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Varberg, Sweden (1993 – present)
Anata is a technical death metal band formed in Varberg, Sweden in 1993 by Robert petersson (drums), Fredrik Schälin (lead guitar, vocals), Mattias Svensson (guitar) and Martin Sjöstrand (bass). Anata’s penchant for penning unrelenting death metal with a razor-sharp sense of melody has always been an inherent trait in their songwriting. As the band grew as musicians and songwriters, the music shifted into a darker, more death metal direction. Performing live with Dissection, Lake Of Tears and Beseech, Anata also proved to be an intense live outfit.
It was in this arena that the band honed their skills equivalent to that of their more experienced countrymen.
Anata’s first demo, “Bury Forever the Garden of Lie”, was recorded in June 1995. The recording was met with overwhelming success from the European press, and furthered the band’s visibility in the worldwide market. Yet, even with an acclaimed demo behind them and increasing interest from press and labels, guitarist Mattias Svensson and bassist Martin Sjöstrand left the band in 1996. In the same year, Anata found a new bassist in Henrik Drake. Ready for battle once again, Anata recorded their second demo, “Vast Lands Of My Infernal Dominion” in 1997. The demo signaled a continued drive to venture faster into the depths of death metal, using the blueprint drawn and re-drawn by their American counterparts as a guide. By year’s end, the band found Andreas Allenmark to fill in as second guitarist.
Anata’s first demo, “Bury Forever the Garden of Lie”, was recorded in June 1995. The recording was met with overwhelming success from the European press, and furthered the band’s visibility in the worldwide market. Yet, even with an acclaimed demo behind them and increasing interest from press and labels, guitarist Mattias Svensson and bassist Martin Sjöstrand left the band in 1996. In the same year, Anata found a new bassist in Henrik Drake. Ready for battle once again, Anata recorded their second demo, “Vast Lands Of My Infernal Dominion” in 1997. The demo signaled a continued drive to venture faster into the depths of death metal, using the blueprint drawn and re-drawn by their American counterparts as a guide. By year’s end, the band found Andreas Allenmark to fill in as second guitarist.
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The Conductor's Departure
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Under A Stone With No Inscription
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Dreams of Death and Dismay
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The Infernal Depths of Hatred
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ob-livio-n wrote:
No, no. THE Infernal Depths of Hatred is ;)
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adf_1277 wrote:
Infernal Depths of Hatred is Anata's best . Full stop
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ob-livio-n wrote:
Anata's new album is already recorded and mixed (and probably also mastered). This recording started in May 2008, but it hasn't been released due to the band not being able to get a proper record deal. No news on the band have been known for quite some time. It is presumed that there are some issues going on between Anata and Earache Records.
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ravagingmasses wrote:
what are bands that play death metal in the style of their song "under azure skies"?
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Mercenarion wrote:
Maybe Epitaph. Onset to Putrefaction? Never [2]
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Hidrio wrote:
My old band covered Under Azure Skies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLY5Ds6S5L8 This will have to suffice until we have new material.
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UndeadMessiah wrote:
vv Maybe Epitaph. Onset to Putrefaction? Never
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Hidrio wrote:
Still we wait...
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Phantasticabulo wrote:
I think that Necrophagist is an interesting band only the first listenings. They fall into the monotony too fast, making them another band of senseless wank.
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Robo_Dobo wrote:
Anata is a statue, Necrophallus is a small one made of toothpicks.
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Mercenarion wrote:
"Anata is basically a better version of Necrophagist" Lol, the two bands sound nothing alike [2]
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UndeadMessiah wrote:
"Anata is basically a better version of Necrophagist" Lol, the two bands sound nothing alike
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BioKiIIer wrote:
well on the basis of ale93's comment i will have to listen to them now.
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BibiRocksberg wrote:
release new stuff guys :(
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Necromanther wrote:
The new album should already be released in 2008, they had some troubles with the label if I remember correctly... I just hope it will be released soon
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ale193 wrote:
A new Album would be amazing. and Anata is basically a better version of Necrophagist, though both bands are great, and I enjoy listening to both of them.
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Necromanther wrote:
I just want the new Anata album :( since 2008? c'mon....
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Reborn86 wrote:
I thought this was an Anata shoutbox ?...by the way...both bands are awesome...period. Now lets get on with talking about how great each band is in their own shoutbox.
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UndeadMessiah wrote:
How 'bout Necrophuckingphantasticphabulousphuckallofyouphags... ist. [2] Most of these dweebs wish they were 1/10th the guitarist muhammad is.
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Global_Carnage wrote:
Get that NecroFagist shit out of the Anata shoutbox.
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Better Grieved Than Fooled
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'Entropy Within'
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Intro to Anata - Renunciation
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Downward Spiral Into Madness
News
ANATA drummer available for session drumming/recording
21 Aug 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/anata
Hey!Do you want Conny to play on your next album or demo?
Conny have started his brand new studio and are ready to record for
any band in need of a drummer. He will play any metal genre. Visit
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21 Aug 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/anata -
Drummer of ANATA available for session drumming/recording
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5 Feb 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/anata
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