Iniquity (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1989 in Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founder | Peter Houd, Brian Petrowsky, Morten Hansen |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen , Denmark |
| Products | Studio albums, EPs, demos |
Iniquity was a death metal group originating from Denmark, established in 1989 in Copenhagen by Peter Houd, Brian Petrowsky, and Morten Hansen. Over their active years, they produced three studio albums before disbanding in 2004.
History
At the outset, Iniquity issued two demo recordings and featured on compilations such as Fuck You We're from Denmark (1992), contributing the track "Torn" from their Entering Deception demo. Following a short hiatus, the band reassembled with Hansen and Petrowsky joined by new drummer and backing vocalist Jacob Olsen. Their musical style evolved from classic death-thrash towards a doom-inspired sound infused with gothic sci-fi themes influenced by H.P. Lovecraft. To enhance this direction, keyboardist Carsten Nielsen became part of the lineup. After Hansen's exit, Claus Zeeberg took over bass duties. This formation produced the promotional tape Promo '93 and appeared on the compilation The Very Best Of Progress Red Labels. Guitarist Mads Haarløv later replaced Zeeberg, with Thomas Christensen stepping in on bass. Subsequent tours saw Nielsen's departure, followed by Haarløv leaving and being succeeded by Lars Friis.
In 1995, Iniquity secured a contract with Emanzipation Productions and recorded their first full-length album, Serenadium, at Borsing Studio under the guidance of Jan Borsing. Although its release was postponed, the album eventually came out in mid-1996 through Emanzipation, which was then affiliated with Diehard Music Worldwide.
A complete roster change occurred in 1997, after which four new tracks were laid down at Soundzone Studio with Lars Schmidt engineering and mixed by Jacob Hansen. Emanzipation launched its own independent label called Mighty Music, which issued Iniquity's EP The Hidden Lore in May 1998, garnering favorable critical reception.
Further personnel shifts happened before May 1999 when they recorded their sophomore album Five Across The Eyes at Aabenraa Studio with Jacob Hansen producing; this album was released internationally via Mighty Music on 8 November 1999. Following this, guitarist Brian Eriksen departed and was replaced by Kræn Meier, who also played in Sacrificial. Their final studio effort, Grime, again produced by Hansen, was released in 2001. A best-of collection appeared in 2003 prior to the band's dissolution.
After disbanding, former members pursued other musical endeavors: Haarløv, Meier, and Martin Rosendahl formed the death metal act Strangler, releasing a demo titled "Infinite Blood Abundance." Jesper Jensen, Rene Falther, and Thomas Fagerlind established Downlord, although Jensen eventually left. Meanwhile, Eriksen, Jens Lee, and Rosendahl joined Corpus Mortale. Fagerlind and Christensen also participated in Daemon, which featured drummer Gene Hoglan.
Iniquity briefly reunited for an anniversary tour in 2012 with the lineup from The Hidden Lore, performing several concerts throughout 2013. After some cancellations, they reassembled again in 2014 to complete the scheduled shows.
Current members
- Thomas Christensen – bass guitar (1994–1996, 2014–present)
- Martin Rosendahl – bass guitar and vocals (1996–1999, 2012–2013), guitar and vocals (2014–present)
- Jesper Frost Jensen – drums (1996–2004, 2012–2013, 2014–present)
- Brian Eriksen – guitar (1996–2000, 2012–2013, 2014–present)
Past members
- Mads Haarløv – guitar (1993–1995, 1998–2004), vocals (1998–2004)
- René Madsen – guitar (1993)
- Lars Friis – guitar (1996–1997)
- Jens Lee – guitar (1997–1999, 2012–2013)
- Brian Petrowsky – vocals, guitar (1989–1996)
- Kræn Meier – guitar (2001–2003)
- Thomas Fagerlind – bass guitar (1998–2003)
- Peter Houd – bass guitar (1989–1992)
- Claus Zeeberg – bass guitar (1992–1994)
- Jacob Olsen – drums (1992–1996)
- Morten Hansen – drums (1989–1992)
- Carsten Viggo Nielsen – keyboards (1992–1994)
Touring members
- Rene Falther – guitar (2000)
Band timeline
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Demos
- Words of Despair (1991)
- Entering Deception (1992)
- Promo '93 (1993)
Studio albums
- Serenadium (1996)
- Five Across the Eyes (1999)
- Grime (2001)
Compilations
- Iniquity Bloody Iniquity (2003)
EPs
- The Hidden Lore (1998)
Singles
- Revel in Cremation (2003)
Re-releases
- Entering Deception and Promo 93 (2013)