Gothic Romania

GOTHIC - Romania - Biography GOTHIC was established in 1992 by Alin Petrut in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains of Transilvania, Romania, becoming in a short period of time one of the most respected metal bands in Romania. Having played in over 400 gigs so far, Gothic is a real metal force onstage, playing almost in all the occasions in full-house clubs in Romania. Their debut album (Touch Of Eternity - 1998 Bestial Rec) was one of the best selling albums of the romanian metal stage back in the 90`s, songs like `Anguish`,`Memorial Winter`or`Regrets`turning into real metal hymns. Metal Hammer granted a 9 (out of 10) reviewing this album. Alin Petrut moved the band in Belgium between 2000-2004,and along with belgian members released the second album `In Blood We Trust`in 2004 at Painkiller Rec. The album was released under the name Innerfire, because another band with the name `Gothic`existed in France at the time, and Painkiller rec. didn`t want any confusions. Being expeled from Belgium due to his illegal situation Alin Petrut reformed the band Gothic in Romania in 2005. To this occassion the anniversary autoproduced album `12 Years Of True Metal`was released. Between 2005-2011 the band extensively toured Eastern Europe, but the unfortunate line-up changes prevented the recording of a new album. Having a stable line-up in 2011, the band entered Consonance Studio from Timisoara, Romania to record the album `Expect The Worst`. In 17th may 2012 the band won the finals of the romanian national contest for WACKEN METAL BATTLE, that being the second time the band arrived in the finals of this important event. In 2013 the band finally released their 3rd studio album `Expect the worst` which had great reviews, including Metal Hammer, Hard Rock Magazine, etc. The band got out the album in a self-produced manner and is presently looking for a label. In the autumn of 2015 the band entered the studio to record their new album, which is now in the final mixing stage and will be released through Loud Rage Music, a romanian metal label. Over the years the band shared the stage with names like : Manowar, Dimmu Borgir, Europe, Korpiklaani, Misanthrope, Gojira, Napalm Death, Decapitated, among many many others.. Their music can be defined as a good combination of death metal with darker elements, all with excellent powerful guitar riffs. Loud rhythmic riffs are used mostly, and they are essential to add heaviness to the music because mere speed is not enough. There are three types of vocals. A death-metal one, a screaming type closer to black metal one, and a third one, more melodical. All of this gives a good combination of dark brutal vibes. The sound is concentrated especially on the guitars, which is essential to manifestate all the power of the band... A hard working band, a new album fully recorded, waiting to be released and a slot at Wacken Open Air, the future of GOTHIC is looking very promising ! www.myspace.com/gothicromania http://www.facebook.com/Gothic.Romania http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af3BvNqhm-o&feature=plcp Gothic - romanian representative @ Wacken Open Air ! Visit http://gothic.bandcamp.com for music ..