Wrust
| Wrust | |
|---|---|
 Wrust performing in Stellenbosch | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Gaborone, Botswana |
| Genres | Melodic death metal |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Witchdoctor Records |
| Members | Stux Daemon, Oppy Gae, Dem Lord Master, Ben Phaks |
Wrust is a death metal band from Gaborone, Botswana. The band was formed in 2000.[1]
History
Wrust was formed in 2000. Until 2002 the band had several member changes, and the guitarist and singer Stux Daemon are the only remaining founding member. In early 2002, Dem Lord Master became the new drummer.
They have performed in 2003 at the Gaborone Beerfest, the University of Botswana Freshers Ball in 2002 and 2005, as well as the Rock Against AIDS.
In 2003 the band recorded their first demo called Mirth of Sorrow, but were never published due to poor production. The band took part in a Durban Battle of the Bands and placed second.
They were the opening act for Sepultura in 2003 at Durban. They have also shared the stage with Carcass and Entombed.
Wrust released their debut LP on 14 April 2007, titled Soulless Machine. The album was recorded over four days in Midrand, Johannesburg,[2] after a delay in release due to massive storm and flooding in the Durban area.[3]
In 2013 they released their second album, titled Intellectual Metamorphosis.[4] In the same year the also performed in Milan, Italy.
In Botswana, metal is a niche genre.[1]
Members
Current members
- Stux Daemon - Vocals and guitar
- Oppy Gae - Bass guitar
- Dem Lord Master - Drums
- Ben Phaks - Guitar
Previous members
- SBond - Bass guitar
- BG - Guitar
- Damon D.O. - Bass
Style
Wrust plays traditional death metal with influences of thrash metal, and a likeness to Cannibal Corpse.
Discography
- Soulless Machine (2007)
- Intellectual Metamorphosis (2013)
Music videos
- Hate 'em all
- Why me
- Kill or be killed[2]
External links
References
- 1 2 "Wrust – Intellectual Metamorphosis Review". Metal4Africa.com. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
- 1 2 "Botswana's WRUST: 'Kill Or Be Killed' Video Posted Online". 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
- ↑ "Wrust's Release Delayed". Retrieved 2016-08-09.
- ↑ "Botswanan death metal pioneers Wrust's latest 'Intellectual Metamorphosis' is part death metal, part thrash, but mostly just brutal. #SoundCheck". www.afropunk.com. Retrieved 2016-08-09.