Krisiun is a Brazilian death metal band, founded by brothers Alex Camargo (bass, vocals) (Born March 11, 1972), Moyses Kolesne (guitars) (Born August 11, 1973) and Max Kolesne (drums) (Born June 12, 1974). Since its formation in 1990, the group recorded two demos, Evil Age in 1991 and Curse of the Evil One in 1992, and self-released an extended play (EP) titled Unmerciful Order in 1993. After signing with Dynamo Records (a Brazilian label), Krisiun released the debut full-length Black Force Domain in 1995, followed by Apocalyptic Revelation, in 1998. They signed with major label Century Media in 1999, releasing a further ten studio albums.

Krisiun
Krisiun in 2019
Krisiun in 2019
Background information
OriginIjuí,[1] Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
GenresDeath metal
Years active1990–present
LabelsGUN, Century Media, Dynamo
MembersAlex Camargo
Moyses Kolesne
Max Kolesne
Past membersAltemir Souza
Mauricio Nogueira
Websitewww.krisiun.com.br
Singer Alex Camargo at Party.San Open Air 2015
Guitarist Moyses Kolesne at Rock unter den Eichen 2017

History

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Krisiun was formed in 1990, by three brothers, vocalist/bassist Alex Camargo, guitarist Moyses Kolesne and drummer Max Kolesne (Alex uses his mother's maiden name). They have toured extensively through North America, South America and Europe (recording their first official DVD while in Poland).

The band is heavily influenced by the debut albums of Sodom, Kreator, Morbid Angel and Slayer. Their violent lyrics and very fast musical tempo make them one of the most eminent "extreme death metal" bands in the world.

They released two demos before moving to São Paulo in 1995. People there had already started to notice the budding talent of the band. Shortly after the move, their second guitarist Altemir Souza left the band and returned to Porto Alegre (where he died in a motorbike accident in 2002).

The Unmerciful Order EP (their only "major" recording featuring a second guitarist, namely Mauricio Nogueira of Torture Squad) established the band as a cult act, and that status was further confirmed by the release of their debut album Black Force Domain (now as a trio) in 1995. The following albums continued to improve their brutal and uncompromising approach to death metal.

In February–March 2007, the band toured North America with Unleashed, Belphegor and Hatesphere. The band spent May and June 2007 on the road through Europe alongside Immolation and Grave. Early September 2007 saw them hitting the road again touring Northern Europe. And the last two weeks of September were spent in Russia on the Flaming Arts Festival tour. October 2007 saw Krisiun touring Poland and the Balkans extensively with Vader, Incantation and Rotting Christ.

In April–May 2008, the band recorded their latest in Stage One Studios in the city of Borgentreich, Germany. It was produced by Andy Classen who had worked with the Brazilians on the album Conquerors of Armageddon and AssassiNation.

The new album was given the name Southern Storm and the launch in Europe was 21 July 2008 via Century Media Records. The disc brought 12 new tracks and a version of "Refuse/Resist", the Sepultura classic from the Chaos A.D. album.

In 2009 they toured Europe with Nile and in 2010 they toured the U.S. with Nile and Immolation.

In September–October 2015, they were part of The Devastation on the Nation tour in North America. They co-headlined the tour Origin. With Aeon, Alterbeast, Soreption and Ingested as support.

Band members

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Current

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  • Alex Camargo – bass, vocals (1990–present)
  • Moyses Kolesne – guitars (1990–present)
  • Max Kolesne – drums (1990–present)

Former

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  • Altemir Souza – guitars (1990–1993; died 2002)
  • Mauricio Nogueira – guitars (1994)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Live albums

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Compilation albums

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  • 2012: Arise From Blackness
  • 1994: Unmerciful Order

Demos

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  • 1991: Evil Age
  • 1992: The Plague

Music videos

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Year Title Directed Album
2000 "Hatred Inherit" Chuck Hipolitho Conquerors of Armageddon
2003 "Murderer"
Works of Carnage
2006 "Vicious Wrath"[3]
AssassiNation
2008 "Combustion Inferno" João Mauricio Leonel[4] Southern Storm
2010 "Sentenced Morning" Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez[5]
2012 "The Will To Potency" Tommy Jones[6] The Great Execution
2014 "Blood of Lions" The Great Execution

References

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  1. ^ "KRISIUN 100% Official Website". Krisiun.com.br.
  2. ^ "Krisiun To Release New LP "The Great Execution" - in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com )". 11 October 2012. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Century Media Records - Krisiun: : New video "Vicious Wrath" online & on tour!". Centurymedia.com. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  4. ^ "Krisiun: 'Combustion Inferno' Video Available". Blabbermouth.net. 23 October 2008. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  5. ^ "Krisiun: 'Sentenced Morning' Video Released". Blabbermouth.net. 12 January 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
  6. ^ "Krisiun: 'The Will To Potency' Video Released". Blabbermouth.net. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
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