Apotheus

Apotheus is a Portuguese Melodic Metal band from Paços de Ferreira. Founded in 2008, the group currently consists of Miguel Andrade (vocals/rythm guitar), Tiago Santos (lead guitar), Celso Andrade (bass) and Albano “von Hammer” (drums). They released one demo, one EP, one single and one studio album. They also have participated in two iberic and international compilations. Early Years (2008 - 2009) Around September 2008, Albano von Hammer, Miguel Andrade, Paulo Ferreira (bass), Luís Silva (lead guitar) and Tiago Santos gathered together to form Apotheus. All of them shared a special interest in metal, especially melodic/death and progressive metal bands like Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Norther, Ensiferum and Dream Theater. With this lineup the band recorded its first demo, and the first contacts with Raising Legends Records began to emerge. A Quest to Remain (2010 - 2011) Shortly after the recordings, Luís Silva left and the band started working on their first EP in partnership with Raising Legends Records. Later, in December 2010, after several concerts in Portugal, Apotheus released an EP called “A Quest to Remain”, recorded in Raising Legends Studios. This record marks, not only the partnership with Raising Legends Records, but also a new step in the career of the band. It includes two songs from the demo, now re-recorded and remastered, and three brand new songs. The band performed a tour named “A Tour to Remain” a bit all over the country. Paulo left the band in early 2011 making way for Luís Mota “Gold Monkey” (bass). Revival (2012) The composition of a new album began. During that period, the band releases the first single from the album, not only in partnership with Raising Legends but also with Raging Planet. The single was released in a 7’’ double sided vinyl with two tracks: the single itself, Revival, and a cover of Greensleeves, recorded in Raising Legends Studios. The band’s first music video was recorded and was crucial to “put them on the map”. The record also included a redeem code which enabled a digital download of both songs. The band then made a brief but memorable “Revival tour”, while composing the rest of the album. During 2012 they participated in the iberic Goth n’ Rock Chapter IV compilation, and in the international Tribute to Dark Tranquillity - The Final Resistance, through Suspiria Records, along with groups like The Agonist, . When Hope And Despair Collide (2012 - 2013) In late 2012, the band enters the new Raising Legends Studios to record its “When Hope And Despair Collide”, again in partnership with Raising Legends Records and Raging Planet Records. Luís left the band for personal reasons shortly after its recordings. After a few member castings, Celso Andrade replaced him. The band recorded another music video for the second single of the album: Time to Leave. “When Hope And Despair Collide” is the band’s first studio album. Discography Demo - Memories (2009) EP - A Quest to Remain (2010) Single - Revival (2012) Album - When Hope and Despair Collide (2013) Compilations Goth n’ Rock Chapter IV (2012) Tribute to Dark Tranquillity - The Final Resistance (2012) Origin Paços de Ferreira, Portugal Genres Melodic Metal, Folk Metal, Death Metal Year Active 2008 - present Website http://www.apotheus.net Labels Raising Legends Records / Raging Planet Records Members Miguel Andrade Tiago Santos Celso Andrade Albano “von Hammer” Past Members Luís Silva Paulo Ferreira Luís Mota SPANISH TOUR April/May 2016