Bewized: Difference between revisions
Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead. #IABot (v1.2.6) |
Rescuing 4 sources and tagging 1 as dead. #IABot (v1.4.2) |
||
Line 20: | Line 20: | ||
===Formation and demo EP (2007-2009)=== |
===Formation and demo EP (2007-2009)=== |
||
'''Bewized''' is the brainchild of Paschalis Theotokis where along with his younger brother Pantazis Theotokis, co-founded the band in 2007. ''Carved Upon Your Bones'' was the quartet's first attempt to establish their presence in the underground metal community. A self-financed demo EP, that was released in 2008,<ref name=metallum>{{cite web|url= http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Bewized |title=Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives | accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref> which drew favorable reviews from the local press.<ref name=rockoverdose>{{cite web|last=Petkanas |first=Zisis |url=http://www.rockoverdose.gr/news_details.php?id=896|title=Bewized interview |publisher=Rockoverdose.gr |date=November 10, 2010 |accessdate=March 3, 2014|language=el}}</ref> This demo EP was a propitious approach, but only a compelling force for the band to come and settle into existence. |
'''Bewized''' is the brainchild of Paschalis Theotokis where along with his younger brother Pantazis Theotokis, co-founded the band in 2007. ''Carved Upon Your Bones'' was the quartet's first attempt to establish their presence in the underground metal community. A self-financed demo EP, that was released in 2008,<ref name=metallum>{{cite web|url= http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Bewized |title=Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives | accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref> which drew favorable reviews from the local press.<ref name=rockoverdose>{{cite web |last=Petkanas |first=Zisis |url=http://www.rockoverdose.gr/news_details.php?id=896 |title=Bewized interview |publisher=Rockoverdose.gr |date=November 10, 2010 |accessdate=March 3, 2014 |language=el |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304201947/http://www.rockoverdose.gr/news_details.php?id=896 |archivedate=March 4, 2014 |df= }}</ref> This demo EP was a propitious approach, but only a compelling force for the band to come and settle into existence. |
||
===The Scorch of Rage (2009 - 2011)=== |
===The Scorch of Rage (2009 - 2011)=== |
||
Line 26: | Line 26: | ||
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Bewized 2011.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Bewized 2011 Promo {{deletable image-caption|Tuesday, 5 July 2011}}]] --> |
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Bewized 2011.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Bewized 2011 Promo {{deletable image-caption|Tuesday, 5 July 2011}}]] --> |
||
In November 2010, Bewized inked a deal with [[Casket Music]]<ref name=copro>{{cite web|url=http://www.coprorecords.co.uk/Casket/DisplayBand.asp?ID=254 |title=Copro Records – Artist News, Releases, Reviews | |
In November 2010, Bewized inked a deal with [[Casket Music]]<ref name=copro>{{cite web |url=http://www.coprorecords.co.uk/Casket/DisplayBand.asp?ID=254 |title=Copro Records – Artist News, Releases, Reviews |accessdate=August 5, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930171835/http://www.coprorecords.co.uk/Casket/DisplayBand.asp?ID=254 |archivedate=September 30, 2011 |df= }}</ref> (a division of Copro Records, UK) for a worldwide release of ''[[The Scorch of Rage]]'' made on April 25, 2011. Late 2010 also found them with their first official video directed by [[Bob Katsionis]] ([[Nightrage]], [[Rotting Christ]], [[Suicidal Angels]]) for the track “Laceration of Innocence”.<ref name=musicgoesdown>{{cite web|last=Musicgoesdown |url= http://kramotaknetwork.blogspot.gr/2010/10/bewized-laceration-of-innocence-new.html |title=Bewized – Laceration Of Innocence [New Video] |date=October 26, 2010 |accessdate=March 3, 2014}}</ref> Numerous sources reproduced their stuff; from video hosts, webzines, TVshows to online radio stations, along with some fervent album reviews from the press, ultimately led Bewized to see a global recognition and exposure.<ref name=metalcry>{{cite web|last=Esteban Egurrola |first=Jose |url=http://www.metalcry.com/newspost/bewized-the-scorch-of-rage/ |title=BEWIZED - THE SCORCH OF RAGE | ALBUMS, DISCOS |publisher=Metalcry.com |date=May 15, 2012 |accessdate=March 3, 2014|language=es}}</ref><ref name=femforgacs>{{cite web|last=Roland |url=http://www.femforgacs.hu/kritika/2308/Bewized_The_Scorch_of_Rage_2011|title=Bewized - The Scorch of Rage (2011) |publisher=Femforgacs.hu |date=May 18, 2012|accessdate=March 3, 2014 |language=hu}}</ref> In order to promote their album, shows were scheduled but part of them went through on a UK tour<ref name=metalunderground>{{cite web|last=Arthur|first=Ty |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/bands/details.cfm?bandid=11183&tab=news|title=Bewized Announces U.K. Tour | News |publisher=Metalunderground.com |date=July 15, 2012|accessdate=August 5, 2012 }}</ref> booked by their agency, spanning from July 16–31, 2011. Bewized parted ways with drummer Kostis Tatsis; Akis Tsiantis took on the duties behind the drums.<ref name=rockoverdosetwo>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockoverdose.gr/news_details.php?id=5599|title=New drummer for Bewized|publisher=Rockoverdose.gr|date=August 24, 2011|accessdate=March 3, 2014|language=el|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304015007/http://www.rockoverdose.gr/news_details.php?id=5599|archivedate=March 4, 2014|df=}}</ref> |
||
===Undead Legacy (2011 - 2013)=== |
===Undead Legacy (2011 - 2013)=== |
||
Bewized entered the studio in December 2012 and in less than a month they had finished the recordings of their sophomore album. The CD was recorded at StelthSound / Red House Studios by Stelios "Stelth" Koslidis (Head Cleaner, Human Rejection) and Emmanouil Hermano Tselepis.<ref name=metalcrytwo>{{cite web|last=Velasco |first=Dany |url= http://www.metalcry.com/bewized-portada-y-fecha-de-su-nuevo-disco/ |title=BEWIZED PORTADA Y FECHA DE SU NUEVO DISCO | NOTICIAS |publisher=Metalcry.com |date=September 3, 2012 |accessdate=March 3, 2014|language=es}}</ref> They gladly announced that the production, mixing and mastering of the album would be fully undertaken by [[Jon Howard(Singer)|Jon Howard]] ([[Threat Signal]], [[Arkaea]]) at Woodward Avenue Studios in Ontario, Canada but kept guest appearances in silence. |
Bewized entered the studio in December 2012 and in less than a month they had finished the recordings of their sophomore album. The CD was recorded at StelthSound / Red House Studios by Stelios "Stelth" Koslidis (Head Cleaner, Human Rejection) and Emmanouil Hermano Tselepis.<ref name=metalcrytwo>{{cite web|last=Velasco |first=Dany |url= http://www.metalcry.com/bewized-portada-y-fecha-de-su-nuevo-disco/ |title=BEWIZED PORTADA Y FECHA DE SU NUEVO DISCO | NOTICIAS |publisher=Metalcry.com |date=September 3, 2012 |accessdate=March 3, 2014|language=es}}</ref> They gladly announced that the production, mixing and mastering of the album would be fully undertaken by [[Jon Howard(Singer)|Jon Howard]] ([[Threat Signal]], [[Arkaea]]) at Woodward Avenue Studios in Ontario, Canada but kept guest appearances in silence. |
||
In March 2013, they revealed that [[Jon Howard(Singer)|Jon Howard]] from [[Threat Signal]] and [[Björn "Speed" Strid]] from [[Soilwork]]<ref name=blabbermouth>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bewized-heart-bled-dry-lyric-video-featuring-soilwork-singer/ |title=BEWIZED: Lyric Video For ‘Heart Bled Dry’ Featuring SOILWORK Singer | News|publisher=Blabbermouth.net| date=November 2, 2013|accessdate=March 3, 2014}}</ref> would be featured as guest vocalists on their forthcoming album.<ref name=stagereport>{{cite web|url=http://www.stagereport.ro/2013/11/bewized-videoclip-cu-versuri-heart-bled-dry/ |
In March 2013, they revealed that [[Jon Howard(Singer)|Jon Howard]] from [[Threat Signal]] and [[Björn "Speed" Strid]] from [[Soilwork]]<ref name=blabbermouth>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bewized-heart-bled-dry-lyric-video-featuring-soilwork-singer/ |title=BEWIZED: Lyric Video For ‘Heart Bled Dry’ Featuring SOILWORK Singer | News|publisher=Blabbermouth.net| date=November 2, 2013|accessdate=March 3, 2014}}</ref> would be featured as guest vocalists on their forthcoming album.<ref name=stagereport>{{cite web|url=http://www.stagereport.ro/2013/11/bewized-videoclip-cu-versuri-heart-bled-dry/|title=BEWIZED videclip cu versuri "Heart Bled Dry" | Stiri|publisher=Stagereport.ro|date=November 2, 2013|accessdate=March 3, 2014|language=ro}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Later this year, Bewized signed with [[Noisehead Records]] to distribute ''[[Undead Legacy]]'', a worldwide release set for October 28, 2013.<ref name=truemetal>{{cite web|last=Casiddu |first=Alex |url=http://www.truemetal.it/cont/news/bewized-nuovo-album-ad-ottobre/64875/1.html |title=Bewized: Nuevo album ad ottobre |publisher=Truemetal.it |date=September 5, 2013 |accessdate=March 3, 2014|language=it}}</ref><ref name=planetmosh>{{cite web|last=Sheila |url=http://planetmosh.com/bewized-ink-deal-with-noiseheadrecords-new-album-undead-legacy-to-be-released-in-october/ |title=BEWIZED ink deal with Noiseheadrecords + new album ‘Undead Legacy’ to be released in October | News |publisher=Planetmosh.com |date=September 3, 2013 |accessdate=March 3, 2014}}</ref> In support of this second album, they set off and extensively Greece from December 7–21, 2013.<ref name=metalpah>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalpaths.com/news/2013/12/04/bewizeds-undead-legacy-greek-tour/ |title=Bewized’s "Undead Legacy" Greek Tour | News|publisher=Metalpaths.com| date=December 4, 2013|accessdate=March 3, 2014}}</ref><ref name=rockhard>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockhard.gr/rockhard/news/9038-bewized|title=BEWIZED: Tour dates announced|publisher=Rockhard.gr|accessdate=March 3, 2014|language=el|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305073035/http://www.rockhard.gr/rockhard/news/9038-bewized|archivedate=March 5, 2014|df=}}</ref> Early 2014 found them supporting German metallers [[Caliban (band)|Caliban]] for a hometown show.<ref name=metalpathstwo>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalpaths.com/news/2014/02/08/bewized-tour-documentary-video-released/ |title=BEWIZED: Tour Documentary Video Released | News |publisher=Metalpaths.com| date=February 8, 2014|accessdate=March 3, 2014}}</ref> |
||
==Musical Style== |
==Musical Style== |
Revision as of 07:21, 19 July 2017
Bewized | |
---|---|
![]() Bewized on The Undead Legacy Greek Tour, 2013 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Thessaloniki, Greece |
Genres | Groove metal, Metalcore |
Years active | 2007-present |
Labels | Noisehead Records, Casket Music |
Members |
|
Past members |
|
Website | www |
Bewized is a four-piece groove metal / metalcore band from Thessaloniki, Greece, formed in 2007. The band is currently signed to Noisehead Records and have released one demo EP and two studio albums.
History
Formation and demo EP (2007-2009)
Bewized is the brainchild of Paschalis Theotokis where along with his younger brother Pantazis Theotokis, co-founded the band in 2007. Carved Upon Your Bones was the quartet's first attempt to establish their presence in the underground metal community. A self-financed demo EP, that was released in 2008,[1] which drew favorable reviews from the local press.[2] This demo EP was a propitious approach, but only a compelling force for the band to come and settle into existence.
The Scorch of Rage (2009 - 2011)
In November 2010, Bewized inked a deal with Casket Music[3] (a division of Copro Records, UK) for a worldwide release of The Scorch of Rage made on April 25, 2011. Late 2010 also found them with their first official video directed by Bob Katsionis (Nightrage, Rotting Christ, Suicidal Angels) for the track “Laceration of Innocence”.[4] Numerous sources reproduced their stuff; from video hosts, webzines, TVshows to online radio stations, along with some fervent album reviews from the press, ultimately led Bewized to see a global recognition and exposure.[5][6] In order to promote their album, shows were scheduled but part of them went through on a UK tour[7] booked by their agency, spanning from July 16–31, 2011. Bewized parted ways with drummer Kostis Tatsis; Akis Tsiantis took on the duties behind the drums.[8]
Undead Legacy (2011 - 2013)
Bewized entered the studio in December 2012 and in less than a month they had finished the recordings of their sophomore album. The CD was recorded at StelthSound / Red House Studios by Stelios "Stelth" Koslidis (Head Cleaner, Human Rejection) and Emmanouil Hermano Tselepis.[9] They gladly announced that the production, mixing and mastering of the album would be fully undertaken by Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Arkaea) at Woodward Avenue Studios in Ontario, Canada but kept guest appearances in silence.
In March 2013, they revealed that Jon Howard from Threat Signal and Björn "Speed" Strid from Soilwork[10] would be featured as guest vocalists on their forthcoming album.[11] Later this year, Bewized signed with Noisehead Records to distribute Undead Legacy, a worldwide release set for October 28, 2013.[12][13] In support of this second album, they set off and extensively Greece from December 7–21, 2013.[14][15] Early 2014 found them supporting German metallers Caliban for a hometown show.[16]
Musical Style
Followers of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal (NWOAHM) vulgarly imprinted by pioneering acts such as Machine Head and Lamb of God, along with metalcore influences from Trivium and Killswitch Engage, Bewized forged their own sound, shaping it into something notably their own.[3] Most of their songs are overwhelmed by hefty groovy riffs mixed with face-melting aggressive breakdowns while at the same time clean-sung choruses add a soothing feeling harmony.
Band members
|
|
- Timeline
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/timeline/q9im0x36r3kvrsh6mkj86tv1dmx1gev.png)
Discography
- Studio albums
- The Scorch of Rage (Casket Music, 2011)
- Undead Legacy (Noisehead Records, 2013)
- EPs
- Carved Upon Your Bones (2008)
References
- ^ "Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ^ Petkanas, Zisis (November 10, 2010). "Bewized interview" (in Greek). Rockoverdose.gr. Archived from the original on March 4, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
{{cite web}}
: Unknown parameter|deadurl=
ignored (|url-status=
suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Copro Records – Artist News, Releases, Reviews". Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
{{cite web}}
: Unknown parameter|deadurl=
ignored (|url-status=
suggested) (help) - ^ Musicgoesdown (October 26, 2010). "Bewized – Laceration Of Innocence [New Video]". Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ Esteban Egurrola, Jose (May 15, 2012). "BEWIZED - THE SCORCH OF RAGE | ALBUMS, DISCOS" (in Spanish). Metalcry.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ Roland (May 18, 2012). "Bewized - The Scorch of Rage (2011)" (in Hungarian). Femforgacs.hu. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ Arthur, Ty (July 15, 2012). "Bewized Announces U.K. Tour | News". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ^ "New drummer for Bewized" (in Greek). Rockoverdose.gr. August 24, 2011. Archived from the original on March 4, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
{{cite web}}
: Unknown parameter|deadurl=
ignored (|url-status=
suggested) (help) - ^ Velasco, Dany (September 3, 2012). "BEWIZED PORTADA Y FECHA DE SU NUEVO DISCO | NOTICIAS" (in Spanish). Metalcry.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ "BEWIZED: Lyric Video For 'Heart Bled Dry' Featuring SOILWORK Singer | News". Blabbermouth.net. November 2, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ "BEWIZED videclip cu versuri "Heart Bled Dry" | Stiri" (in Romanian). Stagereport.ro. November 2, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2014.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Casiddu, Alex (September 5, 2013). "Bewized: Nuevo album ad ottobre" (in Italian). Truemetal.it. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ Sheila (September 3, 2013). "BEWIZED ink deal with Noiseheadrecords + new album 'Undead Legacy' to be released in October | News". Planetmosh.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ "Bewized's "Undead Legacy" Greek Tour | News". Metalpaths.com. December 4, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ^ "BEWIZED: Tour dates announced" (in Greek). Rockhard.gr. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
{{cite web}}
: Unknown parameter|deadurl=
ignored (|url-status=
suggested) (help) - ^ "BEWIZED: Tour Documentary Video Released | News". Metalpaths.com. February 8, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2014.