Encrimson'd

History

The band Encrimson'd formed during the summer of 1999 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. With minor member changes, the group's current lineup was solidified. Sharing a natural musical and philosophical connection, Shaun Koelsch (guitar), Jared Mason (drums) and Chris Danecek (bass and vocals) began forging unique black metal. Four of the compositions were recorded on 'Demo-Summer '99'. Due to academic pursuits the brotherhood temporarily parted ways. Koelsch studied classical guitar at St. Thomas University in St. Paul while Mason took up percussion studies at MusicTech College in Minneapolis. Meanwhile the summer work was being promoted and received enthusiastic response from various underground metal media sources.

As caustic winter winds set over the land, Ecrimson'd took up arms once again and sculpted two monumental tracks recorded on 'Demo-Winter '99'. In order to explore the essence of voice and rhythm unbound by prescribed patters, the majority of the vocals on this demo were improvised, giving this material an experimental quality.

By summer 2000 Encrimson'd had developed a scathing style of black metal deeply influenced by rural medieval and folk themes. Creating their most advanced work to date, 'Demo-Summer '00' was recorded with unprecedented sound quality and was locally circulated. During this time, the band played successful shows in the Minneapolis area and received label interest for their newest material. Encrimson'd entered the studio to record a full-length album. The new self-released debut 'Agrarian Menace' has now been unleashed, and it is ready to plow over the land. Combining primitive force and elegant melody, Encrimson'd craft a unique style of black metal which invokes the darkest and the brightest of emotions. Encrimson'd beckons the peasant within us all.

(source: the official Encrimson's website)