Matt Killen - Drums & Backing Vocals
Tyson Lueck - Bass & Backing Vocals
Xan Hammack - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Michael Sleavin - Guitar & Vocals
Influences
Black Sabbath, HellHammer, Motorhead, Celtic Frost, Discharge, Bathory, Venom, Winter, Infernal Majesty, Sodom, Autopsy, Master, Possessed, Witchfinder General, Destruction, Death "Scream Bloody Gore", Cathedral "Forest of Equilibrium", and Old School European/Scandinavian Black, Doom, Death Metal.
Divine Eve was formed on a bleak, late winter day in February 1992 by Michael A. Sleavin (rhythm guitar & vocals) and Matthew Killen, (drums & backing vocals) both of whom were in a band called Catharsis. They were soon joined by Xan Hammack (lead guitar & vocals) and Tyson Lueck (bass & backing vocals) and were preparing for their debut recording, “The Last of the Sunset Faded,” in October 1992. Just before the studio sessions took place, Tyson quit the band and all bass tracks were recorded by Hammack. Tyson rejoined the fold six months later in May 1993 and remained a full-time member until their disintegration nearly two years later. 500 cassette copies of “The Last of the Sunset Faded” sold rapidly and by November 1993, Divine Eve was instantly signed to Nuclear Blast Records for Europe and Nuclear Blast America (Relapse) for the US.
A new promotional EP was recorded in the winter of 1993/94 titled “Essence of Dawn,” which was supposed to be released by both Gothic Records (US) and Candlelight Records (UK) but never happened. One of the EP’s tracks, “Velvet of the Godless” appeared on the Nuclear Blast compilation “Death…Is Just the Beginning III” and impressed the label enough to sign them for a debut full-length recording and extensive worldwide touring. However, things did not turn out for the best.
In August 1994, the bands toured the West Coast and Mexico supporting their two releases and were preparing songs for their first album. By April 1995, the conflictions amongst the members of Divine Eve were so hostile, they disbanded immediately. Hammack instantly relocated to California and recorded the debut Divine Eve album under a new banner calling it Crimson Relic. He was accompanied by drummer Rhett Davis of Morgion and signed to the Nuclear Blast subsidiary Radiation Records. However, with poor sales and reviews, Crimson Relic’s future was halted due to not holding up the capacity of what Divine Eve songs held.
Sleavin and Killen went on to form Infernal Oak in 1995 with Geoffrey Sawicky...Until they decided to dissolve in 2003.
Tarot Productions is proud to release this anthology of one of the most crushing death metal bands to ever emerge out of Texas and the United States at that. In the day, Divine Eve’s musical influences included Black Sabbath, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Sodom, Venom, Bathory, Nihilist/Entombed's "Left Hand Path" album, as well as Cathedral’s “Forest of Equilibrium” album. Lyrically, the band drew inspiration from pure visions of ancient, Pagan history, novel heretical ideologies and dismal shrouded dreams.
Divine Eve has played select shows with the following bands: Absu, Acid Bath, Autopsy, Azathoth, Brutal Truth, Imprecation, Incantation, Morgue, Pungent Stench, Sadistic Intent, Solitude Aeternus, Vital Remains and numerous local acts from the Texas area.
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MORTUARY DRAPE "Secret Sudaria" Double LP OUT NOW!!!!
Following last year's successful vinyl release of "Into the Drape" and "Mourn Path" on a great looking LP and Picture Disc LP, Mortuary Drape and Iron Tyrant team up once again for the definitive vinyl release of "Secret Sudaria", the band's highly acclaimed 1996 album, exactly 13 years later. This slab of occult black metal is NOW summoned as a double vinyl in order to guarantee the best possible sound. Three sides contain music, while side D is laser etched for all versions. It is housed in a beautiful, varnished gatefold cover and will contain a 12" x 24" insert with lyrics and additional artwork. The following configurations are available:
regular black vinyls (both records)
picture disc (disc 1) and purple vinyl (disc 2)
special version: silver vinyl (both records) housed in a 2-sided silken cloth cover with silver print, sewn in silver thread.
special version: gold vinyl (both records) housed in a 2-sided silken cloth cover with gold print, sewn in gold thread. As if not enough, the Spacial versions will contain an extra 7"Ep with 2 demo tracks recorded in 1997 by the same Secret Sudaria line-up. The Special versions, as one understands, are VERY limited, and are available exclusively through the band or the label.
I am now
recording for a new set of releases called the "Persona Series". These
cassettes will be commissioned works (not by content, but by payment)
for individuals. If John Smith in London, England wants his own Zebulon
Kosted album, I will make a 45 minute album (one side of a 90 minute
tape), 2 hand drawn mini posters, I will name the album after him
(Zebulon Kosted - John Smith), and the fan will retain all rights to
the recording (for use of any future release, sampling, or broadcasting
rights). One copy of the album will remain in my personal collection,
and one will be sent to the customer, so that the only copy that will
be in circulation will be John Smiths copy! Each album is available for
the ridiculously low price of $10 (not including shipping), and will be
shipped in its completed form no later than 6 weeks from the date of
purchase!!!
Necro-005 NEO INFERNO 262 "Hacking the Holy Code" 9 industrial black metal tracks for a new type of secured society built upon Chaos & Family in His name!
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