CASTRUM BAND PAGE
 CASTRUM
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CURRENT NAME
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Castrum |
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FORMER NAMES
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- |
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ORIGIN
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Uzhhorod, Zakarpattia, Ukraine |
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STATUS
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Active |
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FORMED IN
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1994 |
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LABEL
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Bloodbucket Productions |
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GENRE
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Death metal |
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STYLE
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- |
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LYRICAL THEME
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- |
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BAND ADDED
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2002-06-27, 00:00 |
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LAST UPDATE
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2009-03-14, 05:09 |
CASTRUM was formed in September of 1994, when two friends (Cornelius - guitar and Georgius - vocals) decided to create a unique Death Metal band with one aim to play the music they like. At the beginning they characterized the style of CASTRUM as Gothic-Brutal Death Metal with medieval parts. At this time the band's drummer was Lancelot. But, after four months Lancelot left the band (he called up for military service), then there was a long search for a new drummer. During this time, without drummer, the guitarist Cornelius composed many new songs. Almost one year later in September of 1995, new drummer Werkoff joined the band and the line-up of CASTRUM became stable.
In February 1996 CASTRUM recorded their first demo called "Burial of the Affection", which contained 7 songs. Just a few months later in June 1996 CASTRUM entered to "Impertinence Studio" to record their first studio demo called "Flames by Impiety", which included 2 tracks + intro/outro of medieval Death Metal and was produced by Cornelius personally. In October 1996, the band recorded three new songs for the second studio demo "Pleasure in the Deeds of Horror", produced by Eugene Petrus and Cornelius. This demo was very well received by the underground press and fans worldwide. The lyrical conception of CASTRUM mostly deals with historical events but there were some lyrics based on the band members' personal experiences too. On this demo the band achieved even better production and a much heavier sound. Later on, Werkoff was compelled to leave the band, due to the complications took part in his family life. He had been replaced with drummer Doni from SOULREST.
Forward to the 10th of October 1998 CASTRUM was invited to Banskį Bystrica (Slovakia), where they played with such great bands like KRABATHOR (Godz!!!), AGGRESSIVE TYRANTS, SANATORIUM, etc. It was a fantastic experience for all the members of CASTRUM. On this gig the band presented its new line-up which consisted of Cornelius - guitar/vocals, Sharapoff - guitar and Doni - drums.
| Session musicians Add - Fetch |
| Unknown / none |
