Lost Soul is a Polish

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band established in 1990 in

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. Lost Soul has released five studio albums, which have been highly acclaimed by both fans and journalists. The band's 2009 album, ''Immerse in Infinity'', was promoted with the first video ever recorded by the band for the song "...If The Dead Can Speak".

History

The band was set up in 1990 in

by singer and guitar player Jacek Grecki, bass player Tomasz Fornalski and drummer Adam Sierżęga. The first songs were recorded two years later and released as a

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''Eternal Darkness''. Another demo ''Superior Ignotum'' recorded in Fors Studio in Czech Republic came out in 1993. In 1995 Lost Soul signed a deal with Baron Records label. Re-recorded ''Superior Ignotum'' was combined with two extra songs from the first recording of the band. Soon after due to personal disagreements the band's activity was suspended. Damian Czajnik Czajkowski of Lost Soul

In 1997 Lost Soul returned with a new addition to the line-up – guitar player Piotr Ostrowski. The next year they entered Selani Studio in

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to record new demo ''...Now is Forever''. Soon after Tomasz Fornalski left the band and was replaced by Krzysztof Artur Zagórowicz (also in Shemhamforash). At that time the band's concert activity was increased – Lost Soul played with

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, Monstrosity, and

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, and appeared on such festivals as Obscene Extreme Festival and Silesian Open Air. In 1999 ''...Now is Forever'' was released on ''Disco's Out, Slaughter's In''

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released by Novum Vox Mortis records and on '' Polish Assault'' released by

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one year later. In 2000 the debut album '' Scream of the Mourning Star'' was released in Poland by

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and worldwide via

. The album was enthusiastically reviewed by critics and fans. Two years later, in May 2002 Lost Soul signed another contract with Empire Records for the release of their second album ''Übermensch (Death of God)''. This one hit the stores in August and several months later

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released this one worldwide. In October 2002 Lost Soul took part in the Thrash'em All Festival, playing in the ten biggest Polish cities with Monstrosity, Vomitory,

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, Dissenter, Sceptic and Contempt. Soon after due to personal reasons Krzysztof Artur Zagórowicz left the band. Paweł Michałowski took over bass duties and with this addition to the line-up Lost Soul played Hell Festival together with

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among others. 2003 was the year of another tour – this time with Hell-Born and Quo Vadis and an appearance on the famous Metalmania Festival together with Samael,

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, Vader,

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and

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On 3 March 2003 '' Übermensch (Death of God)'' was released worldwide and Lost Soul embarked on Empire Invasion Tour with Dies Irae,

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and Esqarial. After that tour Paweł Michałowski left the band and was replaced by returning member, Tomasz Fornalski. In April 2004 this line-up recorded in Hertz Studio the third full length album entitled '' Chaostream'', where for the first time Lost Soul decided to use 7-string guitars during recordings. In July Tomasz Fornalski quit and was replaced by Damian "Czajnik" Czajkowski. In October Lost Soul took part in Blitzkrieg II tour playing together with Vader, CETI and

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in 17 cities in Poland. '' Chaostream'' was released in 2005 – this time via Wicked World Records (

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sublabel). Cover artwork was designed by Greek artist Seth Siro Anton. The album was promoted on three tours. First on was Mega Strike Europe in Chaos Tour during April and May 2005 together with Fleshgore and Sanatorium - 24 cities in 10 European countries. Then followed Summer Tour 2005, together with Vader i Desecreation, all bands played 10 gigs in 3 countries. Third tour was Blitzkrieg III spanning 48 cities in Poland and Europe. Lost Soul shared the stage with

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and Vader. In 2006 the band was split - Adam Sierżęga and Piotr Ostrowski left its ranks. In 2008 the band returned to full activity with Krzysztof "Desecrate" Szałkowski on drums (also in Naamah, Pyorrhoea and Gortal). At the beginning of 2009 second guitar player Dominik "Domin" Prykiel completed the line-up and Lost Soul started working on the fourth album '' Immerse in Infinity''. This album was released on 6 October 2009 by Witching Hour Productions. The band together with Endorfina video company recorded promotional videoclip for the song "...If The Dead Can Speak". The band took part in Blitzkrieg V tour for two concerts together with Vader and

presenting new songs from the album ''Immerse in Infinity''. In 2010 Lost Souls toured again – this time as special guest on 11 concerts of Aealo Tour with

. During summer the band played several open-air festivals including XV

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in Czech Republic, and played some separate concerts supporting

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and

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. In December 2010 Lost Soul celebrated 20 years of existence with a special show under the moniker ''Genesis - XX Years Of ChaoZ'' in Madness club in

. This performance also announced the new compilation album of the same name. Lost Soul played with such acts as

, Hermh,

, Gortal, Extinct Gods and F.A.M.

Band members

; Current members * Jacek Grecki – vocals, guitar * Rafał Przewłocki – bass * Michał Włosik – guitar ; Former members * Adam Sierżęga – drums * Tomasz Fornalski – bass * Piotr Ostrowski – guitar * Krzysztof Artur Zagórowicz – bass * Paweł Michałowski – bass * Damian "Czajnik" Czajkowski – bass * Krzysztof "Desecrate" Szałkowski – drums * Dominik "Domin" Prykiel – guitar * Paweł "Paul" Jaroszewicz – drums * Marek Gołaś – guitar * Asmodeus Draco Dux – drums * Rafał Miedziński – drums ; Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

* '' Scream of the Mourning Star'' (2000) * ''Übermensch (Death of God)'' (2002) * ''Chaostream'' (2005) * ''Immerse in Infinity'' (2009) * ''Atlantis: The New Beginning'' (2015)

Demos

* ''Eternal Darkness'' (1993) * ''Superior Ignotum'' (1994) * ''...Now Is Forever'' (1998)

Compilations

* ''Genesis - XX Years of ChaoZ'' (2013)

Splits

* ''Disco's Out, Slaughter's In'' (1999) * '' Polish Assault'' (2000)

Videos

* "...If The Dead Can Speak" (2009, Directed by: Endorfina)

Awards

References

External links

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