Katalepsy Explained
| Katalepsy |
| Image Upright: | 1.2 |
| Origin: | Moscow, Russia |
| Years Active: | 2003–present |
| Label: | Unique Leader |
| Current Members: | - Anatoly Shishilov
- Andrey Patsionov
- Anton Garasiyev
- Igor Filimontsev
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| Past Members: | See below |
Katalepsy is a Russian death metal band from Moscow. The group formed in 2003, and have released two split albums, one EP, three full-length albums, and one demo. The band's name is a variation of the word "catalepsy", a disorder involving catatonic schizophrenia. Some lyrical themes of the band include gore, violence, splatter, murder and perversions. They are currently signed to Unique Leader Records.[1] Following the departure of guitarist "Helv" in 2009, no original members remain in the band.
In September 2021, rhythm guitarist Dmitry Dedov died due to HIV.[2]
History
Formation and split album (2003–2004)
The band was formed in 2003 in Moscow. In 2004 they released a split album with the bands Smersh, Barbarity and Posthumous Blasphemer. The split features 28 songs and length is around 54 minutes in length.
The band released a demo named, Your Fear Is Our Inhabitancy. The release consists of only two songs.
Musick Brings Injuries (2007–2008)
| Italic Title: | no |
| Musick Brings Injuries |
| Type: | ep |
| Artist: | Katalepsy |
| Cover: | Katalepsy Musick Brings Injuries.jpg |
| Released: | 23 February 2007 |
| Recorded: | October 2006 |
| Genre: | Slam death metal |
| Length: | 24:14 |
| Label: | Soulflesh Collector |
| Next Title: | Triumph of Evilution |
| Next Year: | 2008 |
In 2007, Katalepsy released their first EP entitled Musick Brings Injuries. In 2008, the band released another split album along with an EP in the same year. Both the EP and split album have the same title name; Triumph of Evilution. Musick Brings Injuries was recorded, mixed and mastered in October 2006 at Z-Studio & Navahohut Sound, Zelenograd, Russia except tracks 5 and 6 recorded and mixed in November 2006 at Zvuk l Golos Studio. It was released 23 February 2007.[3] The album was released on iTunes on 25 December 2008.[4]
Track listing
Autopsychosis (2010 – Present)
| Italic Title: | no |
| Autopsychosis |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Katalepsy |
| Cover: | Autopsychosis album cover.jpg |
| Released: | 8 January 2013
22 January 2013 (Russia) |
| Recorded: | Recorded at Cosmos Studio & SFC Studio. |
| Genre: | Technical death metal |
| Length: | 40:10 |
| Label: | Unique Leader Records, Soulflesh Collector Records |
| Prev Title: | Triumph of Evilution |
| Prev Year: | 2008 |
In 2013, the band released their debut full-length album, entitled Autopsychosis. The album was released on 8 January 2013 through Unique Leader Records,[5] and through Soulflesh Collector Records on 22 January 2013.[6] The album was made available through iTunes on 8 January 2013.[7] A music video for "Evidence of Near Death (E.N.D.)" was released on 21 September 2012.[8]
Track listing
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Members
- Current
- Anatoly Shishilov- bass (2005-present)
- Andrey Patsionov – drums (2007–2009, 2017-present)
- Anton Garasiev – guitar (2008-present)
- Igor Filimontsev – vocals (2011-present)
- Former
- Nikita Siminov – bass (2003–2005)
- Ardentis – vocals (2003–2005)
- Osip Danko – drums (2003–2006)
- Sergey Levochkin – guitar (2003–2007)
- Konstantin "Helv" Djatlov – guitar (2003–2009)
- Nikita "Cain" Arzhantsev – vocals (2005–2007)
- Alexey Semyonov – drums (2006–2007)
- Ruslan "Mirus" Iskandaroff – vocals (2007–2011)
- Dmitry Dedov- guitar (2010–2021; died)
- Evgeny Novikov – drums (2011–2017)
- Timeline
Discography
- Studio Albums
- Autopsychosis (Unique Leader Records, 2013)
- Gravenous Hour (Unique Leader Records, 2016)
- Terra Mortuus Est (Unique Leader Records, 2020)
- EPs
- Musick Brings Injuries (Soulflesh Collector Records, 2007)
- Triumph of Evilution (Soulflesh Collector Records, 2008)
- The Beast of Nod (Single)(2019)
- Splits
- Barbarity / Katalepsy / Smersh / Posthumous Blasphemer (More Hate Productions, 2004)
- Triumph of Evilution (Soulflesh Collector Records, 2008)
- Demos
- Your Fear Is Our Inhabitancy (Soulflesh Collector Records, 2010)
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Notes and References
- Web site: Katalepsy Signs With Unique Leader Records – Blabbermouth.net. Blabbermouth.net. 28 May 2011. 17 March 2014.
- Web site: Katalepsy . 16 June 2022 . Facebook.
- Web site: Katalepsy – Musick Brings Injuries – Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives. Encyclopaedia Metallum. 17 January 2007. 16 December 2013.
- Web site: iTunes – Music – Musick Brings Injuries by Katalepsy. iTunes. 25 December 2008. 24 April 2014.
- Web site: Katalepsy – Autopsychosis – Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives. Encyclopaedia Metallum. 22 December 2012. 25 April 2014.
- Web site: Katalepsy – Autopsychosis – Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives. Encyclopaedia Metallum. 22 December 2012. 24 April 2014.
- Web site: iTunes – Music – Autopsychosis by Katalepsy. iTunes. 8 January 2013. 24 April 2013.
- Web site: KATALEPSY – Evidence Of Near Death (E.N.D.) (OFFICIAL VIDEO) – YouTube. YouTube. 21 September 2012. 24 April 2014.
- Web site: Autopsychosis – Katalepsy – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic. AllMusic. 24 April 2014.
- Katalepsy – Autopsychosis (Liner Notes). Unique Leader Records. (2013) pg. 21
- Web site: Katalepsy – Encyclopaedia Metallum – The Metal Archives. Encyclopaedia Metallum. 22 February 2012. 24 April 2014.
- Web site: Katalepsy – Discography – Metal Storm. Metal Storm. 18 April 2014.
- Web site: Katalepsy – Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives. 18 March 2013.
