THURISAZ (BE)

Thurisaz began as a quartet in May 1997, with Peter on guitar and grunts, Mattias on guitar and screams, Pepijn on drums and Lars on bass. In 1999 Kobe joined on synths, an event that defined the sound of Thurisaz in the stages to come. After several demos, the band released it's first full-album “Scent of a Dream” in 2004. The album sums up the best Thurisaz has to offer: very variated, high standard avantgarde doom-metal with lots of emotion and depth. The reviews were really amazing and no one could really understand why this band hadn't been signed yet...

 

 

 

By that time their growing live reputation gained access across the borders, which finally resulted in a European tour with doom legends Novembers Doom (US) and Saturnus (DK). Soon after the tour the band signed a label deal with Shiver Records, who will be releasing two albums.

In the winter of 2006 Thurisaz crashed the studio again to record their second masterpiece “Circadian Rhythm”, which was released by Shiver in April 2007. The album was critically well acclaimed throughout the metalpress and confirmed the band's status as an upcoming European metal talent. The band promoted the album as much as they can, with as highlights a US-and EU-tour and a spot on the prestigious Graspop Metal Meeting.

In 2009 a few things changed for Thurisaz. Due to internal differences, original bass-player Lars got replaced by Hannes, local basshero and longtime friend of the band. In the meanwhile Thurisaz found an endorsement deal within the marvelous guitars of Mayones.

Mattias decided to go for Regius Gothic equipped with EMG pickups and some personal details: acrylic position markers, the band name carved in 12th fret pole and QParts Celtic Weave knob in 1xVol configuration.

For a long time I was looking for a new guitar but I just couldn't find the right one. Every try-out turned out to a disappointment till the day I met the magnificent Mayones guitars. I fell immediately in love with it's design and quality! I discovered Mayones at some shows of some of the endorsed Belgian musicians. I was impressed by the beauty of their sound and elegance.

The day I played a couple of Mayones guitars, I knew the Regius was the one that most appealed to me. By playing the Regius I instantly felt the difference with other guitars. The tenderness and flexibility of the Regius made quite an impression on me. The magnificent details and the finishing touch of each guitar just makes every guitar an unique example!

After careful considerations, my preferences went to simplicity, elegance and darkness. So I chose the Regius 6 Gothic that’s custom shopped. Every single detail is finished with the perfect touch, so I’m so proud every time I pick up my beauty!

Now I’m looking forward to share and show my custom made beauty as much as I can on stage.

Currently the band is recording their third studio-album which will be released by Shiver records in 2010! They're also preparing some European tours to promote the new album as much as possible.

Check out Thurisaz official services: www.thurisaz.be and www.myspace.com/thurisazmusic for more info

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Photo credits: Maarten De Raeymaecker