WITHOUT FACE

Without Face biography
WITHOUT FACE is a Hungarian progressive metal band formed in Veszprém, Hungary in 1997. The band has went through many line-up changes, but now consist of Laci (vocals), Pádár Nóri (vocals), Horváth Zsolt (guitar), Sárik Szilárd (synthesizer), Maros Gergő (bass), and Sütõ Péter (drums).

They recorded their first EP early in 1998 called "Men Without Face." At the end of 1999, the band recorded their debut album "Deep Inside" on Hammer Music Productions and later signed with Dark Symphonies label which released the album in the US in 2000. In support of "Deep Inside" the band played in Europe with bands KOVENANT, THE GATHERING, AMORPHIS and ANATHEMA, followed by their fist European club tour.

In 2001, the band signed a contract with Earache/Elitist records which released their second album "Astronomicon" in June of 2002. In September of 2002, they embarked on their second European club tour which included England in November and played with OPETH, BERZERKER, and ARCH ENEMY.

In 2008, the band has re-organized Alfonz and Leslie has left the band. Balázs Punk (guitar) joined the band in November of 2007 and they brought in a new vocalist Corun in May. Zoltán Hegyaljai-Boros has joined the band as the new bass player. The band is currently writing new material and hope to release a new CD in 2009.

WHY THIS BAND IS IN THE ARCHIVES:

WITHOUT FACE features male and female dual vocals, with progressive metal and thrash overtones. Their lyrics are influenced by the writings of H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. They were approved by the Prog Metal Team.

See also:

- To-Mera