Impiety (band)
| Impiety | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Singapore |
| Genres | Black metal,war metal |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Agonia Dies Irae Drakkar Heavy Metal Super Star InCoffin Osmose Pulverised Samhain Shivadarshana Ultra-Hingax Unholy Horde |
| Associated acts | Hacavitz |
| Website | Official Impiety website |
| Members | Shyaithan (vocals, bass) Nizam Aziz (guitar) Dizazter (drums) |
| Past members | See below. |
Impiety is a Singaporean black metal band, formed in early 1990 by Shyaithan (vocals/guitar/bass) and drummer Necro-Angelfornicator. They are notable for being one of the first extreme metal bands to emerge from Singapore, including releasing records on notable Western record labels.
Impiety was originally formed in January 1990 by guitarist/bassist/vocalist Shyaithan (also known as Ariffeen Deen) and drummer Necro-Angelfornicator, originally heavily influenced by the likes of Venom, Hellhammer, Sarcófago, Possessed, Destruction, Bathory and early Morbid Angel. The two recorded a rehearsal demo/promo in early 1991, but this was never officially released. After a few line-up changes, the band (now consisting of Shyaithan with guitarist Xxxul and drummer Iblyss) recorded its first official demo, in the form of 1992's Ceremonial Necrochrist Redesecration, which made a name for the band amongst underground tape-traders. Xxxul left Impiety in 1993, to be replaced by Iblyss' brother Leprophiliac Rex on guitars. This new trio signed to Shivadarshana Records, and recorded their first 7" single, Salve the Goat... Iblis Excelsi in 1993, which proved to be a great improvement in both sound and execution; the single was later licensed to the American label Fudgeworthy, who pressed it onto marbel vinyl.
Following the release of Salve the Goat..., Impiety once again underwent a line-up change, bolstering their sound with the addition of Abyydos taking over all lead and rhythm guitars, Rex moving to bass and Shyaithan performing vocals. They recorded their debut album, Asateerul Awaleen, once again for Shivadarshana, in 1994. Despite its raw production, the album received positive reviews within the metal press. A five-song MCD, Funeralight, was also recorded for release in early 1997, but as Shivadarshana had folded the EP only saw the light as a limited edition cassette through the Malaysian label Ultra-Hingax, until Agonia's 2007 re-release. Shortly afterwards, Iblyss and Abyydos left the group, Abyydos to fulfill his national service requirements, and Shyaithan recruited new members for live shows in early 1997.
This new line-up, consisting of Shyaithan (vocals), guitarist Fyraun and ex-Libation drummer Dajjal (with session bassist, Abattory's Kravnos), recorded Impiety's breakthrough album, Skullfucking Armageddon, in 1999. A considerable improvement over previous efforts, the record was initially released through Dies Irae Records, but subsequently through the cult French label Drakkar and Germany's Iron Pegasus Records, the latter on limited edition vinyl and picture disc. Dajjal left the band shortly after the recording to join death metallers Abattoir, in turn to be replaced on drums by ex-Abhorer and Abattoir member Dagoth. Around this time, the band also released a split 7" EP with Paul Ledney's US group Profanatica, through US label Samhain Records.
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