Altar (Dutch band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | early 1990s |
| Headquarters | Coevorden and Hardenberg , Netherlands |
| Products | Death metal music, studio albums, demos, EPs |
Altar is a death metal group from the Netherlands, specifically hailing from the Coevorden and Hardenberg regions. Established in the early 1990s, the band initially operated under the names Manticore and Anubis before adopting the name Altar. Their 1992 demo led to a recording deal with Displeased Records. Following the release of five studio albums, Altar disbanded in 2001 but occasionally reunites with its original members for special shows.
History
Originating in Hardenberg, Altar earned a reputation within the death metal community through their demo and album releases. Their collaboration with Displeased Records played a crucial role in their marketing and distribution efforts. The band's consistent output from 1994 until 2001 helped establish their foothold in the European metal circuit.
Discography
- ...And God Created Satan to Blame for His Mistakes (Demo, 1992)
- Youth Against Christ (1994)
- Ego Art (1996)
- Provoke (1998)
- In the Name of the Father (1999)
- Until Heaven Forbids (EP, 2000)
- Red Harvest (2001)
- Altar (Demo, 2007)
Current line-up
- Marcel van Haaff – guitar
- Edwin Kelder – vocals
- Nils Vos – bass
- Marco Arends – drums
Former members
- Marcel Verdurmen – guitar
- Richard Ludwig – guitar
- Michel Coppens – vocals
- Andre Hemel – bass
- Frank Schilperoort – drums
- Sjoerd Visch – drums
- Bert Huisjes – guitar
- Marco de Groot – drums