Biography
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Years Active
1999 – present (25 years)
Melodic/industrial death metal (Novosibirsk - Siberia - Russia - 1999)
“Founders of Siberian electronic death metal” as they are called today, one of the most respectable and well-known metal bands in Eastern Russia appeared on the scene in the beginning of the new century as a project of progressive musicians from Novosibirsk city. Songs are inspired by the ancient myths of Altai – the highland part of the southern Siberia, lyrics show the modern world through the philosophy of ancient tribes. Music incorporates complicated synthesized sound with heavy guitar riffs and growlings.
The original style and bright live shows immediately attracted many fans all over Russia. Songs from the bands first demo album became part of 6 CD compilations and were played on the several local radios.
Demon Project In 2007 the band recorded and issued EP “Fear Is My Rage”. The EP received good reviews from the media and e-zines and it inspired the band to continue with the full-length album. The new CD called “Kara Ora” was recorded in 2008. The album was released by Casket Music (UK) in 2009. Artwork for this CD was created by Gyula Havancsák, who made covers for Annihilator, Grave Digger, Destruction, Nightingale, Iron Maiden, and others. Title song was played on many radio stations in Russia and Europe including famous Bruce Dickinson Friday Rockshow on BBC 6 Music.
Right after release the band went on it's first Russian tour.
Demon ProjectIn order to get the most powerful sound the band entered “Fascination Street” Studio (Orebro, Sweden) and recorded the new material with leading Sweden producer Jens Bogren famous by his works with Opeth, Soilwork, Paradise Lost, God Forbid, Amon Amarth, etc. Additional vocals are performed by the famous Sweden musician and vocalist Dan Swano (Edge of Sanity, Nightingale, Bloodbath…etc.)
In the end of 2009 the band released the new single “I Lead You”. The single also contained a video that became a scandal due to the BDSM scenes, but it also attracted many new fans to the forthcoming album.
The new album was called “Faces Of Yaman” that means “Faces Of Evil”. It was released in 2010 by the Irond - the #1 metal label in Russia. With this new record Demon Project goes further in exploring the metal and industrial styles and it is ready to perform this work to the new fans all over the world!
Appeared in the cold Siberian city in the middle of Russia. The band members gathered together with aim the create the new music, based on heavy guitars and electronic keys. Demon Project members stand for experimental metal music and support everyone who works in any heavy style.
Discography:
Faces Of Yaman (Irond) 2010
I Lead You (Internet Single and video) 2009
Kara Ora (Casket Music) 2009
Fear Is My Rage (Demo EP) 2007
Shaman - The Wolf (Self-released/independent) - 2000
Members:
Miha - drums
Roger -guitars
Dmitry – guitars, vocals, programming
Alex - bass
Contact:
http://www.demonproject.com
http://myspace.com/demonproject
info@demonproject.com
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