Hellenic Black Metal
Deviser is a band with a long history and its roots in the purest metal.You are to discover a perfect mixture of aggression and melody. Founded in 1989 in Crete, by Matt (Vocals/guitars/bass). Members of other bands (Agatus , Piranha ) joined the band in 1992. Stamped by a primitive old school death metal style, Deviser moved to Athens in 1992 and attracted the interest of the underground metal scene with demo’s and a 7” ep in 1994 entitled “The Revelation of Higher Mysteries”.
A promo tour took place in Greece and Holland in the context of the promotion regarding this release and later on, in the next year, Deviser unleashed “Thy blackest love” demo. With this release, Deviser signed up a worldwide deal with the Dutch rec. label, Mascot.
Deviser Discography
Unspeakable Cults
Deviser recorded their debut album “Unspeakable cults” at the famous (back in the days) Praxis studio, in August of 1996. This album dragged air into the burning lungs of black metal with a unique amalgam of black and symphonic metal.
“Unspeakable Cults” showed off the fascination Deviser had with the Lovecraftian mysticism and was received with triumphant reviews worldwide.
Band of the month in Terrorizer and Metal Hammer magazines, No1 position in France ‘s radio stations , etc. .
In 1997 ,Deviser performed live as a supported band for Venom (with their original line-up) , Ancient Rites, Emperor , Rotting Christ and others.
Transmission To Chaos
Deviser released their second album “Transmission To Chaos” in 1998 via Mascot records in 1998, a strong full-length release that received great reviews in the international metal press. Successful live performances proved the increasing maturity of the band on stage (with Venom, Udo, Tiamat, Rotting Christ, Emperor, etc.). Deviser signed up with the LSP Company from Belgium.
Running Sore
Deviser signed up with the LSP Company from Belgium and released their third album “Running sore”, in 2002 attracting huge interest with its rhythmical blackened extreme sound.
A Band that Keeps the Cult Alive
A scheduled European tour and a support opening for Slayer and Rob Halford, was cancelled by the Greek authorities without obvious reasons.
“Thy Blackest Love” compilation was released by Sleaszyrider rec. in 2004.
Deviser also participated earlier in the Bathory tribute Hellas Salutes The Vikings released by Metal Invader magazine , covering the song “Call From The Grave”.
Deviser performed live in numerous open air festivals and big venue shows until their self-release Seasons Of Darkness album in 2011 that includes a demo from their 2006 era with the addition of some fresh ideas.
The band split and was on hold until 2017, until reformed by the band’s core members, Matt and Nick, thus the EP Howling Flames was released.
Evil Summons Evil
In 2019, Deviser begun to work on their fifth album “Evil Summons Evil” but due to the worldwide Pandemia of Covid-19, recordings finished in late 2021. The album was finally released in 2023 by Hammerheart Records.
Possibly the most important album of their career. An album that will surely leave its mark on the global metal community.
Produced by the talented Psychon of Septic Flesh who has taken over the mixing and mastering of the album and recorded exclusively at Soundabuse productions in Athens.
Featuring Heljarmadr (Dark Funeral/Gra), Efthimis Karadimas (Nightfall) and Androniki Skoula (soprano/Chaostar) on guest vocals.
Front cover artwork by Kris Verwimp (Arch Enemy, Marduk, Immortal)
Deviser Band Members
Deviser is a long-lasting value in the history of European Black Metal for the connoisseurs of the genre.
- Matt – Vocals, Guitars,Bass (1989-present)
- Nick -Guitars,Bass,Keyboards 1993-present
- Vag – Guitars 1999-2002, 2021-present
- Agis Tzoukopoulos – Drums
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