CASTRUM was formed in September of 1994, when two friends Cornelius (guitar) & Georgius (vocals) decided to create a unique Death Metal band with one aim to play the music they like. In February 1996 CASTRUM recorded their first demo called "Burial of the Affection", which contained 7 songs. Just a few months later in June 1996 CASTRUM entered to "Impertinence Studio" to record their first studio demo called "Flames by Impiety", which included 2 tracks + intro/outro of medieval Death Metal and was produced by Cornelius personally. In October 1996, the band recorded three new songs for the second studio demo "Pleasure in the Deeds of Horror" The lyrical conception of CASTRUM mostly deals with historical events but there were some lyrics based on the band members' personal experiences too. It followed shortly a record deal with Canadian Bloodbucket Productions and "Hatenourisher" was out in CD format (BPCD1304) as well by 25th of May 2001! During January 2002 the band finished the recordings of their 2nd album, entitled "Mysterious Yet Unwearied". It was released on CD by Bloodbucket Productions on the 3rd day of December 2002! Finally, in October the band mixed the material for their 3rd album, titled "Phenomenonsense". It was released through Bloodbucket Productions late 2006! It contains 10 songs of extreme yet innovative Death Metal. Expect the unexpected! There were also two extra tracks recorded for possible 7" and/or compilation releases! In May 2009 new bass player Rodion joined CASTRUM and just a few weeks later, 12th of June the band performed a great show at UzhGoreRot Open Air Festival! In January 2010 the band parted ways with long-time drummer Doni. His place was captured by Zhenya, drummer of THE SYMBIOZ and DISPLEASE! Presently the band is working on the new album, which is going to be the most fierce and sophisticated one in the band's career! So watch out!

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