Krisiun is a Brazilian

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band, founded by brothers Alex Camargo (bass, vocals) (Born March 11, 1972), Moyses Kolesne (guitars) (Born August 11, 1973) and Max Kolesne (drums) (Born June 12, 1974). Since its formation in 1990, the group recorded two

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, ''Evil Age'' in 1991 and ''Curse of the Evil One'' in 1992, and self-released an extended play (EP) titled ''Unmerciful Order'' in 1993. After signing with Dynamo Records (a Brazilian label), Krisiun released the debut full-length '' Black Force Domain'' in 1995, followed by '' Apocalyptic Revelation'', in 1998. They signed with major label Century Media in 1999, releasing a further ten studio albums.

History

Krisiun was formed in 1990, by three brothers, vocalist/bassist Alex Camargo, guitarist Moyses Kolesne and drummer Max Kolesne (Alex uses his mother's maiden name). They have toured extensively through North America, South America and Europe (recording their first official DVD while in Poland). The band is heavily influenced by the debut albums of

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, Kreator, Morbid Angel and

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. Their violent lyrics and very fast musical tempo make them one of the most eminent "extreme death metal" bands in the world. They released two demos before moving to São Paulo in 1995. People there had already started to notice the budding talent of the band. Shortly after the move, their second guitarist Altemir Souza left the band and returned to Porto Alegre (where he died in a motorbike accident in 2002). The ''Unmerciful Order'' EP (their only "major" recording featuring a second guitarist, namely Mauricio Nogueira of

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) established the band as a cult act, and that status was further confirmed by the release of their debut album ''Black Force Domain'' (now as a trio) in 1995. The following albums continued to improve their brutal and uncompromising approach to death metal. In February–March 2007, the band toured North America with Unleashed, Belphegor and Hatesphere. The band spent May and June 2007 on the road through Europe alongside

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and Grave. Early September 2007 saw them hitting the road again touring Northern Europe. And the last two weeks of September were spent in Russia on the Flaming Arts Festival tour. October 2007 saw Krisiun touring Poland and the Balkans extensively with Vader, Incantation and Rotting Christ. In April–May 2008, the band recorded their latest in Stage One Studios in the city of Borgentreich, Germany. It was produced by Andy Classen who had worked with the Brazilians on the album ''Conquerors of Armageddon'' and ''AssassiNation''. The new album was given the name '' Southern Storm'' and the launch in Europe was 21 July 2008 via Century Media Records. The disc brought 12 new tracks and a version of "Refuse/Resist", the Sepultura classic from the ''

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'' album. In 2009 they toured Europe with Nile and in 2010 they toured the U.S. with Nile and Immolation. In September–October 2015, they were part of The Devastation on the Nation tour in North America. They co-headlined the tour Origin. With Aeon, Alterbeast, Soreption and

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as support.

Band members

Current

* Alex Camargo – bass, vocals * Moyses Kolesne – guitars * Max Kolesne – drums

Former

*Altemir Souza – guitars *Mauricio Nogueira – guitars

Discography

Studio albums

* 1995: '' Black Force Domain'' * 1998: '' Apocalyptic Revelation'' * 2000: ''

Conquerors of Armageddon ''Conquerors of Armageddon'' is the third album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun and their first under the Century Media label. As such, this is considered the band's breakthrough release. Track listing Personnel * Moyses Kolesne – gu ...

'' * 2001: ''

Ageless Venomous ''Ageless Venomous'' is the fourth album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. The album cover artwork was done by Joe Petagno, the same artist who created Motörhead's War-Pig logo. Track listing * All songs written, composed and arranged ...

'' * 2003: ''

Works of Carnage '' Works of Carnage'' is the fifth album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. Track listing Credits * Moyses Kolesne – guitars * Max Kolesne – drums * Alex Camargo – bass, vocals * Andy Classen Andy Classen is a German record pr ...

'' * 2004: ''

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'' * 2006: ''

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'' * 2008: '' Southern Storm'' * 2011: ''

The Great Execution ''The Great Execution'' is the eighth studio album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. It was released on 31 October 2011 by Century Media Records Century Media Records is a heavy metal record label with offices in the United States, Ge ...

'' * 2015: ''

Forged in Fury ''Forged in Fury'' is the ninth studio album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. It was released on 7 August 2015 by Century Media Records and produced by Erik Rutan. Track listing Personnel ;Krisiun * Alex Camargo – bass, vocals * Moyses ...

'' * 2018: ''

Scourge of the Enthroned ''Scourge of the Enthroned'' is the tenth studio album by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun. It was released on 7 September 2018 by Century Media Records. Track listing Reception The album was praised as a great "comeback" after the poorly r ...

'' * 2022: ''Mortem Solis''

Live albums

* 2006: ''

Live Armageddon ''Live Armageddon'' is the first live performance on DVD by Brazilian death metal band Krisiun, released in 2006 through Century Media. It was released simultaneously with their sixth studio album, ''AssassiNation''. The DVD, which is nearly two ...

Compilation albums

* 2012: ''Arise From Blackness''

EPs

* 1994: ''Unmerciful Order''

Demos

* 1991: ''Evil Age'' * 1992: ''The Plague''

Music videos

References

External links

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