Since 1996 Faces Of Madness has been true to itself and to all others. The members grew up together and learned a lot from each others musicianship, arguing, fighting and drinking and as a result becoming best friends. The band is comprised of Diogo Marins (vocals and keys), Marcelo Pinheiro (guitars), Ulysses Carvalho (bass), Piero Franceschi (drums) and Caio Bonini (guitars) From start the very beginning to today. Faces Of Madness released a couple of demo tapes with cult names such as “Hell In Studio”, a first demo offering with very raw ideas along with some cover songs from their early learning period. Following that came, “Endless Grief”, showing a more consistent work and also the first one with original songs and the private early sketches of what would become their known style and “Ancient Lands”, demonstrating songs that would eventually determine the dark metal that Faces Of Madness invented, the combination of several styles of music since all members listen to diverse segments of metal, hard rock and soundtracks without losing it’s melody and aggression.

Combined with dark lyrics and storyboards inspired by the occult both mysterious and evil in nature. “Rusted Memories” was the name of the debut album put out by Destroyer Records, oddly enough since Destroyer Records were known for typically only signing bands of extreme metal. Originally the Rusted album was meant to be a good demo tape, but took the proportions not expected by FOM, the original plan was to get a good record deal and re-record the songs, but with the great acceptance of the material, the decision was mutual, on the bands part and the label. Rusted Memories was a great “door opener” to put Faces Of Madness on the map.

Appropriate magazine coverage, gigs, and capacity crowds made Faces Of Madness even stronger, angry and more ruthless, pushing the weaker bands out of the way. This “hunger” and power are reflected on the latest songs penned by the band. Madness is the word to classify the sound and the themes go from occult books as Necronomicon, stories of Edgar Allan Poe, Viking battles to historical journeys, these shall be on the second Faces Of Madness´ album, called “Locus Horrendus”. If you are tired of the same old fake metal bands you will go crazy with Faces Of Madness, GET IT NOW!!!

	The Ghost Ship Here is a classic fast paced tune in the tradition of early Iron Maiden. With blistering speed and an ear piercing vocal delivery this song powers along like no tomorrow.		Metal/Hardcore
	Arcania With a slow and building intro this song unfolds in true storyboard fashion and unleashes a barrage of in your face metal groove with a total assault on your aural senses.		Metal/Hardcore

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