Assemblent started in 2002 by Daniel (guitars), Carlos (bass), Sérgio (vocals), César (ex-drummer) and Pedro (keys and synths). In 2003, at Estúdio Zero [Portugal] the first demo
was recorded with an extremely tight budget. Only two songs were recorded
[Heartwork and Silent Cries]. Later in 2003 the official website was launched.
After some giggs on underground base events and bars around Portugal, Assemblent joined with producer Miguel Fonseca [metal icon from Thormentor and currently with Plastica/Mofo/Bizarra Locomotiva] to start the recordings of their first album beginning in the end of 2004. The recordings took place in the Red Light Studios [Portugal] where, in the spring of 2005, Assemblent teamed up with Fernando Ribeiro [Moonspell's singer] to record the track "Silent Cries". In the the end of 2005 Cesar left the band to continue his life in England and Nuno took the place behind the drumkit. "Equilibrium" was completed in 2006 after founding its last contributor, Collin Davis from Vile who mastered it in the Imperial Mastering Studios [USA].
In 2007 Nuno Cartaxo took the place of Nuno behind the drumkit and "Equilibrium" tour took place making Assemblent share the stage with bands like To Die For, Beesech, Samael and Exodus.
In 2008 Assemblent terminated contract with label Nemesis and are currently making the second album, to be recorded in December still untitled and searching for a label.
Assemblent's sound gathers varied and volatile influences, reflection of
the different personalities of its members. Even though, bands such as Carcass /
Moonspell / My Dying Bride/ Samael surface as the mainstay. The result is a Death/Thrash
Metal crossed-over with futuristic landscapes and environments.
“EQUILIBRIUM” REVIEWS
“…Simply this album is pretty amazing, the more I listen to different tracks the more I realize how amazing this band are and will be…”
In www.metalcentre.com (9/10) - USA
“…Uma boa estréia de um grupo promissor, que tem tudo para crescer no mercado europeu nos próximos anos…”
In www.whiplash.net (8/10) - Brazil
“…The gritty production also works in the band’s favour, as it gives “Equilibrium” a very raw feel, despite the obvious sophistication to the music…This album is awesome. Recommended…”
In www.metal-observer.com (8,5/10) - Canada
“…En definitiva, no dejes pasar la oportunidad de escuchar a estos portugueses y su "Equilibrium" que sinceramente pienso que son buenos y con un futuro muy prometedor. Si te gusta el Death y el Doom Metal, no puedes dejarlos a un lado. Calidad, buena producción y variedad tienen, el resto está en tus manos. Dales una oportunidad. No te defraudarán…”
In www.metalforever.net (10/10) – Spain
“…Assemblent created something that deserved more exposure than A&R trash bins or the inside of a box stored in a basement or closet, never to be heard by the masses. Equilibrium is an impressive debut…”
In www.metalreviews.com (80/100)
“…Como o próprio nome indica, este é um disco equilibrado, que não cai em exageros nem em influências descaradas. Revela, sim, honestidade, talento e um potencial enorme que nos faz antever um futuro risonho para esta jovem banda…”
In www.opuskulo.blogspot.com (8/10) – Portugal
“…Se temos, por um lado, as ambiências melódicas, tanto através dos leads de guitarra e arpejos como nos teclados, a recriarem a típica veia goth, por outro temos um som de guitarra bastante sujo e alguns riffs thrashados…”
In www.soundzone.blogspot.com (7/10) – Portugal
“…Sem contar com uma primeira demo homónima de apenas dois temas, esta é a estreia da banda que já parece ter anos e anos de carreira… Para primeiro trabalho os Assemblent já se apresentam bastante maduros e experientes, o que é muito bom! Venha um segundo álbum, entretanto este é um excelente começo ..m/…”
In www.armageddon.com.sapo.pt (7.5/10) – Portugal
“…O equilibrio que nela existe, é que pesa tanto quanto muitas bandas estrangeiras…”
In Elegy-Iberica (9/10) – Portugal/Spain
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