Hollenthon
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Hollenthon is a melodic death metal
band from Austria
. The band includes many symphonic
elements in their work, while their earlier material contains some black metal influence.
anonymously includes two Vuzem tracks on self-produced compilation Norici Obscura Pars.
Following favorable reviews and multiple requests, Martin decides to release a full-length recording of Vuzem's music. Other commitments, however, delay the realization of this endeavor until late 1998, when unfinished material is brought to the attention of Napalm Records. Shortly thereafter, Vuzem signs to the label, releasing critically acclaimed debut Domus Mundi in 1999 under the Hollenthon banner.
In June 2001, Hollenthon releases With Vilest of Worms to Dwell. Not unlike its predecessor, it boasts of a superb soundtrack-like production, as well as a fierce and wicked atmosphere created by a perfect symbiosis of heavy guitars, symphonic interludes, thrilling choirs, and bewitching melodies.
The album was promoted with a European tour together with Eisregen
(GER) and Siebenbürgen (SWE). The live line up was completed with Mike's bandmates Mario Klausner (Collapse 7, Ex-Pungent Stench
, Ex-Belphegor
) and Werner Freinbichler (Collapse 7). The following years saw Martin concentrating on Pungent Stench
although the writing of new material was never stopped. 2007 Hollenthon is meant to return and continue to walk the chosen path. Wanting a real band and not just additional live musicians Martin and Mike chose to recruit Gregor Marboe who Martin shared stages with since early 2006 in Pungent Stench
on bass and backing vocals and who has been active in the Austrian scene for years in his bands Defender Kfs and Vargsriket. In need of a second guitarist Martin Arzberger (Molokh, Defender Kfs) was introduced to the band.
Melodic death metal
Melodic death metal is a heavy metal music style that combines elements from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with elements of death metal. The style was developed during the early and mid-1990s, primarily in England and Scandinavia...
band from Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
. The band includes many symphonic
Symphonic metal
Symphonic metal is a term used to describe heavy metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that are either borrowed from classical music or, as with progressive rock music, create a style reminiscent of it, e.g...
elements in their work, while their earlier material contains some black metal influence.
History
The beginnings of Hollenthon date back to 1994, a time of an active Austrian Black Metal Syndicate and an incognito project known as Vuzem. He joins forces with drummer Mike Gröger (Collapse 7, Bloo Vodoo, Only Attitude Counts, Mudbreed). At the urging of A.B.M.S. members, Martin SchirencMartin Schirenc
Martin Schirenc is an Austrian guitarist and vocalist, best known as a founder of death metal/grindcore band Pungent Stench and symphonic death metal band Hollenthon....
anonymously includes two Vuzem tracks on self-produced compilation Norici Obscura Pars.
Following favorable reviews and multiple requests, Martin decides to release a full-length recording of Vuzem's music. Other commitments, however, delay the realization of this endeavor until late 1998, when unfinished material is brought to the attention of Napalm Records. Shortly thereafter, Vuzem signs to the label, releasing critically acclaimed debut Domus Mundi in 1999 under the Hollenthon banner.
In June 2001, Hollenthon releases With Vilest of Worms to Dwell. Not unlike its predecessor, it boasts of a superb soundtrack-like production, as well as a fierce and wicked atmosphere created by a perfect symbiosis of heavy guitars, symphonic interludes, thrilling choirs, and bewitching melodies.
The album was promoted with a European tour together with Eisregen
Eisregen
Eisregen is a German death metal / black metal band which formed in 1995. The members are from Tambach-Dietharz, a village in Thuringia.- History :In English, Eisregen translates to "Ice Rain"...
(GER) and Siebenbürgen (SWE). The live line up was completed with Mike's bandmates Mario Klausner (Collapse 7, Ex-Pungent Stench
Pungent Stench
Pungent Stench was a darkly humorous death metal band from Vienna, Austria, which formed in 1988. Their last known lineup consists of Martin Schirenc , El Gore , and Alex Wank...
, Ex-Belphegor
Belphegor (band)
Belphegor is a blackened death metal band from Salzburg, Austria. They originally formed in 1991 under the name Betrayer before changing their name in 1993. They are named after the demon Belphegor.-Early years :...
) and Werner Freinbichler (Collapse 7). The following years saw Martin concentrating on Pungent Stench
Pungent Stench
Pungent Stench was a darkly humorous death metal band from Vienna, Austria, which formed in 1988. Their last known lineup consists of Martin Schirenc , El Gore , and Alex Wank...
although the writing of new material was never stopped. 2007 Hollenthon is meant to return and continue to walk the chosen path. Wanting a real band and not just additional live musicians Martin and Mike chose to recruit Gregor Marboe who Martin shared stages with since early 2006 in Pungent Stench
Pungent Stench
Pungent Stench was a darkly humorous death metal band from Vienna, Austria, which formed in 1988. Their last known lineup consists of Martin Schirenc , El Gore , and Alex Wank...
on bass and backing vocals and who has been active in the Austrian scene for years in his bands Defender Kfs and Vargsriket. In need of a second guitarist Martin Arzberger (Molokh, Defender Kfs) was introduced to the band.
Line-up
- Martin SchirencMartin SchirencMartin Schirenc is an Austrian guitarist and vocalist, best known as a founder of death metal/grindcore band Pungent Stench and symphonic death metal band Hollenthon....
– vocals, guitar, bass, and keyboards - Mike Gröger – drums and percussion
- Max Reif – Bass (2010-)
- Martin Arzberger – guitars (2007-)
- Elena Schirenc – session vocals, lyrics (1999-)
Discography
- Domus MundiDomus MundiDomus Mundi is the first album by Austrian symphonic death metal band Hollenthon, released by Napalm Records in 1999. Music by Martin Schirenc, lyrics by Elena Schirenc.-Track listing:All tracks by Hollenthon# "Enrapture - Hinc Illae Lacrimae" - 5:33...
(1999) - With Vilest of Worms to DwellWith Vilest of Worms to DwellWith Vilest of Worms to Dwell is an album by Austrian symphonic death metal band Hollenthon, released by Napalm Records in 2001.-Track listing:#"Y Draig Goch" – 3:55#"Woe to the Defeated" – 5:51#"Lords of Bedlam" – 5:35#"To Kingdom Come" – 5:33...
(2001) - Opus MagnumOpus MagnumOpus Magnum is the third album by Austrian melodic death metal band Hollenthon, released by Napalm Records in 2008. Limited edition digipack contains bonus track, "The Bazaar" and video clip for "Son of Perdition"....
(2008) - Tyrants and WraithsTyrants and WraithsTyrants and Wraiths is an EP by Austrian melodic death metal band Hollenthon, released by Napalm Records in 2009. It features bonus videos of "On the Wings of a Dove" and "Ars Moriendi" live at Graspop Metal Meeting.- Track listing :...
(EP, 2009)
External links
- Hollenthon at Napalm RecordsNapalm RecordsNapalm Records is an Austrian independent record label focused on heavy metal and hard rock.Originally, Napalm Records focused mainly on black metal acts such as Abigor and Summoning and folk metal bands such as Falkenbach and Vintersorg....