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The trio of Vogg (g), Vitek (dr), and Sauron (voc) formed DECAPITATED in 1996, which probably makes them the youngest death metal outfit in the world. In early 1997 Martin (bg) completed the line-up which has remained steady since. The beginnings would not have been any different from those of hundreds of other bands if it hadn't been for the members' age. When DECAPITATED congealed, Vogg, Vitek, Sauron, and Martin were respectively 15, 12, 15, and 13 years old.
June 1997 marked the recording of their debut demo titled "Cemeteral Gardens" which comprised of an intro and 4 tracks. Even though the tape received a handful of positive reviews, nobody really took the band seriously - they were simply too young. Their early recordings were heavily inspired and influenced by VADER, a debt the DECAPITATED members readily acknowledge. On the other hand, all four musicians attend music schools - a rarity in the metal scene which gives them solid musical background and virtuoso musicianship. The natural talent and constant progression inform the band's second demo titled "The Eye of Horus", which was recorded in October 1998 in the Manek Studio. The tape featured 4 new tracks and Slayer's "Mandatory Suicide" cover, Eventually, it secured the foursome a contract with Massive Management, whose artist roster consists of such bands as VADER, THE MOON, TOWER, YATTERING and many others.
On 15 April 1999 DECAPITATED entered the Selani Studio to record their debut album. Titled "Winds of Creation", it was produced by Peter (VADER), who also debuted as a sound engineer, and graphically designed by Jacek Wisniewski, who had been previously responsible for several Vader's cover artwork ("Kingdom," "Black to the Blind," " Live In Japan"). All along, the band had been active in the live circuit, mainly in small clubs, but in August 1999 they appeared in front of 2,000 fans during the Thrash'em All Festival 99, where they were received very enthusiastically.
The band has also supported VADER on numerous occasions. In mid 1999 Relapse Records expressed their interest in "The Eye of Horus" material, which in December 1999 will appear on the label's "Polish Assault" compilation. Beside DECAPITATED the compilation will feature three other Polish bands, including YATTERING.
Following the promotional mailing of "Winds of Creation" the band received a number of contract offers from such labels as Century Media, Season of Mist, Osmose, and Listenable. It was, however, Wicked World/Earache Records (the label that launched VADER's career) that won the race for the band. The debut album is scheduled for release on 17 April 2000. The album itself comprises 9 cuts, including a new rendering of Slayer's "Mandatory Suicide". DECAPITATED are also preparing for their first Polish tour with LUX OCCULTA, HATE, and YATTERING.
Despite their young age DECAPITATED play highly efficient, ferociously technical, and extremely energetic death metal. Vogg, the band's leader, is considered to be one of the best young guitar players in Poland and his talents are only budding. Stand by to listen to one of the most talked-about young bands on the circuit.
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