Needs research. - Burning Damsel
A YouTuber user contacted me asking if I could help him find stuff for one of his friends' old band, this is what he sent me:



I am assuming the band was called Burning Damsel, which is the most likely scenario. I couldn't find any info on them so I'll recur to digging deep on the web and, if necessary, contacting any band members, but since a previous band member is trying to find the stuff I highly doubt that will help.

Needs research. - Psycho
Location: Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Listed genre: Heavy Metal
Band members: Matthias Liebsch (vocals), Christoph Hans (guitar/vocals, later bass), Dirk "Dixi" Schart (guitar), Bernhard Tschonitsch (bass), Holger Kroener (drums)
- info from The Corroseum: "They played for several years in the Pforzheim region and were influenced by the classics, bands like Metallica, Judas Priest, Helloween etc.. They did record a couple of demos but they seem all but lost to the world today - even the band members can't find copies anymore."
Band photo here: https://thecorroseum.org/features/germa ... char=P#res

Needs research. - The Nameless Bards
- 2 songs of a 1990 demo tape on YouTube - one song metal, the other a ballad. There are band photos as the videos progress.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79_3F ... kekwJILc4g

Needs research. - Dead Silence
Location: Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Genre: Melodic Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
Band members: Matthias Edelmann (V - https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... ann/263712 ), Sang Vong (G - https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Sang_Vong/167699 ), Daniel Wetzel (B - https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... zel/225563 ), Stefan Löffler (K), Stefan Klittich (D)
Discography: "Futureland" CD/cassette (1992, 3 songs)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW72XmCZmok (could use more samples, since this song is kind of light)
https://thecorroseum.org/features/germa ... char=D#res
https://rateyourmusic.com/release/ep/de ... utureland/

Hardcore. - Aftermath

Sounds like Hardcore:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyCbSGVKq0I

Couple of recent auction sales:

Needs research. - Hunter
Location: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Listed Genre: Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
Discography: ‘Hunter II’ Demo – Hurricane Days/Tonight (cassette, early ‘90’s)
Band Members: H. Ohnishi (Bass), T. Ishii (Drums), O. Yoshida (Guitars), H. Tsutsui (Vocals)

Pictures: https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/n1062560785

Added. - Bullet in the Head


Pictures: https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/b1062565957

Needs research. - Morbius Nacht
Location: Appleton, Wisconsin, US
Genre: Metal (?)
Band member: https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... ien/240234
Discography: "In the Realm of Dark Ages" demo (year unknown, cassette, Fever Pitch Records, cat. #FP21)
https://www.facebook.com/MetalUndergrou ... 348930349/
Reference here: https://www.angelfire.com/bc/noiseist/noise.html

Needs research. - Thoughts for Tomorrow
Location: Wisconsin, US
Genre: Metal (?)
Band member: Luke Mosling ( https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... ing/962275 )
Discography: Demo 1991 (cassette)
- they were active in the early '90s, and were friends with/played shows with Surrealist, Terminus Ex, Wicked Faith, Lycanthrope, Experiment Fear, etc. (other local bands)
https://www.facebook.com/MetalUndergrou ... 912309326/ (logo on flyer, comment from Luke. Sent him a message, and he responded the same day and said that they released a demo cassette in 1991 that isn't digitized yet.)
(March 16, '23) - have been informed by a local person that they were more of a prog rock band, and were friends with those bands that they played the gig with. Not sure if it's worth keeping them on this list with that taken into consideration.

Got a reply finally that the album I found on youtube was released on both CD and cassette. I will make up a draft of Moshall Law.

Awesome! I'll update the list.

Needs research. - Pest

Country: Unknown
Genre: Death Metal, Grindcore
Members: Sombuur (Vocals, Guitars, Drums), Sigurath (Vocals)

Supposedly released a demo, Brain Matter as Lube, this year on Eternal Ruin Records. There's a stream on YouTube, but there's no mention of the demo anywhere on any of Eternal Ruin's social pages, and it's not really clear if the demo ever saw a legit release. I've reached out to the band and the label but haven't heard back after a few days, so I'm posting here.
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Update: I heard back from the band. They state that there were behind the scenes problems with the planned release, but that a physical and digital release for Brain Matter as Lube will be forthcoming at an undisclosed time. I'll keep an eye on this one and post when it eventually drops.

Added. - Malstrom

1 metal song, the rest '60s-style rock. - Daze of Gray

Needs research. - Blizzard
Location: Kikinda, Serbia
Listed genre: Black/Thrash Metal
Band members: Srđan Todorović (https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... 4%87/72213, vocals, guitars)

According to this page https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Bl ... 3540314136 they have released 3 demos. One of their songs https://downstroy.bandcamp.com/track/holy-lie supposedly taken from one of their 3 demos.

Needs research. - Menace / Forsaken
Location: Connecticut, US
Genre: Thrash Metal
Menace recorded at least one tape, unknown or not if there were any releases.
Logo, known members here: https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... sik/837660
Post about it by an ex-member of both (they had a name change, along with some line-up change when becoming Forsaken) who I was told by the vocalist has audio - if someone wants to try to get in contact to research further (I'm mostly on a hiatus from doing that sort of research)
https://www.facebook.com/david.alusik/p ... S4BAFeiYdl
- confirmed that they're not this Menace (New York/New Jersey/Connecticut (?)), another mystery band that don't seem to be on the site yet): https://www.facebook.com/SnakepitMagazi ... 5Ecq3trjwl

Needs research. - Stone Valley
Location: Canada
https://www.discogs.com/artist/4061431-Stone-Valley
https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... A9e/182644
- a song off of the first tape sounds solid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pcs7LfzOO8
A song from the other release was watered-rock hard rock. Want to find more samples.

Needs research. - Caustic Benevolence
Location: US
Genre: Death Metal
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3a99m ... enevolence
https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... ley/487320
- Demo 2017 uploaded to YouTube by Troy, who performs all instruments for this band (at least on this recording). Not sure if they have any releases.

Needs research. - Anikilacion
Location: Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
Genre: Thrash Metal
Band members: EZEQUIEL:VOZ. ESTEBAN:GUITARRA. JAVI:BAJO. MAXI:BATERIA.
YouTube -
- Live footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eW_CFyy29A
- "Outbreak of Violence" demo 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sgeEWCNQrg
- Demo 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncdMFU6zXSQ

Needs research. - G.C.P. (Gotham City Police)
Location: Florence, South Carolina, US
Genre: Thrash Metal/Hardcore
Band members: Allan Mozingo (bass, also played in Havoc), Sid Mutant (drums, also played in Sex Mutants), Brant Mills (lead guitars), Herman Mutant (rhythm guitars, vocals - also played in Sex Mutants)
Compilation appearance(s):
- "Draft Beer (Not People)" on Back Stabbing Two-Faced Compilation (Fallopian Tapes, 1989, cassette)
- 'zine review: https://archive.org/details/mrr_069/pag ... draft+beer
Discography: "The Bat" demo (cassette)
https://www.discogs.com/release/6828730 ... e-Bat-Demo

More bands for the "Unsubmitted band drafts" section. Would be useful if someone could check the user's draft and confer is there is anything worth on there. Below, the bands' names and an artist entry with the correspondent band attached.

Needs research. - Savage Heart (Germany)
https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... mke/744914
- info, see next post

El Enigma (Argentina)

- already exists

Needs research. - Controversy (Brazil)
https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... ira/902306
- info, see next post

Kjeldor (Chile)

- no valid release

MDL:

Savage Heart - listed as melodic hard rock from Berlin, Germany. "Several releases, which are all sold out."
Axel Zabel Guitarist (1990-1995), Bob Nikolic Singer (1990-1995), Oliver Mohnke Bass (1990-1995), Vincent Chmiel Drums (1990-1993), Carsten Sott Guitarist (1990-1995), Daniela Lemke Keyboards (1990-1995), Brian Cody - Drums (1993)

El Enigma - same band that's listed on the site by this name: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/El ... 3540511287 . The release that linked artist Daniela is credited on (designer for an album from 2000) wasn't listed in their M.A. discography, though - so I moved it over from BlackFlag's draft.

Controversy - they have just one digital single so far (2 different versions).
https://www.facebook.com/controversyofficial/
https://music.apple.com/artist/controversy/1492196813

Kjeldor - listed as Melodic Death Metal from Arica, Chile, active 1999-2002. No known valid release.
single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye8BeuN_K38 (members listed here, several that are listed on the site)
live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDn1rcEZNg

Are there any that you think should be added to the research list?

Kjeldor has no valid releases for the site. The song that Spooky posted is the only song they ever recorded, as far as I know.

Thank you both for your help!

Taking into account what was found, I believe that maybe Savage Heart and Controversy might be potential cases. Savage appears to be more on the AOR side of things, but who knows, it can also potentially be melodic heavy/power metal in the vein of Infinite & Divine or Cardiant.

As for Controversy, they could eventually release a new single that warrants their inclusion. Maybe this is not the right thread for those cases, however.

No problem. Have added the two of them to the list.

Thanks!

I've eventually added missing info for all the artist pages named Daniela or Daniella, whenever applicable, like, real names, photos and such.

Now going after the ones called Daniel. There's just this one band that's like the entries above.

Odious (Germany)
https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Daniel/704919

Here you go, MDL -

Odious - listed as being based out of Kevelaer, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Death/Doom Metal, named Reconquered from 2012-2014, Odious 2017-present. The discography that the submitter added is for one digital track, "Odious" (5:32). Listed lyrical themes: Sadness, Horror, Cruelty. No links or samples provided in the submission.
Last known line-up (according to submission):
Kris Verbraeken Guitars (2012-2014, 2017-present)
(past members)
Richard Löper Bass (2012-2013) (in Reconquered only, not Odious)
See also: Menerra
Daniel Wollny Drums (2012-2013) (in Reconquered only, not Odious)
See also: Menerra
Andreas Dinges Guitars (2012-2014, 2017)
See also: ex-Kaltakustik, ex-Bloodrevenge
Sven Wortmann Vocals (2012-2014, 2017-2018)
See also: Menerra
Daniel Finkeldei Bass (2013-2014)
Sven Göhner Drums (2013-2014)
Manuel Büssel Bass (2017-2018)
Sven Werneke Drums (2017-2018)
Bastian Göke Guitars (2017-2018)

As you look into it, let me know if they're worth putting onto the research list (I haven't done so at the moment, in case it's a dead end or incorrect information). If this submission contains legitimate information and they can't be submitted yet, the artists on M.A. could have this added to unlisted bands in the meantime (definitely can't hurt to potentially put bands from this thread onto the radar of site browsers).

Needs research. - Bludgen (Bludgeon?)
Location: US (they seem not to be the Ohio band that they were once thought to be, https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Bludgen/3540409441 . Last names of known members don't match what is announced in the video, nor did song title(s). The band in the video also has a much different (and better-sounding) vocalist, and features stronger and tighter musicianship than the one known studio track on YouTube from the Ohio band.
Genre: Groove/Thrash Metal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWaN9uXCYQ ('90s live footage uploaded by Ryan Bowers, who uploaded it at the same time as a Rukkus gig in New Iberia, Louisiana (though the latter might be completely unrelated).
From what can be heard and roughly translated (spelling guessed), when the band is introduced at 34:52 in the video, the members are Mark Schwarnea (bass), Lee Nuchan (guitars), Bree or Breeze (?) (drums), Jeffrey Miner (guitars), Kevin (guitars, vocals). Announced songs at the show are "Vote with a Bullet" and "Ostracize". They play covers of Pro-Pain "God Only Knows" ('92), "Unconditional" by Prong (from their '91 album), and "Chaos AD" by Sepultura ('93). Doesn't seem to be any of the other Bludgeons, or slightly altered spellings of the name that is on M.A. Release info unknown.

Needs research. - Hell's Stress
Location: Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Genre: Heavy Metal
Band members: Hakim Sersar (guitars), Serge Matre (bass), Francois Ibanez (vocals), Bruno Luccioni (guitars), Franck Dauphin (drums)
- early '80s heavy metal band, active until 1982. Some members continued on with a band called Tora Tora briefly afterward (including https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... iot/202371 ). Bio in French at the link below, which appears as though there was a demo that nothing much is known about so far.
http://france.metal.museum.free.fr/grou ... stress.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imkDalxjK7o

Needs research. - Ladykiller
Location: France
Genre: Heavy Metal (?)
Bio here: http://france.metal.museum.free.fr/grou ... killer.htm
Discography: Demo tapes (1985 and '86 - song titles in bio)
2 members are in the last-known lineup of Mystery Blue:
https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... ler/201241
https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/ ... ldt/552354
Demo 1987 is pictured here: https://imgur.com/a/VLxtCGe

Needs research. - Legitime Defense
Location: France
Genre: Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
Discography: Demo 1985 (2 songs)
http://france.metal.museum.free.fr/grou ... efense.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SXeWr1dsMA

Needs research. - Sanctuary
Location: Paris, France
Genre: Heavy Metal?
Discography: Demo 1984 (5 songs)
Bio in French language: http://france.metal.museum.free.fr/grou ... ctuary.htm
http://france.metal.museum.free.fr/grou ... ctuary.htm

Added. - Stormbringer

Needs research. - Dissemblance
Location: Hollywood, California, US
Listed genre: Heavy Metal
Band members: Phil Heaver - Vocals, Anthony Mondello - Lead Guitar, Brett Kolander - Rhythm Guitar, Don Sveen - Bass, Kent Coloma - Drums
Discography: "Pacing" cassette single (1992)
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/release/2451625 ... nce-Pacing

Added. - Demiurgus


Added. - Bethlehem

Added. - Lubican


Added. - Priapos

Needs research. - Vobiktus
Location: US
Genre: Black Metal
- New band. Looks like they will have a cassette out soon. One to check back on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJjIj_GwPvA
Info about cassette release: [email protected]

Needs research. - Inertia
Location: US (state unknown)
Listed genre: Heavy Metal
Band members: Derek (guitars), Joey (bass), Josh (drums), David (guitars), Brad (vocals)
Discography: "Self Destructed Dream" CD-R (2005, 7 songs)
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/release/2460125 ... ted-dream-

Needs research. - Eclipse
Location: Massachusetts, US (in or near the city of Boston)
Listed genre: Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
Band members: Mani B. - Vocals, Cavic - Guitars, R.T. Roberts - Guitars, Jesse A. - Bass, Gary Joe Cabozzi - Drums, Baja - Keyboards. Songwriting credits on both songs: M. Bogiarno, R. Cavicchio
Discography: Demo 1994 (cassette; tracks: "Streets", "Gypsy Child")
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/release/2459748 ... ypsy-Child

Not sure if this is appropriate to ask here, but a tape by one of the bands that's on the research list (Tabat Derjech) is available on Discogs for pretty cheap. I would be happy to purchase it myself, but since I'm not based in the US, I don't want to pay exorbitant amounts for shipping to Europe. Would someone local be willing to purchase it? I'd gladly cover the tape+local shipping fee for the sake of the Archives.

I heard back from the band. They state that there were behind the scenes problems with the planned release, but that a physical and digital release for Brain Matter as Lube will be forthcoming at an undisclosed time. I'll keep an eye on this one and post when it eventually drops.

Added. - Navagon

Needs research. - Typhon
Location: Iracemápolis, São Paulo, Brazil
Listed genre: Progressive Doom Metal
Band members: William - Bass, Guilherme - Drums, Thadeu - Guitars, Eduardo -Vocals, Guitars
Alleged recording: "Unhope" (2004, format unknown) Songs allegedly include "Burial Fog", "Suicide Through Eternal Sadness", "Philosopher of the Morbid Art", etc. Band member attached this to Hellion Records. Release may have been planned, but never took place, at least through that label.
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Typhon/40565 (old listing with unverified discography)

A live recording (haven't heard it myself)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O4IrsZHOwI

Nice find, BlackFlag! This is metal, and from around when "Empirium" was released. They can be submitted/accepted in my opinion. Feel free to do so if you agree. (3 live videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiG5a5 ... ry=lubican )

Note about Tabat Derjech - the cassette is $8.50 USD, shipping included within the US. Sorry, but I'm going to pass on ordering it. Someone else might be able to help out.
https://www.discogs.com/release/9950220 ... ve-Seduced

No problem, Spooky! If anyone else wants to order the thing, let me know

Needs research. - Embodied
Location: Chicago, Illinois (?)
Listed genre: Death Metal
Band members: Tom Tangalos - Guitars, Damian Leski - Guitars, Paul Gillis - Vocals, Russ Powell - Bass, Michael "Bats" Martocci - Drums
Discography:
Links: https://youtu.be/wTgdr2PCcM8

Thank you!
I'm preparing my submission. I'll submit them as soon as I have some time to listen.

Added. - Dark Mill

Dark Mill - sounds good. If it's certain that they were released on CD they can be submitted/accepted. Thanks.


About Lubican - Azmodes bought their cassette.

Long shot, probably the same as Naname. - Na Name

I found something. I'm going to prepare the report to upload the band to Metallum. Thanks.