Black Obelisk (band)
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Black Obelisk is a Russian heavy metal
band founded in 1986 by bassist Anatoly Krupnov, who died in 1997. Different works and eras of band waved its style between hard rock
and thrash metal
.
.
Black Obelisk reunited August 1, 1990. Experiented Sergey Komarov became the new drummer, and Svetlov was soon replaced by Vasily Biloshitsky. But the recording of new album was suddenly halted after Komarov was shot to death by criminals. With Vladimir Yermakov as drummer, band recorded its third LP "Stena" (the Wall), and drives the tour supporting it.
Next year the album "One More Day" with English lyrics came out. The Russian version of the album was released in 1992, following many lineup changes: Biloshitsky was replaced by Zhirnov, and then by Dmitry Borisenkov. Black Obelisk toured together with Sepultura
and Master
. 1994's album "Ya Ostayus" (I Will Stay) was the last album of the classical lineup: Krupnov's alcohol and drugs addiction again triggered the band's crisis. In 1996 Alexeyev leaves to E.S.T., and then Black Obelisk stops its activity. Krupnov tried to reunite the band once again, but died February 27, 1997 in studio from heroin overdose, during the record session.
The history of Black Obelisk continued in 1999, when Borisenkov, Yermakov and Svetlov reunited under the old name. Borisenkov became the vocalist and main songwriter. Daniil Zakharenkov became the band's new bass player. In 2000 the album, recording of which was started back in 1996, was completed and released to public under the name "Postalbum".
Black Obelisk is still active, though new lineup led to stilistic changes and less "anarchistic" lyrics in following albums "Pepel" (Ashes), "Nervi" (Nerves) and "Zeleny Albom" (Green Album), written by Borisenkov. Dmitry also participated in Elven Manuscript
metal opera by Epidemia
in the role of Deimos the dark lord.
In 2009, they released "Черное Белое" (Black & White) internet-single, also putting the songs "Черное-Белое" (Black & White), "Вальс" (Waltz), "Исход" (Outcome), and "Прощай и прости" (Farewell & Forgive) for free download on their official website.
Former:
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band founded in 1986 by bassist Anatoly Krupnov, who died in 1997. Different works and eras of band waved its style between hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
and thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
.
History
Original lineup: Anatoly Krupnov (bass, vocals), Yuri Anisimov (guitar) Mikhail Svetlov (guitar), and Nikolay Agafoshkin (drums). After their first performance, they joined Moscow Rock-Lab. Svetlov was soon replaced with Yuri Alexeyev. With Alexeyev, band released tape album Apocalypsis (1987). Svetlov rejoined ChO next year, replacing Anisimov, and participated in the following album "Tsveti Zla" (Flowers of Evil). The second album was more successful, and popularity of the band has grown. Black Obelisk participated in Moskovskij Komsomolets yearly festival "Sound Track". But the continual alcohol abuse of Krupnov has led the band to the collapse in 1988, after the fighting accident in ChişinăuChisinau
Chișinău is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc...
.
Black Obelisk reunited August 1, 1990. Experiented Sergey Komarov became the new drummer, and Svetlov was soon replaced by Vasily Biloshitsky. But the recording of new album was suddenly halted after Komarov was shot to death by criminals. With Vladimir Yermakov as drummer, band recorded its third LP "Stena" (the Wall), and drives the tour supporting it.
Next year the album "One More Day" with English lyrics came out. The Russian version of the album was released in 1992, following many lineup changes: Biloshitsky was replaced by Zhirnov, and then by Dmitry Borisenkov. Black Obelisk toured together with Sepultura
Sepultura
Sepultura is a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, formed in 1984. The band was a major force in the death metal, thrash metal and ultimately groove metal realms during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their later experiments melding nu metal, hardcore punk and industrial.Sepultura...
and Master
Master (Russian band)
This article is about the Russian thrash metal band. For the American death metal band, see Master .Master is a thrash metal band from Russia, founded in 1987 by former members of Aria.-Biography:...
. 1994's album "Ya Ostayus" (I Will Stay) was the last album of the classical lineup: Krupnov's alcohol and drugs addiction again triggered the band's crisis. In 1996 Alexeyev leaves to E.S.T., and then Black Obelisk stops its activity. Krupnov tried to reunite the band once again, but died February 27, 1997 in studio from heroin overdose, during the record session.
The history of Black Obelisk continued in 1999, when Borisenkov, Yermakov and Svetlov reunited under the old name. Borisenkov became the vocalist and main songwriter. Daniil Zakharenkov became the band's new bass player. In 2000 the album, recording of which was started back in 1996, was completed and released to public under the name "Postalbum".
Black Obelisk is still active, though new lineup led to stilistic changes and less "anarchistic" lyrics in following albums "Pepel" (Ashes), "Nervi" (Nerves) and "Zeleny Albom" (Green Album), written by Borisenkov. Dmitry also participated in Elven Manuscript
Elven Manuscript
Elfiyskaya Rukopis' is a metal opera and concept album by Russian power metal band Epidemia. Vocalists from Aria, Arida Vortex, Master, Chorny Obelisk and Boney NEM participated in the opera...
metal opera by Epidemia
Epidemia
Epidemia is a Russian power metal band famous for doing the Elven Manuscript metal opera in 2004. It was formed by guitarist Yuri "Juron" Melisov in 1993, with the first songs made in 1995. The band was once nominated for an MTV Europe Music Award....
in the role of Deimos the dark lord.
In 2009, they released "Черное Белое" (Black & White) internet-single, also putting the songs "Черное-Белое" (Black & White), "Вальс" (Waltz), "Исход" (Outcome), and "Прощай и прости" (Farewell & Forgive) for free download on their official website.
Studio
- «Апокалипсис» (Apocalypse, 1986)
- «Цветы Зла» (Flowers of Evil, 1987)
- «Стена» (The Wall, 1991)
- One More Day (1991)
- «Ещё Один День» (One More Day, Russian version, 1992)
- «Я Остаюсь» (I Will Stay, 1994)
- «Пепел» (Ashes, 2002)
- «Нервы» (Nerves, 2004)
- «Зелёный Альбом» (Green Album, 2006)
Live
- «Апокалипсис Live» (Apocalypse Live, recorded 1986-1988/released 2006)
- «Последний концерт в Кишиневе» (The last live in Chişinău, 1988)
- «Пятница 13» (Friday, 13th, recorded 1992/released 2004)
Single
- «Жизнь После Смерти» (Life After Death, 1990)
- «Песни для Радио» (Songs for Radio, 2000)
- «Когда-нибудь» (Someday, 2006)
- «Черное-Белое» (Black & White, 2009)
Members
Current:- Dmitry Borisenkov - lead vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Mikhail Svetlov - guitar
- Daniil Zaharenkov - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists... - Vladimir YermakovVladimir ErmakoffVladimir Ermakoff, one of the most honoured and famous Russian metal drummers, is a member of the heavy metal act Black Obelisk and of one of the most unusual Russian metal bands, Mechanical Poet. His skillful and original drumming style is a well-known feature of both mentioned bands. Vladimir...
- drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Former:
- Anatoly Krupnov (vocals, bass) - died in 1997
- Yuri Anisimov (guitar)
- Nikolay Agafoshkin (drums)
- Yuri Alexeyev (guitar)
- Sergey Komarov (drums) - died in 1990
- Vasily Biloshitsky (guitar)
- Igor Zhirnov (guitar)