Originally started in 2000, but evolved into the current wrecking machine (line up since mid 2003)
West London based DESCENT are a 4 piece death-thrash-core metal band.
DESCENT combine the detuned heaviness of early MACHINE HEAD, the technical thrash aggression of AT THE GATES,and the kind of intelligent lyrics bands like The Haunted and Soilwork touch on.
Since the addition Tim in mid 2003 (replacing old guitarist Steve) DESCENT's material fast become the heaviest, most energetic, most varied and undoubtedly the best music that the band have produced so far.
DESCENT have played with bands such as SUFFOCATION, SHADOW'S FALL, DEATH ANGEL, BOLT THROWER, THE CROWN, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, STAMPIN'GROUND, VADER, DARKANE, DECAPITATED, DREAM EVIL, SKINLESS, BENEDICTION, and AKERCOCKE, to name just a few.
DESCENT have received airplay at many major rock clubs / gigs as well as on XFM, Total Rock Radio and are on the playlist at U.S. MegaRock Radio.
December 2000 saw DESCENT head into the studio for 5 days with acclaimed producer Dave Chang (ET9, Stampin' Ground etc.) and the resulting 4 tracks comprised the 'Focus, Purity, Darkness' demo.
Tracks from the demo featured on Metal Hammer Magazine, Lockjaw Records and Terrorizer Magazine CD compilations as well as being 'Demo of the Month' in Metal Hammer Magazine, June 2001 issue (receiving 9/10).
DESCENT were voted the 7th best unsigned band in Terrorizer Magazine's 2001 Readers' poll and 5th best unsigned band a year later.
Through playing countless live shows all around the country DESCENT have built up a good following and much respect in the UK underground scene and have received endorsements from ESP Guitars and Peavey amps.
Two tracks recorded during an 8 hour session in a local recording studio in June 2002 hinted at the new direction of the band's music. One of these tracks, Burst Into Flames, featured on Terrorizer Magazine's Best of British themed cover CD (published Sept 2002).
DESCENT recorded a cover of Testament's classic 'Into The Pit' in December 2002 for the Blackfish Records' 'Thrash or Be Thrashed' tribute album, and have received some great reviews / comments on the track.
DESCENT's 2003 demo (the first to feature the current line-up) was recorded at Warehouse studios in Oxford over 4 days in October 2003. Reactions to the bands new heavier, thrashier direction were excellent and sparked interest from some European record labels.
The band were again voted among the best unsigned bands in Terrorizers 2004 readers poll.
The band spent 2005/2006 demoing songs, putting together their home studio and then recording the debut album.
The album “This Violent Reality” was released through Corellian Records in Autumn 2007 to a great response from both Press and Fans.
From the start of 2008 Descent have begun work on the follow up to 'This Violent Reality' with the material taking and even darker and more brutal tone than ever before.
Schotel van de dag / Lost Bear : 10inch Split Schotel van de dag (dish of the day) is a brand new punk/hardcore/indie-band from Utrecht. They came to this world to serve humanity with uncompromised guitar violence! For this split they've teamed up with the 90's inspired hairy indierockers of Lost Bear. -- GET IT FOR FREE --
Cheers my friend. Just passing to wish you a great day. Sharing a cold one with your friends is some of the most fun you can have with you pants on !!! "Fear no beer" and always, Rock Hard... Timo kaarkoski - Temple of Sin
We are happy to see a good year go towards a good end. Again we will be playing our Christmas Show in the Moscow Megasphere - and that really makes us happy. The Moscow crowd is one of the best in the world and we would love to have you all with is. It's gonna be one hell of a rock party!
Our website is undergoing major updates at the moment, but as soon as it's back we highly recomment that you pick up your free Single and DVD "Chase the Dragon" and tell us what you think.
In the meantime Rozencrantz is back in the studio, working on brand new material.
GREETINGS & thanks to you & all who supported,welcome to my page, just showing back some love & appreciation,also check the newly upload tracks & Please support "TRULY MAGICAL"
Also look out for LANTAN on the new sountrack album for upcoming movie "ON IMPULSE" sountrack album now in bestbuy usa stores and online download sites..cop it its hot!! http://cdbaby.com/cd/onimpulse
Doomers! ;-) We play Bull & Gate Kentish Town next Sun6thSep! ;-)
Yes, not only are we on the Metal Hammer CD last month, London doomers Greg(o)rian headline next Sunday 6th September @ Bull & Gate in Kentish Town, up from Camden ;-)
...alongside Aghast and Last Seen Wearing, a night of metal, all at Bull & Gate (389 Kentish Town Rd, turn right out Kentish Town Station, before you reach the Forum) - Entry £5 (£4 with flyer).
Cheers from São Paulo, Brazil. Just passing by to wish you a great week. Temple of Sin is currently doing pre-production for the second cd which should be recorded later this year and looking for shows in every corner of the world. Remember that you can still download the first cd for free from:
Doomers! ;-) We play Purple Turtle Camden next Wed12thAug! ;-)
Yes, not only are we on the Metal Hammer CD this month, London doomers Greg(o)rian headline next Wed 12th August @ Purple Turtle in Camden ;-) Presented by Twisted Noise Promotions for charity (NSPCC)...
...alongside Sedulus, When Gravity Fails, Lid, and Merrick, all at the Purple Turtle (65 Crowndale Rd, turn right out Mornington Crescent Station, opposite the Koko) - Entry £7 (£6 with flyer).
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