Bewized

Bewized is a four-piece groove metal / metalcore band from Thessaloniki, Greece, formed in 2007. The band is currently signed to Noisehead Records and have released one demo EP and two studio albums.

Bewized
Bewized in 2013
Background information
OriginThessaloniki, Greece
GenresGroove metal, metalcore
Years active2007–present
LabelsNoisehead, Casket
Websitebewizedofficial.com
Members
  • Paschalis Theotokis
  • Pantazis Theotokis
  • Orestis Georgiadis
  • Akis Tsiantis
Past members
  • Kostis Tatsis
  • Theodoris Papadopoulos
  • Giorgos Gafaridis

History

Formation and demo EP (2007–2008)

Bewized is the brainchild of Paschalis Theotokis who, along with his younger brother Pantazis Theotokis, co-founded the band in 2007. Carved Upon Your Bones was the quartet's first attempt to establish their presence in the underground metal community. A self-financed demo EP was released in 2008,[1] which drew favorable reviews from the local press.[2]

The Scorch of Rage (2009–2011)

In November 2010, Bewized signed a deal with Casket Music[3] (a division of Copro Records, UK) for a worldwide release of The Scorch of Rage. Late 2010 also found them with their first official video directed by Bob Katsionis (Nightrage, Rotting Christ, Suicidal Angels) for the track "Laceration of Innocence".[4] Numerous sources reproduced their stuff; from video hosts, webzines, TV shows to online radio stations, along with some positive album reviews from the press, ultimately led Bewized to see a global recognition and exposure.[5][6] In order to promote their album, shows were scheduled, but part of them went through on a UK tour[7] spanning from 16 to 31 July 2011.

Bewized parted ways with drummer Kostis Tatsis; Akis Tsiantis took on the duties behind the drums.[8]

Undead Legacy (2012–2016)

Bewized entered the studio in December 2012, and in less than a month, they had finished the recordings of their sophomore album. The CD was recorded at StelthSound / Red House Studios by Stelios "Stelth" Koslidis (Head Cleaner, Human Rejection) and Emmanouil Hermano Tselepis.[9] They announced that the production, mixing and mastering of the album would be undertaken by Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Arkaea) at Woodward Avenue Studios in Ontario, Canada, but kept guest appearances in silence.

In March 2013, they revealed that Jon Howard from Threat Signal and Björn "Speed" Strid from Soilwork[10] would be featured as guest vocalists on their forthcoming album.[11] Later this year, Bewized signed with Noisehead Records to distribute Undead Legacy, a worldwide release set for 28 October 2013.[12][13] In support of this second album, they set off and toured Greece from 7 to 21 December 2013.[14][15] Early 2014 found them supporting German metal band Caliban for a hometown show.[16] They also opened for the American band Unearth later the same year,[17] and for the Swedish quintet Adept in 2015.[18]

Their headline touring record was enhanced by two European runs, "The Tempest Across Europe Tour Pt. 1", visiting seven countries during 26 February and 10 March 2015,[19] and "The Tempest Across Europe Tour Pt. 2", visiting five countries (Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain and Czech Republic) in April[20] and July 2016.[21]

Musical style

Followers of the new wave of American heavy metal (NWOAHM) imprinted by pioneering bands such as Machine Head and Lamb of God, along with metalcore influences from Trivium and Killswitch Engage, Bewized forged their own sound, shaping it into something notably their own.[3] Most of their songs are overwhelmed by hefty groovy riffs mixed with aggressive breakdowns while at the same time, clean-sung choruses add harmony.

Band members
Timeline

Discography
Studio albums
EPs
  • Carved Upon Your Bones (2008)

References
  1. "Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  2. Petkanas, Zisis (10 November 2010). "Bewized interview" (in Greek). Rockoverdose.gr. Archived from the original on 4 March 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  3. "Copro Records – Artist News, Releases, Reviews". Archived from the original on 30 September 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  4. Musicgoesdown (26 October 2010). "Bewized – Laceration Of Innocence [New Video]". Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  5. Esteban Egurrola, Jose (15 May 2012). "BEWIZED - THE SCORCH OF RAGE | ALBUMS, DISCOS" (in Spanish). Metalcry.com. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  6. Roland (18 May 2012). "Bewized - The Scorch of Rage (2011)" (in Hungarian). Femforgacs.hu. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  7. Arthur, Ty (15 July 2012). "Bewized Announces U.K. Tour | News". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  8. "New drummer for Bewized" (in Greek). Rockoverdose.gr. 24 August 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  9. Velasco, Dany (3 September 2012). "BEWIZED PORTADA Y FECHA DE SU NUEVO DISCO | NOTICIAS" (in Spanish). Metalcry.com. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  10. "BEWIZED: Lyric Video For 'Heart Bled Dry' Featuring SOILWORK Singer | News". Blabbermouth.net. 2 November 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  11. "BEWIZED videclip cu versuri "Heart Bled Dry" | Stiri" (in Romanian). Stagereport.ro. 2 November 2013. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  12. Casiddu, Alex (5 September 2013). "Bewized: Nuevo album ad ottobre" (in Italian). Truemetal.it. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  13. Sheila (3 September 2013). "BEWIZED ink deal with Noiseheadrecords + new album 'Undead Legacy' to be released in October | News". Planetmosh.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  14. "Bewized's "Undead Legacy" Greek Tour | News". Metalpaths.com. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  15. "BEWIZED: Tour dates announced" (in Greek). Rockhard.gr. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  16. "BEWIZED: Tour Documentary Video Released | News". Metalpaths.com. 8 February 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  17. "Unearth, Kin Beneath Chorus, Endsight, Bewized, Above Us The Waves, Dagger Of Betrayal" (in Greek). rocking.gr. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  18. "Adept live in Thessaloniki! + Bewized / In Search of Atlantis / New World Disorder / Circus Veil" (in Greek). musicmash.gr. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  19. "BEWIZΕD: Aνακοίνωσαν νοτιοανατολική ευρωπαϊκή περιοδεία" (in Greek). metalhammer.gr. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  20. Karagiannidis, Panagiotis (4 April 2016). "BEWIZED ANNOUNCE SOUTHWESTERN EUROPEAN TOUR" (in Greek). Metalpaths.com. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  21. Μπουδούρη, Κατερίνα (27 November 2015). "BEWIZED: Ανακοίνωσαν τη συμμετοχή τους στο AMF (Τσεχία)!" (in Greek). Feelarocka.com. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
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