Tsatthoggua
| Tsatthoggua | |
|---|---|
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Members of Tsatthoggua | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Marl, Germany |
| Genres |
Black metal Speed metal |
| Years active | 1989 − 2000 |
| Labels | Osmose |
| Associated acts |
Eternal Dirge Ninnghizhidda |
| Website | home.snafu.de/tsatthoggua/ |
| Past members |
North Wind Perverted Pete Nar Marratuk False Prophet Lightning Bolt |
Tsatthoggua was a German hyperspeed black metal band from Germany formed in 1989. The band used to be called Dissection (not to be confused with Swedish black metal band Dissection). Their music is described by the band as "Satanic, sado-maso hyperspeed metal" on their Trans Cunt Whip CD, and described by guitarist Nar Marratuk in an interview as "German black speed metal in the tradition of Sodom, Kreator or Darkness".
Tsatthoggua have a lyrical and thematic focus on literature and enjoyment (including sado-masochism) rather than on death, hate and misanthropy like various other metal bands. Nar Marratuk states "We adore the fun in life like drugs, alcohol, noise and sex."[1]
The band released four self-financed promo/demo tapes and CDs between 1990 and 1995 prior to their CDs Hosanna Bizarre and Trans Cunt Whip released through Osmose Productions.[2] Extazia was due for release through Necropolis Records in 2000 but is unavailable due to the collapse of Necropolis Records.[3] Tsatthoggua disbanded on June 23, 2000.[4]
Etymology
"Tsathoggua" is the name of an ancient powerful god in the horror stories by Clark Ashton Smith and H. P. Lovecraft. The god is described as a big black toad or frog with wings.
Members
- North Wind − vocals
- Perverted Pete (Patrick K.) − guitars
- Nar Marratuk − guitars
- False Prophet − bass guitar
- Lightning Bolt − drums
Discography
Albums
- Hosanna Bizarre (CD, 1996)
- Trans Cunt Whip (CD, 1998)
- Extazia (CD, unreleased)
EPs
- German Black Metal (7" Vinyl, 1999)
Demos
- Maniac Depression (Demo tape, 1990)
- Unrecognizable Human Form (Demo tape, 1992)
- Hyperborea (Demo tape, 1993)
- Siegeswille (Demo tape & CD, 1995)
Compilations
- World Domination II (Status Stürmer track, 1997)
References
- ↑ "Interview with Nar Marratuk". lbocquet.
- ↑ "Complete band discography". Tsatthoggua.
- ↑ "Band summary from Encyclopaedia Metallum". metal-archives.com.
- ↑ "Band's official site". Tsatthoggua.