Hecate (SVK) - Biography
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Biography
1. chapter: The band Hecate started to play in April 1996. The founders of the band were Milan Sulek - guitarist, Juraj Sulek - drums, Milan Tary - guitarist, Palo Lassák - bass guitar. After a short period of time, Tomá "Noga" Smida - vocals and Milos Fabry - keyboards joined the band. The musical orientation indicated the composition of doom/black metal style. The original name of the band was Imperial Storm, however, later the members of the bank decided for the name the Hecate (A Greek goddess). The band started to create and compose individual songs together and all the members of the band contributed. The band performed in the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic, mostly in underground events and fests. In summer 1997, the band took part in the festival Slia Rock Summer" and the band won first prize. Thus Hecate was provided the first opportunity to record its first demo that was named "Tales...". Twenty three minutes of music comprised of 5 pieces in the dark and melodic doom/black metal style. The demo version was "baptized" in Krupina, Teplicka, at the "Cirkev Party" in the year 1998. Mato Droppa (The Black Orchid) became a godfather. The demo was released in a limited number and at the expense of the band, however its distribution is insufficient. The demo was supported by several concerts in Slovakia.
2. chapter: The fact that both guitarists were conscripted to the army restricted the band activities for one year. Then the band started to play together again. However meantime, Palo - bass guitar and Juraj - drums joined a death metal band, Sarcastic, but this band also succeeded to record just one demo in the year 1997. During the years 1997 and 1998 , the band underwent several changes. Juraj Sulek - drums, had to leave the band due to personal reasons. His place was temporarily replaced by Peter Gablik from the band Abstract and later Marek Pecnik who has been playing drums since that time. During some short period of time, the band had seven members, because Martin Savel another keyboards player joined the band as well. At that time, two other pieces of music were composed in "old" style.
3. chapter: In June 2001, a new singer, Majo Maslik, joined Hecate. Majo has cooperated with the band from its start. This meant a new beginning. We again performed at concerts and with a new repertoire. Almost five years has passed since the demo "Tales..." was recorded. The personnel changes had a significant influence upon the band's musical direction. It is manifested in the structure of new compositions. In spring 2003, Hecate recorded its second demo titled "Oppressed by Sorrow". In comparison with the first one, this differs in the both, acoustical and musical sides. It is apparent that the band transferred from the original metal line and other musical influences. Hecate has played many concerts and we even opened for the performances of well-know bands as Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Neglected Fields, etc. In Summer of 2003, the band played at the festival Brutal Assault vol. 8 where we officially introduced our new keyboards player, Katka Albertova, who joined the band in October 2003. At that time, Hecate was again in the studio to record "Oppressed by Sorrow", this time a debut CD. Of course, Katka participated. The band is looking for an editor that is willing to release "Oppressed by Sorrow". At the recent time, the Hecate performs at concerts and is preparing a new CD. In year 2005 Palo Lassak leaves Hecate and Peter Rusnak takes his place (Enormity R.I.P.)
After a period of time after "Oppressed by Sorrow", between 2005 and 2006 there was a change in vocalists. Majo leaves the band and Tomas Smida (old-new vocalist) has joined Hecate. Hecate continue playing with the new singer... now in the days of second half of year, We prepare also new material for new album. Recording is planned .. of year 2007. The latest album, "Programmed Earth, was released in 2011.
Adapted from: http://www.myspace.com/hecatesk
2. chapter: The fact that both guitarists were conscripted to the army restricted the band activities for one year. Then the band started to play together again. However meantime, Palo - bass guitar and Juraj - drums joined a death metal band, Sarcastic, but this band also succeeded to record just one demo in the year 1997. During the years 1997 and 1998 , the band underwent several changes. Juraj Sulek - drums, had to leave the band due to personal reasons. His place was temporarily replaced by Peter Gablik from the band Abstract and later Marek Pecnik who has been playing drums since that time. During some short period of time, the band had seven members, because Martin Savel another keyboards player joined the band as well. At that time, two other pieces of music were composed in "old" style.
3. chapter: In June 2001, a new singer, Majo Maslik, joined Hecate. Majo has cooperated with the band from its start. This meant a new beginning. We again performed at concerts and with a new repertoire. Almost five years has passed since the demo "Tales..." was recorded. The personnel changes had a significant influence upon the band's musical direction. It is manifested in the structure of new compositions. In spring 2003, Hecate recorded its second demo titled "Oppressed by Sorrow". In comparison with the first one, this differs in the both, acoustical and musical sides. It is apparent that the band transferred from the original metal line and other musical influences. Hecate has played many concerts and we even opened for the performances of well-know bands as Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Neglected Fields, etc. In Summer of 2003, the band played at the festival Brutal Assault vol. 8 where we officially introduced our new keyboards player, Katka Albertova, who joined the band in October 2003. At that time, Hecate was again in the studio to record "Oppressed by Sorrow", this time a debut CD. Of course, Katka participated. The band is looking for an editor that is willing to release "Oppressed by Sorrow". At the recent time, the Hecate performs at concerts and is preparing a new CD. In year 2005 Palo Lassak leaves Hecate and Peter Rusnak takes his place (Enormity R.I.P.)
After a period of time after "Oppressed by Sorrow", between 2005 and 2006 there was a change in vocalists. Majo leaves the band and Tomas Smida (old-new vocalist) has joined Hecate. Hecate continue playing with the new singer... now in the days of second half of year, We prepare also new material for new album. Recording is planned .. of year 2007. The latest album, "Programmed Earth, was released in 2011.
Adapted from: http://www.myspace.com/hecatesk