HeavyHardMetalmania: NECRONOMICON Beware Of The Beast

Thrash Metal

Hertingen Germany

Xtreem Music

NECRONOMICON was founded 1983 by Freddy, Axel and Lala in South Germany. The three musicians, originally from the punk scene, succumbed quickly to the influence of bands like Motörhead and Metallica. In 1984 the guys met Jogi – the second guitarist and the band was complete.

In 1986 NECRONOMICON signed their first contract with GAMA and released their debut album 'NECRONOMICON'. The album rised quickly to become a sure-fire success and was celebrated pitilessly as a cult in the underground scene and countless Fanzines worldwide. The mixture of hard thrash with punk influences found an eager followers all over the world.

One year later the 2nd album 'APOCALYPTIC NIGHTMARE' appeared and at the same time the member founding, Lala left the band. The 'ESCALATION' album was followed by a big Eastern tour. On bass for the studio jobs were Freddy and Jogi, because they still had no bass-substitutes. The album developed to a Thrash-jewel in the scene; until now. Then the hell awakes.

NECRONOMICON discontinued the contract with GAMA-Records, because inconsistencies appeared and the pay-back did not happend. Indeed, GAMA got the complete rights for 10 years and prohibated any publications under this name. Any other band would have broken now; but not these guys.

After a long lawsuit, a lot of annoyance and a lot of lost money they came out of this dark chapter and produced the 'SCREAMS' album in 1993... again with a new bass player. And again the band had to accept a rabbit punch. The complete rehearsal room burned down and with it the entire equipment. The owner of D&S-Records strangely vanished into thin air after publishing and the band was left behind empty-handed once again.

Then the Nu-Metal scene started to roll and Thrash Metal moved to the background.

The next infernal gate was opened.

In 2001 NECRONOMICON had to accept her biggest lost: guitarist Jogi felt ill with Tinnitus. At this point any other band surely would have broken up. Not NECRONOMICON.
The band was searching in the local area to found a new guitar player and good friend. Andi (Andreas Gern). After the demo production '... POSSESSED AGAIN!' the band published in 2004 the praised 5th album 'CONSTRUCTION OF EVIL' by REMEDY RECORDS. The deal was consciously fixed for one year.

In 2007 NECRONOMICON separated from Jörn Rüters, because the desired success hadn't taken place. ….despite sensational feedback and a huge sigh of relief from the fan community, because NECRONOMICON was still alive.

In the end of 2007 they recorded the long player 'REVENGE OF THE BEAST'. It was re-produced by Achim Köhler and it became a damn jackhammer! In appreciation and respect to the fans, NECRONOMICON produced 'REVENGE OF THE BEAST' on their own a second time - in 80's style - raw and brutal. Both productions were released together on a special edition for the 25th anniversary.

NECRONOMICON signed with the Spanish label “Xtreem Music” for one year – mostly for the fans, to be able to get the new album 'REVENGE OF THE BEAST' worldwide.
The drums were played by Andre Hilger (Rage), a good friend of Freddy who offered his services to put another highlight on the album. Another reason was the fact that Axel had the wish to withdraw himself from the music industry. After the Russia tour in 2008, Axel left the band and handed over the drumsticks to Klaus Enderlin who integrated himself perfectly at the European Tour.

Now the circular problems with the bass were fixed: they had found a „new one“. Andi N. (Andreas Nagel) who also quickly integrated himself as part of the band. In addition to playing the bass Nagel lends his vocal talent along with Freddy, creating a great result.

Then Freddy found the 5th member of the band. Timo (Timo Weis) working with the sound (He serves the console). His role is very important in the bands network.
The best solution for the future.

What will happen in 2010?
The new production is being tackled. In addition, the band is thinking about a new edition of the first 3 Necro albums in addition to live recordings. The new video is coming and above all.... touring in Europe, in Eastern and South America.

One highlight was already announced by the band: Together with Sword Brother Production / Volker Rabe and Patricia Thomas / Managemaent & Promotion, a new and very promising team was completed, which everybody makes a slip a lot.

The book is open again. Thrash is contagious. Beware of the beast!