Invocator
| Invocator | |
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| General information | |
| origin | Esbjerg , Denmark |
| Genre (s) | Thrash metal |
| founding | 1986 as Black Creed , 2000 |
| resolution | 1995 |
| Website | www.invocator.com |
| Founding members | |
| Jacob Hansen | |
guitar |
Jakob Schultz (until 1993) |
| Otto Hansen (until 1988) | |
| Simon Melsen (until 1988) | |
| Current occupation | |
Vocals, guitar |
Jacob Hansen |
Electric guitar |
Flemming C. Lund (since 2001) |
bass |
Carsten "Kakker" N. Mikkelsen (since 1993) |
Drums |
Jakob Gundel (since 2003) |
| former members | |
Electric guitar, bass |
Pearl Hansen (1991–1995) |
bass |
Jesper Möller Jensen (1988–1991) |
bass |
Per Jakobsen (1993) |
Drums |
Per Möller Jensen (1988–1995) |
Drums |
Brian Rasmussen (2001-2003) |
Invocator is a thrash metal band from Esbjerg , Denmark .
history
The band was founded in 1986 under the name Black Creed. After a short time the name was changed to Invocator. The founding formation was made up of Jacob Hansen (vocals, guitar), Jakob Schultz (guitar), Otto Hansen (bass) and Simon Melsen (drums). Two years later, the first demo, Genetic Confusion , was released and sold over a thousand times. A year later, the second demo Alterations was recorded with a new rhythm section . This demo cassette sold nearly two thousand copies and Invocator was signed by Black Mark Production . In the meantime the band played concerts with bands like Entombed , Psychotic Waltz , Edge of Sanity and Gorefest .
In June 1991 the debut album Excursion Demise was finally released. With Pearl Hansen now there was a new man on bass and Invocator toured as opening act for Dark Angel by Europe . Meanwhile, sales in Europe reached the 10,000 mark. At the Danish Grammys, the band received a nomination in the “Best Metal Album” category, because there was no getting against the mighty DAD .
Two years later the second album Weave the Apocalypse was released . Perle Hansen then switched from bass to guitar. Since Jakob Schultz had refused to take over the bass, he had to leave the band. Per Jakobson took his place for the recordings. He also played the following European tour, after which he was replaced by Carsten Mikkelsen. During the tour, the band played as the opening act for Paradise Lost . As a bonus, as it were, she could also open Sepultura's Denmark trip.
Around this time Jacob Hansen gave up the time-consuming, but above all costly, creation of a fanzine in order to generate income with a newly opened record store.
In 1994 the band switched from Black Mark to Progress. Progress first released the compilation Early Years , which contains all demo songs as well as cover versions of Dark Angel and Artillery . A year later the album Dying to Live was released , with which the band toured Denmark. Drummer Per M. Jensen was kicked out of the door because of his excessive consumption of hashish . This was the cause (or aggravating factor) of an internal crisis. A short time later the band broke up.
In 2001 Jacob Hansen started to write new songs together with the former Autumn Leaves guitarist Flemming C. Lund. A new demo was recorded in 2002 with the added drummer Brian Rasmussen. A short time later, bassist Mikkelsen rejoined the band. On Mikkelsen's recommendation, the drummer Jakob Gundel completed the band. A year later, the last studio album to date, Through the Flesh to the Soul , was released, which is available through the Italian company Scarlet Records . The live premiere of the new line-up took place in November 2003 at the Aalborg Metal Festival.
After that, the musicians took on various jobs in side projects or studio sessions, as guest musicians or producers. The most prominent tasks fell to Flemming C. Lund, who works for The Arcane Order , and Jacob Hansen, who strengthened Anubis Gate until 2010 . Carsten Mikkelsen has been imparting his knowledge as a music teacher since graduating from college. However, the Invocator main band has not been dissolved.
style
Invocator can be clearly assigned to Thrash Metal, which was played very quickly at the beginning and later lost its tempo. They are also sometimes referred to as a pioneer band of Thrash and Death Metal .
“We grew up with Thrash Metal, it's the music we like and the music we make. Our biggest problem is that we are not a death metal band. A lot of people only accept death metal. Everything has to be extremely dark to be successful. But there are far too many Death Metal groups that they drain each other off. Although we also like to listen to Death Metal, we orientate ourselves more towards classic Thrash acts like Dark Angel. I think all those Death Metal combos that threw a record or two on the market will be dead in two years at the latest. [...] Even if you can't see it, there is still a thrash scene alongside the death metal flood, which will continue to exist. She just needs some time to get through this Death Metal period. "
“We just wanted to get away from that high-speed sound that we had on our debut and partly on Weave the Apocalypse . Now we're playing extreme rock'n'roll with elements of thrash. It is pure coincidence that the first four songs on Dying to Live are kept practically exactly at the same tempo. "
“Compared to our '91 debut Excursion Demise and with the newer line-up, we wanted to have a bit more catchy parts and also more melodic vocal lines […]. I think some of our songs are damn brutal and could almost be Death Metal. All in all, it's more of a Thrash album with a bit of hardcore influences. "
The similar bands mentioned are as different as the style is assigned. Most often creator was mentioned . Dark Angel, Pantera and Exhorder follow at a distance. Forbidden and Gorefest were cited just as often, but by the same reviewer . In addition, the names Pestilence , Slayer , Crowbar , Merauder , Vital Remains , In Flames , as well as the first thrash bands Exodus , Sodom and Destruction fell in one breath .
Discography
Albums
- 1991: Excursion Demise (Black Mark Production)
- 1993: Weave the Apocalypse (Black Mark Production)
- 1995: Dying to Live (Progress Records)
- 2003: Through the Flesh to the Soul (Scarlet Records)
Demos
- 1988: Genetic Confusion
- 1989: Alterations
- 1992: Promotape 92
- 2002: Demo 2002
Others
- 1992: Insurrected Despair ( EP , Black Mark Production)
- 1994: Early Years (compilation, Progress Records)
- 2014: Alterations from the Past (double-LP compilation, Doomentia Records )
Web links
- Official website
- Invocator at laut.de
- Invocator at Discogs (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Invocator. Laut.de biography. In: laut.de. Retrieved February 16, 2015 .
- ↑ a b c d e f Invocator . In: Holger Stratmann (Ed.): Rock Hard Enzyklopädie . 700 of the most interesting rock bands from the last 30 years. Rock Hard GmbH, Dortmund 1998, ISBN 3-9805171-0-1 , Invocator, p. 172 .
- ^ Joel McIver: Extreme Metal II . Omnibus Press, 2005, ISBN 1-84449-097-1 , pp. 98 .
- ^ Garry Sharpe-Young , Horst Odermatt & Friends: The Ultimate Hard Rock Guide Vol I - Europe . Bang Your Head Enterprises Ltd, 1997, p. 288 .
- ↑ a b c Invocator. Biography. (No longer available online.) In: rockdetector.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015 ; accessed on February 16, 2015 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ a b Buffo [Schnädelbach]: Invocator. Danes don't stink . In: Rock Hard . No. 104 , Jan 1996, Smalltalk, pp. 68 .
- ^ A b Garry Sharpe-Young : AZ of Thrash Metal . Cherry Red Books, London 2002, ISBN 1-901447-09-X , pp. 221 .
- ↑ a b c d Invocator. Biography. (No longer available online.) In: invocator.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014 ; accessed on February 16, 2015 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Armando Mutilator: Invocator. Interview for Deaththrasher Magazine by Armando Mutilator. In: geocities.ws. Deaththrasher Magazine, accessed February 16, 2015 .
- ↑ [Ivan Muhov]: Invocator (Denmark). In: thethrashmetalguide.com. Accessed February 16, 2015 .
- ^ Markus Müller: Invocator. “Thrash 'til Death?” In: Rock Hard . No. 57 , January 1992, Smalltalk, pp. 98 .
- ↑ a b c d e Oliver Recker: Invocator . Danish roar. In: Metal Hammer . September 1993, p. 32 .
- ^ Robert Müller: Invocator . Excursion Demise. In: Metal Hammer . December 1991, p. 67 .
- ^ A b Frank Albrecht: Invocator . Excursion Demise. In: Rock Hard . No. 55 , November 1991, pp. 81 .
- ↑ a b Islander: Invocator. In: nocleansinging.com. June 9, 2011, accessed February 16, 2015 .
- ^ A b Frank Albrecht: Invocator . Weave the Apocalypse. In: Rock Hard . No. 74 , July 1993.
- ^ Marc Halupczok : Invocator . Through the Flesh to the Soul. In: Metal Hammer . December 2003, p. 108 .
- ↑ a b Oliver Recker: Invocator . Weave the Apocalypse. In: Metal Hammer . July 1993, p. 54 .
- ^ Buffo [Schnädelbach]: Invocator . Dying to Live. In: Rock Hard . No. 100 , September 1995, pp. 105 .
- ↑ a b Sebastian Knab: Invocator. Through the Flesh to the Soul. (No longer available online.) In: metalnews.de. November 20, 2003, archived from the original on February 17, 2015 ; accessed on February 16, 2015 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Patrick: Invocator - Through the Flesh to the Soul. In: metal-observer.com. January 1, 2004, accessed February 16, 2015 .
