Benighted
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| Benighted | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Saint-Étienne |
| Country | France |
| Years active | 1998 - Present |
| Genres | Brutal Blackened Death metal |
| Labels | Adipocère Records |
Benighted are a brutal blackened death metal band formed in Saint-Étienne, Rhône-Alpes, France in May 1998.
Main influences for Benighted include Cannibal Corpse and Marduk. Benighted were, at their beginning, a mix of death metal and black metal. Benighted's songs are many times about psychology.
Their first produced album was rapidly recorded. It is titled Benighted, and contains seven titles reflecting the band.
Psychose is the second album by the band, more influenced by technical death metal. The group had some difficulties recording this album, however.
The third album, put out by "Adipocère Records", was more successful than their previous album Psychose. This album, titled Insane Cephalic Production, demonstrated a powerful sound and a more honest approach. In their return to the recording studio "Kohkeller Studio" in Germany, Benighted immediately go back to work and take much participation in the French underground scene.
The fourth album Identisick was released in August 2006, again on the label "Adipocère Records". This album is also available in Limited Edition, which contains a bonus DVD that features videos of concerts, and recording in the studio. In Identisick, there's a slight Black Metal influence as found in the first album (although much more discreet).
Contents |
[edit] Line-Up
[edit] Current line-up
- Julien Truchan - Vocals
- Olivier Gabriel - Guitar
- Liem N'Guyem - Guitar (and occasionally bass guitar)
- Eric Lombard - Bass Guitar
- Kevin Foley - Drums
[edit] Former members
- Fred Fayolle - Drums
- Rémi Aubrespin - Bass Guitar
- Chart - Bass Guitar
- Bertrand - Bass Guitar
[edit] Discography
- 2000 : Benighted (album)
- 2002 : Psychose (album)
- 2003 : Insane Cephalic Production (album)
- 2006 : Identisick (album)
