Lost Soul (band)
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Lost Soul is a Polish technical death metal
band established in 1990 in Wrocław. Till 2009 Lost Soul has released four studio album highly acclaimed by both fans and journalists. Latest album Immerse in Infinity was promoted with the first video ever recorded by the band – for the song "...If The Dead Can Speak".
Eternal Darkness. Another demo Superior Ignotum recorded in Fors Studio in Czech Republic
came out in 1993. In 1995 Lost Soul signed a deal with Baron Records label. Re-recorded Superior Ignotum was combined together with two extra songs from the first recording of the band. Soon after due to personal disagreements the band's activity was suspended.
In 1997 Lost Soul returned with new addition in the line-up – guitar player Piotr Ostrowski. Next year they entered Selani Studio in Olsztyn
to record new demo ...Now is Forever. Soon after Tomasz Fornalski left the band and was replaced by Krzysztof Artur Zagórowicz (also in Shemhamforash). At that time band's concert activity was increased – Lost Soul played with Dying Fetus
, Monstrosity
, Kataklysm
and appeared on such festivals as Obscene Extreme Festival and Silesian Open Air. In 1999 ...Now is Forever was released on Disco's Out, Slaughter's In compilation
released by Novum Vox Mortis records and on Polish Assault
released by Relapse Records
one year later.
In 2000 regular debut album Scream of the Mourning Star was released in Poland by Metal Mind Records and worldwide via Relapse Records
. The album was enthusiastically reviewed by critics and fans. Two years later, in May 2002 Lost Soul signed another contract with Empire Records for the release of their second album Übermensch (Death of God). This one hit the stores in August and several months later Osmose Productions
released this one worldwide.
October 2002 Lost Soul took part in Thrash'em All Festival, playing in ten biggest Polish cities with Monstrosity
, Vomitory
, Trauma
, Dissenter, Sceptic
and Contempt. Soon after due to personal reasons Krzysztof Artur Zagórowicz left the band. Paweł Michałowski took over bass duties and with this addition to the line-up Lost Soul played Hell Festival together with KAT
and Ancient Rites
among others. 2003 is the year of another tour – this time with Hell-Born and Quo Vadis and appearance on famous Metalmania Festival together with Samael
, Marduk
, Vader
, Saxon
and Malevolent Creation
.
On 3 March 2003 Übermensch (Death of God) was released worldwide and Lost Soul embarked on Empire Invasion Tour with Dies Irae
, Hate
and Esqarial. After that tour Paweł Michałowski left the band and was replaced by old member returning to the band - Tomasz Fornalski. This line-up recorded in April 2004 in Hertz Studio third full album entitled Chaostream, here for the first time Lost Soul decided to use 7-string guitars during recordings. In July Tomasz Fornalski quitted definitely and was replaced by Damian "Czajnik" Czajkowski. In October Lost Soul took part in Blitzkrieg II tour playing together with Vader
, CETI and Crionics
in 17 cities in Poland
.
Chaostream was released in 2005 – this time via Wicked World Records (Earache Records
sublabel). Cover artwork designed Greek artist Seth Siro Anton. The album was promoted on three tours. First on was Mega Strike Europe in Chaos Tour during April and May 2005 together with Fleshgore
and Sanatorium - 24 cities in 10 European countries. Then followed Summer Tour 2005, together with Vader
i Desecreation, all bands played 10 gigs in 3 countries. Third tour was massive Blitzkrieg III spinning 48 cities in Poland and Europe. Lost Soul shared the stage with Anorexia Nervosa
, Rotting Christ
and Vader
.
In 2006 the band was split - Adam Sierżęga and Piotr Ostrowski left its ranks. In 2008 the band returned to full activity with Krzysztof "Desecrate" Szałkowski on drums (also in Naamah, Pyorrhoea
and Gortal). At the beginning of 2009 second guitar player Dominik "Domin" Prykiel completed the line-up and Lost Soul started working on fourth album Immerse in Infinity. This album was released on 6 October 2009 by Witching Hour Productions. The band together with Endorfina video company recorded promotional videoclip for the song "...If The Dead Can Speak". The band took part in Blitzkrieg V tour for two concerts together with Vader
and Marduk
presenting new songs from Immerse in Infinity album.
In 2010 Lost Souls toured again – this time as special guest on 11 concerts of Aealo Tour with Rotting Christ
. During summer season the band several open-air festival including XV Brutal Assault
in Czech Republic
, and played some separate concerts supporting Bolt Thrower and Gojira
. In December 2010 Lost Soul celebrated 20 years of existence with special show under the moniker Genesis - XX Years Of ChaoZ in Madness club in Wrocław. This title was also announcing new compilation album under the same name. Together with Lost Soul played such acts as Trauma
, Hermh, Crionics
, Gortal, Extinct Gods and F.A.M.
Technical death metal
Technical death metal is a musical subgenre of death metal that focuses on complex rhythms, riffs and song structures. Technical experimentation in death metal began in the late '80s and early '90s by bands such as Death, Atheist and Cynic...
band established in 1990 in Wrocław. Till 2009 Lost Soul has released four studio album highly acclaimed by both fans and journalists. Latest album Immerse in Infinity was promoted with the first video ever recorded by the band – for the song "...If The Dead Can Speak".
History
The band was set up in 1990 in Wrocław by singer and guitar player Jacek Grecki, bass player Tomasz Fornalski and drummer Adam Sierżęga. First songs were recorded two years later and released as demoDemo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
Eternal Darkness. Another demo Superior Ignotum recorded in Fors Studio in Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
came out in 1993. In 1995 Lost Soul signed a deal with Baron Records label. Re-recorded Superior Ignotum was combined together with two extra songs from the first recording of the band. Soon after due to personal disagreements the band's activity was suspended.
In 1997 Lost Soul returned with new addition in the line-up – guitar player Piotr Ostrowski. Next year they entered Selani Studio in Olsztyn
Olsztyn
Olsztyn is a city in northeastern Poland, on the Łyna River. Olsztyn has been the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship since 1999. It was previously in the Olsztyn Voivodeship...
to record new demo ...Now is Forever. Soon after Tomasz Fornalski left the band and was replaced by Krzysztof Artur Zagórowicz (also in Shemhamforash). At that time band's concert activity was increased – Lost Soul played with Dying Fetus
Dying Fetus
Dying Fetus is an American death metal band from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Formed in 1991, the group is known for their outspoken political views, and for being one of the few death metal bands who follow a political nature. Earlier lyrics showcased the common death metal trait of explicit violence...
, Monstrosity
Monstrosity (band)
Monstrosity is a death metal band originating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida during the death metal scene of the early 1990s. Vocalist, George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher and drummer, Lee Harrison, were the founders of Monstrosity. Harrison had just left the band Malevolent Creation and George Fisher...
, Kataklysm
Kataklysm
Kataklysm is a Canadian death metal band. They call their musical style "northern hyperblast" after an advertisement in M.E.A.T. magazine describing another band, Fear Factory, as "hyperblast". The term refers to the extremely fast blast beats that Kataklysm's drummer, Max Duhamel, fuses into the...
and appeared on such festivals as Obscene Extreme Festival and Silesian Open Air. In 1999 ...Now is Forever was released on Disco's Out, Slaughter's In compilation
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
released by Novum Vox Mortis records and on Polish Assault
Polish Assault
Polish Assault is a split album of four Polish death metal bands: Decapitated, Yattering, Lost Soul and Damnable.-Decapitated:# "The Eye of Horus" – 5:46# "Blessed" – 4:58# "The First Damned" – 5:30# "Nine Steps" – 4:58# "Dance Macabre" – 2:07...
released by Relapse Records
Relapse Records
Relapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
one year later.
In 2000 regular debut album Scream of the Mourning Star was released in Poland by Metal Mind Records and worldwide via Relapse Records
Relapse Records
Relapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
. The album was enthusiastically reviewed by critics and fans. Two years later, in May 2002 Lost Soul signed another contract with Empire Records for the release of their second album Übermensch (Death of God). This one hit the stores in August and several months later Osmose Productions
Osmose Productions
Osmose Productions is a French independent record label created in 1991 by Hervé Herbaut, after he had spent three years running a small mail order company...
released this one worldwide.
October 2002 Lost Soul took part in Thrash'em All Festival, playing in ten biggest Polish cities with Monstrosity
Monstrosity (band)
Monstrosity is a death metal band originating from Fort Lauderdale, Florida during the death metal scene of the early 1990s. Vocalist, George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher and drummer, Lee Harrison, were the founders of Monstrosity. Harrison had just left the band Malevolent Creation and George Fisher...
, Vomitory
Vomitory (band)
Vomitory is a Swedish brutal death metal band formed in 1989 by guitarist Urban Gustafsson and bassist Ronnie Olson. The band has released a total of eight albums, and are currently signed to Metal Blade Records.-Current members:...
, Trauma
Trauma (Polish band)
Trauma is a Polish death metal band formed in 1986 in Elblag. The band plays energetic technical music with an emphasis on colorful guitar techniques and extremely accurate kick fast on drums...
, Dissenter, Sceptic
Sceptic (band)
Sceptic is a Polish death metal band from Kraków.Sceptic is a Polish death metal band founded in 1994 by Jacek Hiro . Marcin Urbaś handled the vocal duties for the first and third album , but currently is a session member due to his sport career...
and Contempt. Soon after due to personal reasons Krzysztof Artur Zagórowicz left the band. Paweł Michałowski took over bass duties and with this addition to the line-up Lost Soul played Hell Festival together with KAT
Kat (band)
Kat is a heavy metal band formed in 1979 in Katowice, Poland. They have been accused, mainly by the Polish media, of promoting Satanism. In Polish "kat" means executioner.-Band history:...
and Ancient Rites
Ancient Rites
Ancient Rites is a Flemish black metal band formed in 1988. Initially, the line- up consisted of guitar players Johan and Phillip, drummer Stefan, and Gunther Theys on bass and vocals. In 1990 the Dark Ritual demo was released in the underground scene, getting worldwide attention just as black...
among others. 2003 is the year of another tour – this time with Hell-Born and Quo Vadis and appearance on famous Metalmania Festival together with Samael
Samael (band)
Samael is a industrial black metal band formed in 1987 in Sion, Switzerland.-Biography:Although much of their music from the mid-1990s onwards has incorporated electronic sounds which would best define their genre as industrial metal, they are an early 2nd Wave black metal band and an innovator for...
, Marduk
Marduk (band)
Marduk is a black metal band from Norrköping, Sweden. The band formed in 1990 and released their first record in 1991. Their name is derived from the Babylonian god Marduk, patron deity of Babylon.-Musical style:...
, Vader
Vader (band)
Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn, formed in 1983. According to Piotr Wiwczarek, the band's founding singer and guitar player, the band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series. Lyrical themes include stories by H. P. Lovecraft, WW2, horror and anti-christian...
, Saxon
Saxon (band)
Saxon are an English heavy metal band, formed in 1976 in Barnsley, Yorkshire. As front-runners of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, they had 8 UK Top 40 albums in the 1980s including 4 UK Top 10 albums. Saxon also had numerous singles in the Top 20 singles chart...
and Malevolent Creation
Malevolent Creation
Malevolent Creation is a death metal band originally hailing from Buffalo, New York. Moving to Florida in 1987, they became a part of the emergent local death metal scene, landing a deal with Roadrunner Records...
.
On 3 March 2003 Übermensch (Death of God) was released worldwide and Lost Soul embarked on Empire Invasion Tour with Dies Irae
Dies Irae (band)
Dies Irae is a Polish death metal band founded in 1992. Their early recordings were heavily inspired and influenced by Vader and Morbid Angel.-Biography:...
, Hate
Hate (band)
Hate is a Polish death metal band from Warsaw, Poland, formed in 1990. Their most recent album, Erebos, was released in 2010, under Listenable Records.-Biography:...
and Esqarial. After that tour Paweł Michałowski left the band and was replaced by old member returning to the band - Tomasz Fornalski. This line-up recorded in April 2004 in Hertz Studio third full album entitled Chaostream, here for the first time Lost Soul decided to use 7-string guitars during recordings. In July Tomasz Fornalski quitted definitely and was replaced by Damian "Czajnik" Czajkowski. In October Lost Soul took part in Blitzkrieg II tour playing together with Vader
Vader (band)
Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn, formed in 1983. According to Piotr Wiwczarek, the band's founding singer and guitar player, the band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series. Lyrical themes include stories by H. P. Lovecraft, WW2, horror and anti-christian...
, CETI and Crionics
Crionics
Crionics is a Polish blackened death metal band from Kraków, formed in 1997 by Michał Skotniczny, Dariusz Styczeń, "Marcotic" and Maciej Zięba. In their early years they played fast and melodic music under the strong influence of Norwegian black metal band Emperor.-Band history:A year after the...
in 17 cities in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
.
Chaostream was released in 2005 – this time via Wicked World Records (Earache Records
Earache Records
Earache Records is a heavy metal-oriented record label based in Nottingham, UK and New York, USA. It helped to pioneer extreme metal by releasing many of the earliest grindcore and death metal records in the period 1988-1994.-History:...
sublabel). Cover artwork designed Greek artist Seth Siro Anton. The album was promoted on three tours. First on was Mega Strike Europe in Chaos Tour during April and May 2005 together with Fleshgore
Fleshgore
Fleshgore is a death metal/groove metal band formed in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Since their formation in late 2000, the band has gone through a number of line-up changes. Guitarist Igor Lystopad is the only original member...
and Sanatorium - 24 cities in 10 European countries. Then followed Summer Tour 2005, together with Vader
Vader (band)
Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn, formed in 1983. According to Piotr Wiwczarek, the band's founding singer and guitar player, the band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series. Lyrical themes include stories by H. P. Lovecraft, WW2, horror and anti-christian...
i Desecreation, all bands played 10 gigs in 3 countries. Third tour was massive Blitzkrieg III spinning 48 cities in Poland and Europe. Lost Soul shared the stage with Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa (band)
Anorexia Nervosa is a French symphonic black metal band that started as an industrial metal act from Limoges, France. The band was formed in 1995 and was active for ten years thereafter...
, Rotting Christ
Rotting Christ
Rotting Christ is a Greek black metal band formed in 1987. They are noted for being one of the first black metal bands within this region, as well as a premier act within the European underground metal scene.- Line-up :...
and Vader
Vader (band)
Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn, formed in 1983. According to Piotr Wiwczarek, the band's founding singer and guitar player, the band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series. Lyrical themes include stories by H. P. Lovecraft, WW2, horror and anti-christian...
.
In 2006 the band was split - Adam Sierżęga and Piotr Ostrowski left its ranks. In 2008 the band returned to full activity with Krzysztof "Desecrate" Szałkowski on drums (also in Naamah, Pyorrhoea
Pyorrhoea
Pyorrhoea is a Polish grindcore band formed in 2001 by Cyprian , Andy Blakk , and Daray .-Current members:* Krzysztof "Chryste" Rzetecki – vocals* Cyprian Konador – bass* Adrian "A.D...
and Gortal). At the beginning of 2009 second guitar player Dominik "Domin" Prykiel completed the line-up and Lost Soul started working on fourth album Immerse in Infinity. This album was released on 6 October 2009 by Witching Hour Productions. The band together with Endorfina video company recorded promotional videoclip for the song "...If The Dead Can Speak". The band took part in Blitzkrieg V tour for two concerts together with Vader
Vader (band)
Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn, formed in 1983. According to Piotr Wiwczarek, the band's founding singer and guitar player, the band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series. Lyrical themes include stories by H. P. Lovecraft, WW2, horror and anti-christian...
and Marduk
Marduk (band)
Marduk is a black metal band from Norrköping, Sweden. The band formed in 1990 and released their first record in 1991. Their name is derived from the Babylonian god Marduk, patron deity of Babylon.-Musical style:...
presenting new songs from Immerse in Infinity album.
In 2010 Lost Souls toured again – this time as special guest on 11 concerts of Aealo Tour with Rotting Christ
Rotting Christ
Rotting Christ is a Greek black metal band formed in 1987. They are noted for being one of the first black metal bands within this region, as well as a premier act within the European underground metal scene.- Line-up :...
. During summer season the band several open-air festival including XV Brutal Assault
Brutal assault
Brutal Assault is an extreme metal open-air music festival taking place in the 18th century army Fortress Josefov in Jaroměř, Czech Republic. It takes place each August traditionally on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the beginning of the month. The festival was started in 1995 featuring mostly...
in Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, and played some separate concerts supporting Bolt Thrower and Gojira
Gojira
Gojira is a heavy metal band formed in 1996 in Bayonne, France. The band was known as Godzilla until 2001. Gojira is composed of Joe Duplantier on vocals and guitar, his brother Mario Duplantier on drums, Christian Andreu on guitar and Jean-Michel Labadie on bass...
. In December 2010 Lost Soul celebrated 20 years of existence with special show under the moniker Genesis - XX Years Of ChaoZ in Madness club in Wrocław. This title was also announcing new compilation album under the same name. Together with Lost Soul played such acts as Trauma
Trauma (band)
Trauma was an American heavy metal band. It was known as being the band of bass virtuoso Cliff Burton, before he left them to join Metallica. Their music was comparable to that of Iron Maiden and Montrose with faster tempos, which is shown in the tracks "The Day All Hell Broke Loose" and "Lay Low"...
, Hermh, Crionics
Crionics
Crionics is a Polish blackened death metal band from Kraków, formed in 1997 by Michał Skotniczny, Dariusz Styczeń, "Marcotic" and Maciej Zięba. In their early years they played fast and melodic music under the strong influence of Norwegian black metal band Emperor.-Band history:A year after the...
, Gortal, Extinct Gods and F.A.M.
Band members
Current members
- Jacek Grecki – guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
, vocals (1990–1995, od 1997) - Damian "Czajnik" Czajkowski – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(od 2004) - Krzysztof "Desecrate" Szałkowski – drums (od 2008)
- Dominik "Domin" Prykiel – guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
(od 2009)
Former members
- Piotr Ostrowski – guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
(1997–2006) - Adam Sierżęga – drums (1990–1995, 1997–2006)
- Tomasz Fornalski – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(1990–1995, 1997–1998, 2003–2004) - Krzysztof Artur Zagórowicz – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(1998–2002) - Paweł Michałowski – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2002–2003)
Studio albums
- Scream of the Mourning Star (2000, Relapse RecordsRelapse RecordsRelapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
, Metal Mind ProductionsMetal Mind ProductionsMetal Mind Productions is a Polish record label founded in 1987. Currently it is one of the lead independent labels in Poland with over 1000 of licences and over 10 million of data mediums sold. The label focuses mainly on rock and heavy metal genres...
) - Übermensch (Death of God) (2002, Osmose ProductionsOsmose ProductionsOsmose Productions is a French independent record label created in 1991 by Hervé Herbaut, after he had spent three years running a small mail order company...
, Empire Records) - Chaostream (2005, Empire Records, Wicked World Records, Earache RecordsEarache RecordsEarache Records is a heavy metal-oriented record label based in Nottingham, UK and New York, USA. It helped to pioneer extreme metal by releasing many of the earliest grindcore and death metal records in the period 1988-1994.-History:...
) - Immerse in Infinity (2009, Witching Hour Productions)
Demos
- Eternal Darkness (1993, self-release)
- Superior Ignotum (1994, Baron Records)
- ...Now Is Forever (1998, self-release)
Splits
- Disco's Out, Slaughter's In (1999, Novum Vox Mortis)
- Polish AssaultPolish AssaultPolish Assault is a split album of four Polish death metal bands: Decapitated, Yattering, Lost Soul and Damnable.-Decapitated:# "The Eye of Horus" – 5:46# "Blessed" – 4:58# "The First Damned" – 5:30# "Nine Steps" – 4:58# "Dance Macabre" – 2:07...
(2000, Relapse RecordsRelapse RecordsRelapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
)
Awards
| Year | Category | Award | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best album (Immerse in Infinity) | Musicarena.pl summary, 2009 | 2nd place |
| 2011 | The Artist of 2010 - Poland | Metalnews.pl plebiscite, 2010 | 2nd place |
External links
- Official site
- Lost Soul on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....