NECROPHAGIST
Hannes Grossmann - Drums
Stefan Fimmers - Bass
Muhammed Suicmez - Guitar / Vocals
NECROPHAGIST was founded in early 1992 to integrate the fury of
grinding, fast death metal with progressive music. Shortly after
the band formed they entered the studio and recorded their first
demo tape entitled 'Requiems of Festered Gore.' 'Requiems of
Festered Gore' was never released to the masses as it was sent out
solely for promotional reasons in an attempt to help the band
secure gigs.
In 1995, NECROPHAGIST re-entered the studio and recorded a
self-titled, follow-up demo. The demo's impact sent shock waves
through the European underground death metal scene, which helped
NECROPHAGIST not only establish their gruesome name, but allowed
the band to play numerous shows all over Europe. Soon NECROPHAGIST
was recognized as one of the leading bands in the growing
underground progressive/technical death metal scene.
In 1999, NECROPHAGIST recorded their self-released, full-length
debut 'Onset of Putrefaction.' Despite the limited number of copies
that were made, 'Onset of Putrefaction' only solidified the growing
reputation that NECROPHAGIST had started with their self-titled
demo. Soon, NECROPHAGIST became the standard for progressive death
metal. Uniting influences from different styles, including
classical music, 'Onset of Putrefaction' showcased NECROPHAGIST's
demanding dexterity, inhuman brutality and fury.
With 'Onset of Putrefaction' NECROPHAGIST reanimated the brutal
death metal genre that many had left for dead. 'Onset of
Putrefaction' actually became an influence for hordes of young
musicians and fledgling European death metal bands. The
overwhelming response to 'Onset of Putrefaction' helped
NECROPHAGIST secure highly sought after support slots with such
extreme music luminaries as CANNIBAL CORPSE, NAPALM DEATH and
SINISTER. This attention further blossomed into NECROPHAGIST's
appearance at numerous festivals, including the Fuck The Commerce
in Germany, the legendary Brutal Assault in the Czech Republic and
the Maryland Deathfest in the United States.