Arthemis

Arthemis
Origin	Verona, Italy
Genres	Power metal, Heavy metal, Thrash metal
Years active	1994-present
Labels	Scarlet Records
Members	Fabio Dessi Andrea Martongelli Damiano Perazzini Corrado Rontani
Past members	Alessio Garavello Paolo Perazzani Matteo Galbier Alberto Caria
Website	[1] www.arthemismusic.com

Arthemis are a thrash metal band based in Italy.

History

Originally called "Nemhesis" having recorded a six-track demo in 1996 under that name, they were formed by the guitarist Andrea Martongelli in 1999. Singer Alessio Garavello joined Arthemis in 1999 (shortly after the release of Church of the Holy Ghost and also became the second guitarist after Matteo Ballottari had left the band.

Arthemis have released five studio albums starting with the 2001 debut album “The Damned Ship”. The band has also appeared on rock and metal themed TV shows “Rock TV Sala Prove”, “Rock TV Database”, and played for an advertising spot for “Fiat” cars as well. In 2010 Arthemis appeared on the Metal Hammer UK Judas Priest tribute album "The Metal Forge: Volume 1 - Judas Priest: British Steel", covering "United".

Current Band Lineup

• Fabio Dessi - Vocals (2009- )
• Andrea Martongelli - Guitars/Backing Vocals (1994- )
• Damiano Perazzini - Bass Guitar (2009- )
• Francesco Tresca - Drums (2012- )

Former members

• Alessio Garavello - Vocals/Guitars (1999–2009)
• Matteo Ballottari - Guitars (1998-2007)
• Paolo Perazzani - Drums/Backing Vocals (1994-1996; 2002-2009)
• Matteo Galbier - Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals (1994-2009)
• Alberto Caria - Lead Vocals (1997-1999)
• Corrado Rontani - Drums (2009-2011)
• Paolo Caridi - Drums (2011-2012)

Discography

• Church of the Holy Ghost (1999)
• The Damned Ship (2002)
• Golden Dawn (2003)
• Back From the Heat (2005)
• Black Society (June 25, 2008)
• Heroes (June 7, 2010)
• We Fight (June 13, 2012)

External links

• Official Arthemis website
• Official Arthemis My Space Profile