Metalucifer
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Metalucifer is a Japan
ese heavy metal
band, formed by Gezolucifer (of Sabbat
) in 1995. Adopting the musical style of early NWOBHM and building upon it, they achieved underground celebrity, especially in Scandinavia. Their pure heavy metal approach, and their unadulterated use of the words "Heavy Metal" in song titles has gained them fame, as their music strives to capture the essence of what they think "heavy metal" should be.
song "Metalucifer And Evilucifer", meaning, according to the band, "King of the Heavy Metal Hell".
all releases and concerts included:
Japan
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ese heavy metal
Heavy metal music
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band, formed by Gezolucifer (of Sabbat
Sabbat (Japanese band)
is a Japanese black metal band, formed in the early 1980s. On some releases, they showcase a more thrash influenced sound.-History:Sabbat started in 1983 when a band called Evil consisting of bassist Gezol, guitarists Ozny and Elizaveat, drummer Valvin and vocalist Toshiya was formed...
) in 1995. Adopting the musical style of early NWOBHM and building upon it, they achieved underground celebrity, especially in Scandinavia. Their pure heavy metal approach, and their unadulterated use of the words "Heavy Metal" in song titles has gained them fame, as their music strives to capture the essence of what they think "heavy metal" should be.
Name
The name Metalucifer was taken from the classic SabbatSabbat (Japanese band)
is a Japanese black metal band, formed in the early 1980s. On some releases, they showcase a more thrash influenced sound.-History:Sabbat started in 1983 when a band called Evil consisting of bassist Gezol, guitarists Ozny and Elizaveat, drummer Valvin and vocalist Toshiya was formed...
song "Metalucifer And Evilucifer", meaning, according to the band, "King of the Heavy Metal Hell".
Members
These are the people who have played in Metalucifer between 1995 and 2003,all releases and concerts included:
- Gezolucifer (Masaki Tachi): also known as Gezol. Lead vocals and bass guitar (from SabbatSabbat (Japanese band)is a Japanese black metal band, formed in the early 1980s. On some releases, they showcase a more thrash influenced sound.-History:Sabbat started in 1983 when a band called Evil consisting of bassist Gezol, guitarists Ozny and Elizaveat, drummer Valvin and vocalist Toshiya was formed...
) - Elizaveat: guitar and drums (from SabbatSabbat (Japanese band)is a Japanese black metal band, formed in the early 1980s. On some releases, they showcase a more thrash influenced sound.-History:Sabbat started in 1983 when a band called Evil consisting of bassist Gezol, guitarists Ozny and Elizaveat, drummer Valvin and vocalist Toshiya was formed...
) - Elizabigore: guitar (from Gore)
- Bill AndrewsBill Andrews (drummer)Bill Andrews is an American drummer. He is best known for his work with Death and Massacre.-Discography:* Death - Leprosy * Death - Spiritual Healing * Massacre - From Beyond...
: drums (ex-Death and ex-Massacre) - Tormentor: drums (from DesasterDesasterDesaster is a black/thrash metal band formed in Koblenz, Germany in 1988. Their lyrical themes involve war, hate and satanism.-History:Desaster formed in 1988, inspirated by bands like Black Sabbath, Venom, Destruction , Celtic Frost, Bathory, Slayer and Sarcófago. They played their first live...
) - Samm: guitar (from MagnesiumMagnesiumMagnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and common oxidation number +2. It is an alkaline earth metal and the eighth most abundant element in the Earth's crust and ninth in the known universe as a whole...
, ex-SacrificeSacrificeSacrifice is the offering of food, objects or the lives of animals or people to God or the gods as an act of propitiation or worship.While sacrifice often implies ritual killing, the term offering can be used for bloodless sacrifices of cereal food or artifacts...
, ex-Sabbat) - Blumi: guitar (from Metal Inquisitor)
- Menzorugen: bass (from Gore)
- Elizavitebro (from The ChasmThe ChasmThe Chasm is a death metal band originally from Mexico, and currently residing in Chicago. Though their first album was released in 1994 the band got wider recognition only after Earache Records signed them on...
) - Brazilion
Studio albums
- Heavy Metal Drill (Metal Proof, Japan 1996)
- Heavy Metal Chainsaw (Iron Pegasus, Germany 2001)
- Heavy Metal Bulldozer (Iron Pegasus, Germany 2009)
Singles
- Warriors Again / Soul Of Warriors (Iron Pegasus, Germany 2000)
- Warriors Ride On THe Chariots (Iron Pegasus, Germany 2001)
- Shachahico Attack (Evil Dead Records, Japan 2005)
Live albums
- Live Drilling 2000 (The Official Bootleg) (Metalair Records, Poland 2002)
- Heavy Metal Genocide (Live in Japan 2002) (Dozin Destroyer Records, Japan 2003)
- Live Audiopain (2003)
- Live Elizaveat (2003)
- Heavy Metal NarokOsaka Chainsaw Massacre (Witchhammer Productions, Thailand 2005)
Compilation albums
- Heavy Metal Hunting 1995–2005 (Dragonight Agency & Hardsound Productions, Poland 2005)
- Bolivian Demonslaught (Rawblackult Productions, Bolivia 2008)