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Necrowretch

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Necrowretch is a French death metal band from Valence, Rhône-Alpes; formed in 2008. After recording demos through Skeleton Plague Records, Aural Offerings Records, and releasing 2 EPs through Detest Records; Necrowretch signed to Century Media Records on 6 February 2012.[5]

Necrowretch
Necrowretch in concert, 2024
Background information
OriginValence, Rhône-Alpes
Genres
Years active2008–present
Labels
Members
  • Vlad
  • Ilmar Marti Uibo
  • K.Desecrator
Past members
  • Blastphemator
  • Executor
  • Amphycion
Websitenecrowretch.net

History

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Foundation (2008–2012)

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Necrowretch was formed in 2008 by guitarist Vlad with "the impure intention to play sadistic-gravecracking-possessed death metal".[6] Vlad was joined by drummer Blastphemator and recorded their first demo "Rising from Purulence" after 3 rehearsals. Bassist Amphycion joined after seeing them play a gig, making the band a trio and then going on to record their second demo Necrollections in 2010. Their first EP, Putrefactive Infestation was released in 2011 on 12" vinyl containing 4 tracks. They then released a compilation; Ripping Souls of Sinners, followed by a second EP; Now You're in Hell, released on 7" vinyl consisting of two tracks and featuring a cover of Death's "Zombie Ritual". Blastphemator later left the band later in 2011 due to a "total lack of motivation".[7]

Deal with Century Media, Putrid Death Sorcery and Bestial Rites 2009–2012 (2012–2014)

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Before the release of their second EP, Necrowretch were signed to Century Media Records on 6 February 2012.[8] Necrowretch began recording their first studio album in August 2012 with session drummer Mörkk,[9] the album artwork and title were revealed on 5 December 2012.[10] Putrid Death Sorcery was released through Century Media Records on 28 January 2013 on CD, vinyl and digital download.[11] Necrowretch then played live shows with touring drummer K Desecrator, who left the band on 14 June 2013 after playing at 7 shows.[6][12] Necrowretch released a music video for "Putrid Death Sorcery" on 17 July 2013, with a compilation album being announced for release on 21 October 2013. Fans attending the Live Evil Festival in London were able to buy copies early from the band themselves.[13] The cover artwork was revealed on 24 September 2013.[14] Bestial Rites 2009–2012 was released as a compilation of the band's previous demo and EP material, on 21 October in Europe and 5 November in North America through Century Media Records on CD and digital download.[15][16]

New drummer, Even Death May Die and With Serpents Scourge (2014–2015)

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In a post on their Facebook page, Necrowretch stated that Ilmar Marti Uibo would play all the 2014 shows and would be their drummer on the next album.[17] On 16 September 2014 details were released of the EP Even Death May Die, which was limited to 500 7" vinyl copies, of which 400 were black vinyl and 100 were gold vinyl. The EP was released on October 13, 2014.[18] The EP was slated as a "first taste" of Necrowretch's upcoming second studio album, With Serpents Scourge, which was released in February 2015.[19] Necrowretch were also confirmed as being one of the bands in the lineup for Hellfest in June 2015.[20] On December 28, 2014 Necrowretch posted a statement stating that With Serpents Scourge would be released on February 16, 2015.[21] On January 13, 2015 the album details of With Serpents Scourge were revealed and the album is set to be released on CD, vinyl, and digital download. The track "Feast Off Their Doom" was also streamed on SoundCloud.[22] On 20 January 2015, With Serpents Scourge was made available for pre-order.[23]

Departure of Amphycion, deal with Season of Mist, Satanic Slavery, The Ones from Hell and Swords of Dajjal (2015–present)

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Following the departure of Amphycion in August.[24] the band announced they had signed with Season of Mist, with plans to release their third studio album in 2017.[2] In May that year, the band announced they had begun recording their third studio album.[25] In January 2017, the band premiered the first track from their third album, titled Satanic Slavery, which was released on 14 April 2017.[26] Their fourth album, The Ones From Hell was released on 14 February 2020, on Season of Mist. A follow-up album, Swords of Dajjal, is due on 2 February 2024.[27]

Band members

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Current

  • Vlad – vocals, guitar (2008–present)
  • Wence – guitar (2017–present)
  • Pierrick – bass (2019–present)
  • Ilmar Marti Uibo – drums (2013–present)

Former/touring and session

  • Blastphemator – live drums (2009–2012)
  • Mörkk – session drums (2012, 2013)
  • K.Desecrator – live drums (2012–2013), bass (2016), guitar (2016–2019)
  • Executor – live drums (2013)
  • Amphycion – bass guitar (2009–2015)

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Live albums

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  • Welcome to Your Funeral (2018)

Compilations

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  • Ripping Souls of Sinners (2011)
  • Bestial Rites 2009–2012 (2013)[15]

Demos

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  • Rising from Purulence (2009)
  • Necrollections (2010)

EPs

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  • Putrefactive Infestation (2011)
  • Now You're in Hell (2012)
  • Even Death May Die (2014)

References

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  1. ^ Bellino, Vince. "Track Premiere: Necrowretch – 'Sprawl Of Sin'". Decibel. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Necrowretch Signs To Season Of Mist – New Noise Magazine". New Noise Magazine. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  3. ^ "Century Media Records – NecroWretch". Centurymedia.com. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Releases". Rateyourmusic.com.
  5. ^ "Necrowretch Signs With Century Media Records - Blabbermouth.net". Blabbermouth.net. 2 June 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  6. ^ a b "NecroWretch Conjures Up "Putrid Death Sorcery" – in Interviews ( Metal Underground.com )". metalunderground.com. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  7. ^ "No Clean Singing >> Necrowretch: "Putrefactive Infestation"". nocleansinging.com. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  8. ^ "Century Media Records – NecroWretch: : Signs worldwide deal with Century Media Records". Centurymedia.com. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  9. ^ "Necrowretch Completes Work On Debut Album -Blabbermouth.net". Blabbermouth.net. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  10. ^ "Century Media Records – NecroWretch: : unveil cover artwork for "Putrid Death Sorcery"". Century Media. 5 December 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  11. ^ a b "Century Media Records – NecroWretch: : "Putrid Death Sorcery" out now!". Centurymedia.com. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  12. ^ "NecroWretch Facebook – K.Desecrator leaves the band". Facebook. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  13. ^ "Century Media Records – NecroWretch: : New video online now, CD compilation to be released in October". Centurymedia.com. 17 July 2013.
  14. ^ "Century Media Records – NecroWretch: : cover artwork of "Bestial Rites 2009–2012" revealed". Centurymedia.com. Century Media Records. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  15. ^ a b "Century Media Records – NecroWretch: : "Bestial Rites 2009–2012" out now!". Centurymedia.com. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  16. ^ "NECROWRETCH – Sadistic Expiation (Album Track)". Century Media Records. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ "NecroWretch Facebook – New drummer Ilmar". Facebook. 17 January 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
  18. ^ "Century Media Records – NecroWretch: : "Even Death May Die" 7inch released, new song launched on Soundcloud and Youtube". Century Media. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  19. ^ "Century Media Records – NecroWretch: : new 7inch available for pre-order, album details revealed". Centurymedia.com. Century Media Records. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  20. ^ "Hellfest Announce First Group Of Bands For 2015 – Terrorizer". Terrorizer.com. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
  21. ^ "Necrowretch Reveals New Album – in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com )". metalunderground.com. 28 December 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
  22. ^ "NECROWRETCH Reveal New Album Details; "Feast Off Their Doom" Track Streaming - Bravewords.com". Bravewords.com. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  23. ^ "Century Media Records – Necrowretch: pre-order for new album "With Serpents Scourge" has started". Century Media. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  24. ^ "Necrowretch – Departure of Amphycion". 31 August 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2017 – via Facebook.
  25. ^ "Necrowretch – Timeline". Facebook. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  26. ^ "Track Premiere: Necrowretch – 'Sprawl of Sin' – Decibel Magazine". Decibel Magazine. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  27. ^ "Necrowretch - Fifth Studio Album Announced". Metal Storm. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
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