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{{subpages}}'''Kawir''', also called '''Κάβειρος''' [ˈkavirɔs], is a [[Greece|Greek]] [[black metal]] band, formed in 1993 and based in [[Athens]]. | {{subpages}}'''Kawir''', also called '''Κάβειρος''' [ˈkavirɔs], is a [[Greece|Greek]] [[black metal]] band, formed in 1993 and based in [[Athens]]. | ||
==Themes== | ==Themes== | ||
Their lyrics are in Ancient or Modern [[Greek language|Greek]] and their main themes concern ancient [[Greek mythology]], especially the [[Kabeiroi]], a group of mysterious chtonic deities. Although the band appeared during the second wave of black metal of the early 1990's, it discards the typical satanic themes of this period. On the contrary, Kawir fully participates to the last wave of black metal of the 2000's that has spread across central Europe, being interessed in old, pre-christian traditions. | Their lyrics are in Ancient or Modern [[Greek language|Greek]] and their main themes concern ancient [[Greek mythology]], especially the [[Kabeiroi]], a group of mysterious chtonic deities. Although the band appeared during the second wave of black metal of the early 1990's, it discards the typical satanic themes of this period. On the contrary, Kawir fully participates to the last wave of black metal of the 2000's that has spread across central Europe, being interessed in old, pre-christian traditions. | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
===Current members=== | |||
*Thertonax (aka Mentor) - Guitars, Vocals | *Thertonax (aka Mentor) - Guitars, Vocals | ||
*ES "Erichthonios" - Vocals, Keyboards, Samplers | *ES "Erichthonios" - Vocals, Keyboards, Samplers | ||
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*Nosoforos - Bass | *Nosoforos - Bass | ||
*Vriareos - Drums | *Vriareos - Drums | ||
===Former members=== | |||
*Necroabyssus - Vocals | *Necroabyssus - Vocals | ||
*Porphyrion - Guitars | *Porphyrion - Guitars | ||
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*Diavelgenus (aka Archemoros) - Vocals | *Diavelgenus (aka Archemoros) - Vocals | ||
*Iapetos666 | *Iapetos666 | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
* 1994 - ''KAWIR/SIGH'' - split EP with Sigh - Cacophonous | * 1994 - ''KAWIR/SIGH'' - split EP with Sigh - Cacophonous | ||
Revision as of 07:48, 4 July 2010
Kawir, also called Κάβειρος [ˈkavirɔs], is a Greek black metal band, formed in 1993 and based in Athens.
Themes
Their lyrics are in Ancient or Modern Greek and their main themes concern ancient Greek mythology, especially the Kabeiroi, a group of mysterious chtonic deities. Although the band appeared during the second wave of black metal of the early 1990's, it discards the typical satanic themes of this period. On the contrary, Kawir fully participates to the last wave of black metal of the 2000's that has spread across central Europe, being interessed in old, pre-christian traditions.
Members
Current members
- Thertonax (aka Mentor) - Guitars, Vocals
- ES "Erichthonios" - Vocals, Keyboards, Samplers
- Orfni - Lyrics, Female Vocals
- Nosoforos - Bass
- Vriareos - Drums
Former members
- Necroabyssus - Vocals
- Porphyrion - Guitars
- Nikos - Guitars
- Panos - Bass
- Kostas - Drums
- John - Synths
- Eskarth
- Diavelgenus (aka Archemoros) - Vocals
- Iapetos666
Discography
- 1994 - KAWIR/SIGH - split EP with Sigh - Cacophonous
- 1994 - EUMENIDES - EP - Dark Side
- 1995 - TO CAVIRS - Mini LP - Dark Side
- 1997 - TO CAVIRS - CD - Nyx Rec
- 1999 - EPOPTIA - CD - Storm Rec
- 2003 - KAWIR/NOCTERNITY - split EP with Nocternity - Sombre
- 2003 - KAWIR/ZEMIAL - split EP with Zemial - Apocalyptor
- 2004 - EPOPTIA - CD - Solistitium Rec
- 2005 - ARAI - CD - Solistitium Rec
- 2006 - DEI KABEIROI - CD - Kyrck Prod
- 2008 - OPHIOLATREIA - CD - Those Opposed Records