Biography
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Necromantia
Effective period / Period of releases: 1990 - 2022
Members: Slow Death (2), George Zaharopoulos, Inferno (10), Akis Kapranos, Makis, Nick Adams (2), Fotis Benardo, Dave Perdikaris, Yiannis Papayiannis
Black metal band from Greece, formed in 1989 by Magus Wampyr Daoloth (bass/vocals) and Baron Blood (8-string bass).Their aim was to create original, powerful and innovative Diabolical music, replacing the usual 6-string guitars with 8-string bass.
They didn't hesitate to use "non -metal" instruments like: saxophone, percussions e.t.c. in addition to their standard metal orchestrations,in order to established their unique sound.
Line up:
The Magus - bass/ vocals.
Baron Blood - 8 string bass/ bass solos.
Fotis Benardo - drums.
+ additional session members.