Naer Mataron

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Naer Mataron
Also known asNar Mataron
OriginGreece
GenresBlack metal
Years active1994 (1994)–2020
LabelsBlack Lotus Records
Season of Mist
MembersWarhead
Kaiadas
Indra
Past membersEfialtis
Morfeas
Vicotnik
Websitehttp://www.naermataron.eu/

Naer Mataron is a Greek

melodic black metal and industrial music
.

In 2007, the band signed with Season of Mist, with whom they released their most recent album. The current line-up includes founding member bassist Kaiadas, former DHG vocalist Vicotnic, and drummer Warhead.[citation needed]

The band has been labeled as part of the National Socialist black metal scene,

Golden Dawn.[1][2][3] The band also, in 2017, performed at the festival Asgardsrei.[4]

History

Naer Mataron was formed in 1994 from Nar Mataron. Nar Mataron had formed earlier that year, and after the release of two demos, Tales of the Twelve Gods and The Awakening of Ancient Greece, the band split in two. The vocalist, Lord Alatoth, carried on with Nar Mataron, while guitarist/bassist Morpheas, with fellow Naer Mataron member Kaiadas, formed Naer Mataron, leading to accusations from Lord Alatoth that Naer Mataron had stolen his songs and band name.[5] Naer Mataron refers to this early period in its history by saying there were "line up changes and personal conflicts" before its first release.[6] Morpheas took on vocal duties, and the band's first promo, "The Great God Pan", was released in 1997, leading to a deal with Black Lotus Records.[7] Before the release of the band's first album the following year, Aither joined the band as the vocalist/drummer,[5] and then Aither and Morpheas each left the band. Naer Mataron's first full-length album, Up from the Ashes, featured Efialtis on vocals, Kaiadas on bass and Lethe (session) on drums.[7] Aither subsequently rejoined the band as vocalist,[5] appearing on the 2000 release Skotos Aenaon[7] (which translates from Ancient Greek as "endless darkness"[6]), and then took on drumming duties (moving Lethe to keyboards) when Morpheas returned to the band.[5][7] Despite the line-up changes, Naer Mataron remained extremely active in terms of performances, and opened for several major black metal acts, including Mayhem[7] and Rotting Christ.[6]

In 2001,

Allmusic, who said that "Naer Mataron are bound to convert a few additional fans to their cause, but casual metal fans are likely to emerge from this aural lambasting somewhat nonplussed."[8] Following the release, Naer Mataron performed with bands including Rotting Christ and Gorgoroth.[6]

2004 saw several releases. Aghibasiin-Lessons on How To Defeat Death was a collection of demos and unreleased tracks compiled by Shadow Face Records,

Oslo, Norway.[5][6] Released by Black Lotus Records,[5] the album was described as "amazing, absolutely amazing" by Vampire Magazine, with the atmosphere, vocals and music all being praised.[9]

In May 2006, Morpheas left the band and moved to Norway,

DHG's Vicotnik,[11] who had previously worked with the band on Discipline Manifesto.[6] In March 2007, it emerged that the band had signed with Season of Mist, and Naer Mataron was quote by Blabbermouth.net as saying[12]
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The last period was really victorious for NAER MATARON. We composed the harshest and most extreme music we ever had for our new album. So the next big step was taken, as we are now proud to announce our signing to Season of Mist. We are more strong and enthusiastic than ever before and feel that we are also supported henceforth in the same spirit. To this point, we wish to extend our salute to the hordes that supported our black metal war machine throughout the last 13 years and especially thank Michael and Season of Mist for giving us the chance to deliver what will be the most extreme and uncompromising work of NAER MATARON to date.

Naer Mataron's first release with Season of Mist, Praetorians, was released in 2008. The album was received positively, with Roel De Haan of Lords of Metal saying it "is tightly executed, has an icy production, the works", but that the album is lacking punch and truly memorable moments", giving the album a score of seventy out of one hundred.[13]

The current line-up is Kaiadas on bass, Warhead on drums, Vicotnik as vocalist and Indra on guitars.[14]

Since the Greek legislative election of

Golden Dawn party.[15] He was taken to custody in January 2014 on charges of joining and directing a criminal organization. He was released in the summer of 2015.[16]
On the 7th of October 2020, Kaiadas was sentenced to 10 years in prison for being a member of the neo-fascist criminal organization Golden Dawn.

Musical style

Naer Mataron play extreme

melodic black metal,[13] and industrial elements reminiscent of singer Vicotnik's previous band, Dødheimsgard.[13]

Band members

  • Georgios Germenis – bass (1994–2020) vocals (2007, 2012–2020
  • Sotiris S. – guitar (2003–2020)
  • Jonathan Garofoli – drums (2009–2020)
Past members
  • Michael Siouzios – guitar (1994–2006) vocals (2000–2006)
  • Νίκος Τσοβίλης – vocals (1998, 2000) drums (2000–2003)
  • Terry Eleftheriou – drums (2003–2009)
  • Henrik Lennart Nordvargr Björk – keyboard (2004–2012)
  • Yusaf Parvez – vocals (2006–2012)

Discography

References

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  3. ^ Williams, Jonathan F. (2 May 2018). "Burke, Black Metal, and the Golden Dawn: Deconstructing the Weaponized White Identity Politics of National Socialist Black Metal". Present Tense. 7 (1). Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  4. ^ "ASGARDSREI 2017 – Absurd, Peste Noire, Goatmoon, Naer Mataron, M8L8TH, Burshtyn (Kiev, 16.12.2017)". Militant Zone. January 2018. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005-12-24). "Naer Mataron". MusicMight. Archived from the original on 2009-07-19. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Biography". Official site. Naer Mataron. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
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    Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2008-05-27.
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    Allmusic
    . Retrieved 2008-05-27.
  9. ^ a b "Discipline Manifesto". Vampire Magazine. 2005-09-21. Retrieved 2008-05-27.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "NAER MATARON Part Ways With Frontman MORPHEAS". Blabbermouth.net. 2006-05-23. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
  11. ^ "NAER MATARON: New Album Title Announced". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-07-09. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
  12. ^ "NAER MATARON Signs With SEASON OF MIST". Blabbermouth.net. 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
  13. ^ a b c De Haan, Roel. "Naer Mataron – Praetorians". Lords of Metal. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
  14. ^ "Members". Official site. Naer Mataron. Retrieved 2008-05-27.
  15. ^ "'Black metal' musician elected to Greek Parliament with anti-immigrant political party | Public Radio International". Pri.org. 2012-05-15. Retrieved 2020-03-13.
  16. ^ Niki Kitsantonis (2014-01-11). "2 Far-Right Greek Lawmakers Are Accused of Criminal Activity". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-03-13.

External links

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