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| image: Artist / Music Group / Band: Ancient Necropsy, Genre: Metal / Death Metal / Brutal Death Metal, Country: Colombia. |
The Beginning
Although I had been fascinated by recorders and magnetic tapes since I was a child, it wasn't until 1992 that I began my formal education in music. Particularly, concerning the guitar. So I began amassing a library of my favorite books and began my own musical education. But it wasn't until 1998 that I started making my own art. "Iv Ancient j".
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| image: Artist: IvancientJ; Location: Iaj Studios, Medellín, Colombia. |
Ancient Necropsy is a Technical Brutal Death Metal / Brutal Death Metal, Slam Death Metal one-man band, founded in 1998 by musician and artist Iván J.
As one of the pioneers of Colombian death metal bands, this has been musically inspired by the great exponents of extreme metal like Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Morbid Angel, Sepultura, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse, Death, Unleashed, Suffocation, etc. However, he has always added his own colors, intricate compositions, strict calculations, and superhuman speed, making this project one of the pioneers in the musical genre "Technical Death Metal" in America.
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| Image: Ancient Necropsy Logo |
Many factors have influenced the project's lyric concept, but it is worth noting that documentaries such as: “Quest for The Lost Civilization” by the Scottish author "Graham Hancock". Who Captivated my attention with his stories about the mysteries of the ancient world.
Themes about how brutality takes control of some human beings and other living beings. About how religion and other alienations imposed by some societies, regardless of the geographical area they come from, have triggered cruel and inhumane acts, which have transcended and changed the history of humanity.
Also, I was inspired by old movies and "Class B" horror movies to create my own scripts.
Chronology
The origins of this project could be traced back to the years 95 or 96, but it was actually until the year 98 that we were able to save and buy our own instruments. From there, we began to transform imagination into sound.
1998
The first 3 songs under the name "Asgard" are completed.
These songs are:
1. Spirits of Hate.
2. Ancient Necropsy.
3. Abducted By a Killer Martian.
(This last work was inspired by some stories of people who claim to have been abducted by extraterrestrial beings).
(In this work you can also appreciate what would be one of the first brutal technical death metal rhythms recorded in the history of South American metal.)
In the early days, we used to record some rehearsals on blank tapes.
Although at the time, we recorded many songs on cassettes." We only did it to self-evaluate and make plans to improve our work. but not with the intention of publishing or commercializing them. Personally, I've never been drawn to homemade format recordings.
So we decided to wait a little longer. "until we had better auditory detail recordings and could sell them to the public." Those cassettes were incinerated. so that no one could have them, though there are rumors that someone with quick hands used a distraction to harm one of my copies for their personal collection.
1999-2000
In this period, we tried to go a step further, since concerts in empty fields or public schools were common, but in my case, after doing it for several months, I lost interest in this kind of events, and I began to find much more suitable spaces for my musical style, Like as underground metal clubs, and pubs with amazing underground metal bands.
2001
This year, I felt captivated to record this demo. The first 9 songs were done.
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| To listen to Demonstration of madness & hate. 3rd edition, press here |
On those days I had a meeting with the band members. We spoke about recording a new album, but the other members did not care so much, they wanted to play, but just for fun, not for making albums and selling them. I had more interest in the underground movement, so I decided to continue the band as a man band. and record this record in September and November of 2001.
(An interesting fact: I remember recording the guitars for the demo while the Twin Towers were being attacked on 911; I remember being in shock while watching the news while I was playing). I am still deeply sorry for these heinous crimes against our American friends).
2002
At that time, I began to play in more professional environments, next to labels such as Mutilated Records (old) and the legendary band Purulent, with whom we began a series of musical events in the main cities of the national territory.
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| Image: Colombian brutal death metal artist, Author: Obscene Productions |
Ancient Necropsy, together bands like: Goretrade (Pereira), Carnal (Armenia), Purulent (Bogota), Saproffago (Armenia), Mental Apraxia (Armenia), Masturbation (Armenia), Disoluto (Neiva), Suppuration (Bogotá), Inbreeding Sick (Cartago), Carnivore Diprosopus (Bogota), Phalogore (Bogotá), ERF (Santa rosa de cabal), wormeaten (Bogotá), Mindly Rotten (Circacia), Evil darkness (Armenia), My plague (Bogotá ). We started numerous concerts among the other dozens of bands in the genre in places like: Quindío, Risaralda, Cundinamarca, Valle del Cauca, Huila etc.
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| Artist / MusicGroups: Purulent, Ancient Necropsy, Obscene Productions |
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| Image Metal flyer: Death Metal Artist: Fleshless, Ancient Necropsy, Carnal, Saproffago; LocationCreated: Armenia, Quindio. |
2003
This year, the Self-titled album Ancient Necropsy Is recorded.
This record work was published under 3 record labels simultaneously. Mutilated Records, Goregiastic Records on New York y Nice to Eat your Records from Cz Republic, Europe.
This work sold 2 thousand copies in the first year and was distributed in more than 20 countries.
Also, I continue the habitual gigs in the country of Colombia.
2004
This year, Ancient Necropsy received the invitation for its first international tour through countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile.
I was very enthusiastic about this project. I traveled to Bogotá for 3 weeks to prepare for this tour with the musicians Beto Martínez (Drummer for Purulent, Suppuration), and Ricardo (Horn crowned) on bass.
With the team ready, we traveled along 26 cities. We never imagined doing a gig with this kind of music.
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| Image: Artist: Ancient Necropsy, Performing a live show in Lima, Perú |
It was great to be playing on stages by the sea, in desert areas, and even in snowy Andean mountains. We only have those memorable memories of those who attended our art and music meetings. With a paper map and Internet cafes, which were our guide to reach these remote territories. And so, one by one, we could make our events successful.
After this adventure, I return to Colombia to continue the recording of the records "Pain and Suffering" of Suppuration and "Deformed King´s Mummification". This album was released in New York on October 31st of this year.
2005
The album Apocalyptic Empire was recorded but not released yet. for a while, I continue making some shows in Colombia.
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| Artist: IvancientJ, Playing Drums, Album: Apocalyptic Empire |
2007
During this period, the album "Apocalyptic Empire" is released in the Czech Republic, Europe.
2008
I took my first music break and started doing some studies. However, I start working on some specific events.
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| Image: Colombian Metal Artist "Ancient Necropsy" performing a live show. |
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| image: Ancient Necropsy, Apocalyptic Empire tour 2008 |
2011
In May of this year the album "Sanctuary Beyond the Infinite" was recorded and published in countries such as the Czech Republic, the United States, and Russia.
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| Image: Cd Album; Artist: Ancient Necropsy; Album: Sanctuary Beyond The Infinite |
Listen to the album "Sanctuary Beyond the Infinite" here.
Watch the official video clips of this album here:
Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite albums. However, I was not satisfied because I had to do it excitingly. It took me only one month to complete the recording and compilation of this material. However, the master copy can be sent quickly, and we were able to meet all of our objectives for this album.
(As a curious fact, we can reveal that this work is currently being re-recorded. A new version of this album may be released in the future, which, in my opinion, it should have been. I hope you like the newest version.2012.
For the second time, I make a tour of Ecuador. At this time, I was invited along with the best exponents of the genre in that country. They received me with warmth and respect. Thank you, Ecuador!
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| Image: Artist: Ancient Necropsy Performing a live show; Date: 2012; Genre: Metal; Location: El triunfo Guayas, Ecuador. |
2013.
The promotional tour of "Sanctuary Beyond the Infinite" in Colombia and Ecuador ends. It was a successful tour. Thank you, guys!
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| Image:Artist / Music Group: Ancient Necropsy; Place: Colombia. |
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| Image:Artist / Music Group: Ancient Necropsy Sanctuary Beyond The Infinite Tour Place: Colombia |
2014-2015
During this time, unpublished material is recorded, and the work entitled "Sepulchral Profanation" is done.
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| Artist: Ancient Necropsy; Album: Sepulchral Profanation; Year 2015 |
Listen to the album Sepulchral Profanation. here!!
This album is unique in that it was created using themes that had previously been developed throughout the artist's career.
However, due to conceptual or stylistic differences from the rest of the previous releases, they were unable to contribute to any album.
This album is unique in that it was created with themes that had previously been developed throughout AN's career but could not be included in any previous album due to conceptual differences or differences with the rest of the previous releases. But, in the end, I knew the songs were so good that they deserved to be on their own album, separate from the traditional discography.
As a result, I made some changes and brought this great work to life, and I'd like to thank several friends and colleagues, as well as Jon Zig (North American illustrator), for their help.
The promotional tour of this album had approximately 20 presentations nationwide.
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| Image: Artist: Ancient Necropsy, Sepulchral Profanation Tour; Place: Colombia; |
The album acquires its distribution license for countries such as Japan and the USA.
Videos related to this album:
Other relevant facts about Ancient Necropsy:
During the creative process, my works could be published in countries such as the USA, the Czech Republic, Russia, Germany, Spain, and Mexico, and distributed in more than 50 countries.
Ancient Necropsy has traveled more than 6,000 kilometers from north to south, over the imposing, majestic ancestral Andes mountain range. the largest mountain range on planet Earth.
Between Barranquilla and Antofagasta Chile, we have visited 39 cities, and in some of them, we have repeated at least 10 presentations.
list of cities in which we have participated:
Extra notes:
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| History Channel - The Forbidden Bible (2020). |
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| Ancient Necropsy - The Gatekeeper of the Universe (2002). In February 2020, One of the world's most important history and entertainment channels, The History Channel, released a video in February 2020 where the artwork on the cover is too similar to the artwork on the cover of Ancient Necropsy's video "The Gatekeeper of the Universe." We are enchanted, whether by inspiration or coincidence. We love your series and work! |
| About Ancient Necropsy: | |
| Artist | Ancient Necropsy |
| Genres | Metal, Death Metal, Brutal Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, Slam Death Metal, Heavy Metal, Rock |
| Category | Music, Artist, Band, Heavy metal, Metal Band |
| Country | Colombia |
| Location | Medellín |
| Labels | An-Records, Mutilated Records, Nice Toe Eat You Records, Goregiastic Records |
| Illustrators | Jon Zig (USA), Mark Cooper (USA), Andrey Kroms (Belarus) |
| Digital artwork | IAJ Entertainment |
| Active from | 1998 |
Line up, Live session musicians:
David Montoya: Live drummer 2007-PresentCarlos Andres Penagos: Live drummer (2012)
Billy: Live Bass player (2015-2017)
Alberto Drunks Martinez: Live drummer 2003-2007
written by Ivan J.
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