Gorefest - Confessions of a Serial Killer [ live ]

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Published 2009-01-06

Gorefest is a Dutch band from the Zeeland region of the Netherlands which was founded in 1989 as a death metal outfit by De Koeyer, Harthoorn, van Schaik and Hoogendoorn.Within two months of existence these four death metal enthusiasts recorded a death metal demo featuring one of the most low-pitched and cavernous voices ever heard in death metal. A Dutch independent label, Foundation 2000, signed them for one album. Before recording Mindloss they first released another demo in 1990, which also received positive feedback. As a supporting act for Carcass they travelled through Belgium and the Netherlands impressing the metal-scene also on stage. Colin Richardson was the producer of 1991's album Mindloss.

Before they toured with Revenant from New Jersey, guitarist Alex van Schaik was replaced by Boudewijn Bonebakker. Not satisfied with Foundation 2000, Gorefest signed a contract in 1992 with Nuclear Blast. Hoogendoorn was dismissed because of lack of interest and drummer Ed Warby (who came from melodic band called Elegy) took his place just two weeks before recording sessions of False which was also produced by Colin Richardson. The album sold relatively well in the Netherlands and Germany for a band of the genre. In the months to come they completed a European tour with Deicide and Atrocity, playing in Germany, Sweden, Spain, Czechoslovakia and England. In 1993 Gorefest played a show at the Dynamo Open Air at Eindhoven. The Eindhoven Insanity was released soon thereafter, featuring this performance. Also in 1993, they toured America as a supporting act for metal band Death.

Erase was recorded in 1994 with producer Pete Coleman and revealed a more mature Gorefest with a different attitude towards traditional death metal. As a result, public opinion towards Gorefest was divided. Erase ,however, proved to be a success as international sales went well through 1994 and 1995. The band reached a broader set of countries in the following tours.

Members:
Jan-Chris de Koeijer
Boudewijn Bonebakker
Frank Harthoorn
Ed Warby

Former members:Alex van Schaik
Marc Hoogendoorn
Rene Merkelbach

Genre(s) :Death metal

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All Comments (21)

@Wolfo-dh5er 3 years ago

2:26 coolest guy on earth
@Terrorsuck 12 years ago

One of the Best Death Metal growls ever.
@robseniuk8151 8 years ago

one of most underrated bands,along with Benediction, awesome musicians
@VojislavJotovic 12 years ago

You can't find bands like this anywhere. And this is legendary. A band that come after 100 years of silence, make an album (show to all newcomers how to play) and go into another 100 years of silence. Now thats art! GOREFEST for all eternity!!!!
@DenEz_TV 5 years ago

The drummer is crazy, what a precise dude! Gorefest rocks!
@blueheronmoving7440 6 years ago

This is the band that got me into death metal when I was 13. I had never heard death metal before. I decided to pick their album up because I liked the cover. Changed my life.
@arrrrtblogspotcom 3 years ago

I was one lucky bastard to be there. Actually in the middle of the mosh pit. Unforgettable.
@aldizon8891 5 years ago

I remember this on Death is just the beginning vhs tape...i rate it 10 .and still loving it in 2019
@luisandrade2837 11 years ago

metalheads are the friendliest people in the world metal till death \m/
@Griuofficial 2 years ago

I've had this on VHS when i was a kid, legends
@FukYourWay 10 years ago

One the of the greatest Death Metal bands of all time!!!No one could touch them for the combination of brutal and melodic tunes at the time!Jan-Chris is a true Legend!!!
@Kleinosch 13 years ago

Unbelievable gig,proud I was there!
@felipeskug4667 7 years ago

DEATH METAL IS FOREVER! !!
@rottencorpse6664 6 years ago

These guys were like the epitome of the old school death metal sound and image around this time.
@ruduwigu7290 5 years ago

Massacre Benediction Grave Gorefest ❤️❤️❤️
@Breezle94 3 years ago

For old school metalheads this is not underrated..its pure death metal! I think those who comment are new school kids that were never born in the 90’s
@giovannideldio 8 years ago

Awesome album! This is one of my favorite songs from it. Killer performance of it!
@chrism1518 2 years ago

2:02, that’s a man who loves what he’s doing. He’s so into the song it’s awesome
@Bylie 5 years ago

After al these years Gorefest still kick balls! Best band and metal festival in The Netherlands. I’m glad to have enjoyed both 🤘
@mendog777 13 years ago

i want that carcass t shirt DAMN IT !!!