Drowned
The Drowned band from Belo Horizonte was first conceived in 1994, but its line-up only stabilized in 1998, allowing it to pursue a Death Metal influenced breed of Thrash and Heavy Metal.
The band released its only demo tape, "Where dark and light divide... ", in 1999. This first work was widely promoted in Brazil and other countries. It deserved good specialized reviews and support of the public. As a result, the band made many contacts and signed a deal with the label Cogumelo Records. This allowed the band to participate, in 2000, of the album “Tribute to Sarcófago”. At this time, the band was formed by Fernando Lima (vocals), Marcos Amorim (guitars), Rafael Porto (guitars), Beto Loureiro (drums) and Rodrigo Nunes (bass).
In 2001, the band released its first full length CD, whose title is "Bonegrinder". The album was a landmark in the band’s career, which soon started its first Brazilian tour. However, the tour was interrupted abruptly, due to a serious car accident suffered by guitarist Marcos Amorim.
The band released the EP “Back From Hell” in 2002, gathering demo recordings, covers, new versions of old stuff, besides unpublished material and brand new songs. The band resumed touring after Amorim’s recovery.
“Butchery Age” was released in 2003. It was the last album with guitar player Rafael Porto. A great tour, mainly in Brazil, was booked for the nine following months, covering the entire country. By the end of the tour the band had a new guitar player, Kerley Ribeiro.
"By the Grace of Evil", the band’s most elaborated work so far, was released in 2004. The tour that followed was not as lengthy as before, but however it was very well succeeded.
In 2006, bass player Rodrigo Nunes left the band. A few months later the band recorded the album "Bio-Violence", already featuring Wesley Ribeiro in the bass. The following tour was the longest of the band’s career, covering Brazil and Europe.
In 2008, after the European tour, the band focused on preparing the 10 year anniversary album, which was promoted with many virtual releases and gifts for the fans.
In 2009, the band released the double album “Box of Bones”, which comprises a CD with unreleased tracks and rare material, besides a DVD with many live performances, including some in Europe, and the band’s videos.
Cogumelo has just released the band's new album, "Belligerent II - Where Death and Greed are United".


Official Website: http://www.drowned.com.br/

MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/drownedmetal/