Alastis
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Sion , Switzerland |
| Products | Extreme metal music |
Alastis was an extreme metal ensemble originating from Sion, located in the Valais region of Switzerland, established in 1987.
History
Initially formed under the name Fourth Reich in 1987, the group began their musical journey rooted in death metal. The founding members comprised War D. on guitar, Zumof handling vocals, Acronoise on drums, and Masmiseim playing bass. By 1989, the band adopted the name Alastis and transitioned their style towards black metal. In 1991, Masmiseim departed to join Samael, followed shortly by Zumof. Vorph, Samael’s vocalist and guitarist, contributed guest vocals on Alastis’s demo titled Black Wedding. Their first full-length album, The Just Law, was released through Head Not Found. After undergoing additional personnel changes, Alastis signed with Adipocere Records and issued ...And Death Smiled in 1995, subsequently embarking on tours alongside Anathema and Theatre of Tragedy.
Parallel to Samael’s evolution, Alastis began integrating gothic and industrial influences into their music. The band's partnership with Century Media Records in 1996 facilitated broader exposure in the United States. Their third studio album, The Other Side (1997), which included performances at the Wacken Open Air festival, is regarded as a pivotal release in their catalog, featuring notable tracks such as "In Darkness". The succeeding album, Revenge (1998), showcased War D. performing guitar, vocals, and synthesizer duties; Acronoise on drums; Nick on guitar; and Raff handling bass responsibilities.
Entering the new millennium, Sebastian joined on drums and Graven X contributed keyboards starting in 2000. Their final record, Unity (2001), was also released via Century Media. The band constructed a personal studio with plans to produce a sixth album; however, this project remained unfinished prior to their disbandment in 2004. Although no longer active as Alastis, former members continue to collaborate on various musical endeavors.
In the summer of 2010, the band reassembled under the moniker "The Corrosive Candy." They recorded a debut album under "ALASTIS Records," with production and mixing led by War D. and Raff. This release was anticipated for early 2011.
Final line-up
- Raphael "War D." Fumeaux – lead vocals (1991–2004), rhythm guitar (1987–2004), backing vocals (1987–1991)
- Nick – lead guitar, backing vocals (1997–2004)
- Raff – bass guitar, backing vocals (1998–2004)
- Sebastian – drums and percussion (2000–2004)
- Graven X – keyboards, effects, backing vocals (2000–2004)
Former members
- Laurent "Acronoise" Mermod – drums and percussion (1987–2000)
- Zumof – lead vocals (1987–1991)
- Christophe "Masmiseim" Mermod – bass guitar, backing vocals (1987–1991)
- Eric Bouillou – bass guitar, backing vocals (1991–1992)
- Didier Rotten – bass guitar, backing vocals (1993–1997)
- Kleid – lead guitar (1987–1988)
- Steff Terry – lead guitar (1996)
Session musicians
- George-Paul Gillioz – provided keyboard performances on The Just Law (1992)
- Waldemar Sorychta – contributed keyboards and acoustic guitar parts on the albums And Death Smiled, The Other Side, and Revenge
Timeline
Demos
- Fatidical Date (1989)
- Black Wedding (1990)
Studio albums
- The Just Law (1992)
- ...And Death Smiled (1995)
- The Other Side (1997)
- Revenge (1998)
- Unity (2001)
External links
- Review of The Other Side, Sea of Tranquility
- "The Corrosive Candy" Alastis Records, produced by War D.