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Revision as of 14:30, 29 March 2004 by 68.12.221.194 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Moonspell is a Goth metal band from Portugal. Initially formed in 1989 as Morbid God by Fernando Ribeiro (then on drums) and Ares (then the singer) and two others as a Black metal band. The band explored their sound and recorded demos and EPs until 1992 when they decided to change their name to Moonspell - the name they still use to this day. They continued to refine their indentity, releasing the demo "Anno Satanae" in 1993 culminating in their breakthrough moment when they supported Cradle of Filth around 1994 in a concert in Lisbon, shortly there after releasing their most metal release Under the Moonspell. They were quickly then signed to Century Media Records (whom they are still with) and released Wolfheart, their breakthrough album. With the release of Irreligious in 1996 came much wider attention; the track "Opium" was widely released on various compilations and the music video was also widely viewed. It remains their most well known track, a favorite closing piece during their live performances. Not being satisfied with themselves they continued to push the envelope and explored themselves ever further, as every subsequent release has shown a sharp evolution in their sound ranging from bluesy to gothic tracks in the classic vein to harsh and angry metal. Although generically considered "Gothic Metal" their true range is much wider, and like other classics in their field they defy definition and cannot be pigeonholed into any one category. Their known for the erotic, occultic, and gothic topic matter ranging from the sensual to the harrowing. Fernando Ribeiro's stage presense as vocalist is widely remarked on, showing lots of drama and emotion. Those who had never heard of them before always remember them after a live performance. In early 2003 the band recorded a cover of the Jazz standard "I'll See You In My Dreams" for the soundtrack of a Portuguese Horror movie. Their latest labum Antidote was the basis for a novel of the same name by novellist José Luis Peixoto.
Complete list of Moonspell members, 1989-2003
- Fernando Ribeiro - Vocals
- Ares (1989 - 1997) - Bass
- Sergio Crestana (1997 - 2002) - Bass
- Pedro Paixao - Keyboards, Guitars
- Mike - Drums
- Ricardo Amorim - Guitars
Discography
- Morbid God Promo '92 demo (1992)
- Anno Satanae demo (1993)
- Goat on Fire (single) (1993)
- Under the Moonspell (1994)
- Wolfheart (1995)
- Irreligious (1996)
- Opium (single) (1996)
- 2econd Skin (double single) (1997)
- Sin/Pecado (1998)
- The Butterfly Effect (1999)
- Darkness and Hope (2001)
- Antidote (2003)