the Chilean poet, diplomat and politician Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto. He chose his pen name after Czech poet Jan Neruda....
and Lovecraft.
In 2005, the band recorded "Without Saying Goodbye" (IDM Records), first as a promotional disc with 9 tracks and later as a double disc (Spanish and English). The album includes a cover of the 1970s band Shocking Blue
Shocking Blue
Shocking Blue was a Dutch rock band from The Hague, the Netherlands, formed in 1967. Their biggest hit, "Venus", went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1970, and the band had sold 13.5 million discs by 1973, but the group disbanded in 1974.-Members:...
's song Never Marry a Railroad Man. In 2006, the band signed Mexican label Discos y Cintas Denver
Discos y Cintas Denver
Discos y Cintas Denver is an independent Mexican record label, known for their catalogue of underground Mexican rock music, among other less popular genres.-Catalogue:...
. They then recorded "Letanías Chapter I", which includes two unreleased tracks,and they re-edited Letanías Forbidden Chapter with two bonus live tracks.
2007-present
In 2007, band did a tour celebrating their tenth anniversary, which involved travel to Latin American cities in Mexico, BoliviaBolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
, Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
, Ecuador
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
and Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. The band also released Letanías Chapter III, a CD of Cry Freedom, which includes music from "Phantom of the Opera".
After much waiting, the end of 2008 in the Official Myspace of the band announces the release of their new productions. In early 2009 came to light <
Umwhile/past member(s)
Guitar- Fernando
- Siegfried
- Leon Isaian Marcabru (Psicofonia, guest for Preludio)
Bass
- Javier Ruido (Psicofonia)
- Jorge Franco
Keyboards
- Eddy Cortez
- Oskar
Discography
- Letanías Capítulo I (2001/2006(Rerecording)
- Letanías Capítulo II... La Pesadilla (2003/2007(Rerecording)
- AcústicoAcústicoAcústico is the eighteenth album of Puerto Rican singer Ednita Nazario and is the first of two albums recorded during a special presentation of her at the Luis A...
(Demo, 2004)
- Letanias Capítulo Prohibido (2005)
- Letanías Capítulo III (2006)
- Llanto de Libertad (2006)
- Sin Decir Adiós (2006/2010 Edition)
- Hermanos de Sangre... La Iniciación (2009)
- El pozo de los Deseos (2009)
- Hermanos De Sangre... El Ritual - 2011