ECTHALION BAND PAGE
 ECTHALION
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CURRENT NAME
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Ecthalion |
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FORMER NAMES
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ORIGIN
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Estonia |
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STATUS
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Active |
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FORMED IN
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- |
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LABEL
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Currently unsigned |
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GENRE
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Doom metal |
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STYLE
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LYRICAL THEME
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- |
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BAND ADDED
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2004-05-08, 00:00 |
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LAST UPDATE
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2004-05-08, 00:00 |
Ecthalion was founded in summer 1998, partly to protest against the
abundance of similarly sounding black metal acts. I had met Lauri
(guitars, vocals) in a radical black metal band 'Tarbatu', and soon the idea of
composing something more melodic occured to us. First songs we composed
were actually styleless. Rather soon our music took the form of slow,
depressive gothic/doom inspired mainly by Katatonia's "Dance of the
December Souls". This style not being popular at the time present, it was
quite hard to find a stable (and able) lineup. That is why we consider
the real beginning of the 'band' to be summer 1999, when Kristjan, our
new drummer, joined Ecthalion. For almost a year of frequent live
performances, the band gained popularity in the Estonian metal scene and
developed musically, in places braking the boundaries of what is usually
called 'doom' or 'gothic'.
In summer 2000 we felt confident enough to record our demo (or a 'debut
album', if you wish to say so) called 'In the Embrace of Nocturnity'.
Though it may sound raw and 'hand made', the feedback was (and
surprisingly still is) quite positive. Just as a remark, after releasing the
demo, we decided to stop using those pseudonyms you may find in the
booklet.
Soon after the release of 'ItEoN', darker times arrived for the band.
For almost 2 years we suffered from all kinds of unpleasant surprises
like constant changes in lineup (crucial members decided to leave; all
but me and Kristjan had to be replaced; potential new members lacked
interest or ability) and motivational crisis. I personally was on the very
edge of giving up quite a few times. Then again, the 'core' of the band
(at the time Kristjan, Raul and Alice) just didn't let me resign. Can't
thank them enough now for their support.
Well, it lasted until we were asked to be one of the local warm up
bands for BEHEMOTH in september 2003. Given the circumstances, it was a
pleasant and unexpected surprise. This live restored our will and energy.
All respect to Mart Kalvet (Herald, Whispering Forest), one of the most
talented vocalists in the Estonian metal scene, who offered his helping
hand and and made that performance possible!
Currently we are working on the new material in the studio and besides
that, as an irrelevant side note, looking for a new drummer, as our
long-time member Kristjan decided to leave the band.
