Contempt - When Angels Begin To Cry

1. Intro / I Shall Rule
2. 33
3. Death Is Eternal
4. Hate
5. Holy Lies
6. Once You All Will Die When Our Overcast Day Shall Come
7. Mercy
8. Suicide
9. When Angels Begin To Cry
10. Who Is The Untrue ?
11. Fortune Will Be Gone
12. I Am The Truth Of Life

Band: Contempt
Album: When Angels Begin To Cry
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
Year: 2003
Label: Empire Records
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Line-Up
Lubo - guitar, vocals
Ivo - guitar
Erik - bass
Robo - drums

Contempt comes from Slovakia and that is definitely one of the most promising bands from the Eastern part of Europe. The Band started in 1990 under the name Desecrator with the line-up of Robo (drums), Bajuz (bass) and Lubo (guitar, vocals). Soon Afterwards Ivo (guitar) joined the band. With this line-up they recorded the 'Coroner' demo, which was never released because of the bad sound quality. In 1991 Lubo had to do the civil service while the rest of the band have been working on the material for next cassette. After Lubo's return Bajuz left the and and Mato took his place. It was with this line-up that the demo 'Cruelty Mercy' was recorded. It was also the first material under the name Contempt. The demo wasn't officially distributed, again because of its sound quality. 1993 marked the release of the first official demo entitle 'Fanaticism', which compromised songs in the techno-death style. The reception was very positive and led to several live appearances. Unfortunately, soon afterwards Ivo left the band because of military service while Martin decided to quit playing. The second demo 'Paradise Garden?' was recorded. It comprised an intro and 5 songs in the typical techno-death style, full of moods and eerie atmospheres. However, true to the tradition, some line-up changes ensued. The band started to prepare a new material in the vein of more aggressive, but still very technical. During that time 'Contempt' recorded demo 'Eyes'. 6 songs and 'Mekong Delta's' cover 'Sabre Dance'. The band started playing again with new member Erik (Infinity Fury). In march 2001, 'Contempt' recorded the material for their first official album containing 11 songs and 3 covers of Vader, Nile and Dark Funeral. In october 'Contempt' sign contract with Empire Records and get a chance to present their music in all the world. Debut album is entitle 'The Secret Around Us' with sick artwork painted by Jacek Wisniewski (Vader, Decapitated, Hades, Rebaelliun and many more). Contempt is the hope of Slovakian death metal scene. The debut album puts the band on a par with their country-mates Dementor. 'The Secret Around Us' features 11 extreme cuts -all very technical, very fast and very brutal.. Excellent selective and tons of energy. Three covers will be added as bonuses to possible licenses in Japan and USA. Very real alternative to fans of not only Slovakian death metal. Especially recommended to Nile,Terrorizer and Brutal Truth lovers. The band embarked upon a ten date tour of Poland during october of 2002 co-headlined by Monstrosity and Swedes Vomitory backed by Trauma, Sceptic, Lost Soul and Dissenter. Follow up album 'When Angels Begin To Cry' arrived in 2003. After release of album Angels, the band departs to take part in their second tour 'Possessed Tour' as headliner together with the other polish bands Mutilation, Eternal Tear and Tromsnar, but in changed formation Pepo-guitar (also Erytrosy) and Dodo-drums (Erytrosy). After return, it was decided to stay in such formation. The band tours and composes music for their next album.

Text taken from their website