Contempt - The Secret Around Us

01. Intro
02. Blind Eyes Can't Speak
03. Who Am I?
04. My End
05. Not Any Question
06. A Dead Stone
07. The Nightwind
08. The Secret Around Us
09. Go My Boy Go And Die
10. Choke On Your Shame
11. The Dark Rain
12. You Must Die!!!

Band: Contempt
Album: The Secret Around Us
Year: 2002
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
Label: Empire Records
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Line-Up
Erik - bass
Robo - drums
Ivo - guitars
Lubo - guitar, vocals

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(guitars, vocals). Soon afterwards Ivo(guitars) joined the band. With this line-up they recorded the "Corner" 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 band and Mato took his place. It was with this line-up that the demo "Cruel 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 entitled "Fanaticism", which comprised 8 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 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 chance to present their music in all the world. Debut album is entitled "The Secret Around Us" with sick artwork painted by Jacek Wisniewski (VADER, DECAPITATED, HADES, REBAELLIUN and many more). CONTEMPT is the hope of the 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.

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