Bewized - Laceration of Innocence (Casket Music)

Bewized is a four-piece heavy metal/metalcore band from Thessaloniki, Greece, formed in 2007. The current lineup of the band comprises Paschalis Theotokis (lead vocals, guitars) and Pantazis Theotokis (bass) who are the founder members of the band, Orestis Georgiadis (lead guitars) and Kostis Tatsis (drums). Former members were guitarist Theodoris Papadopoulos and drummer Giorgos Gafaridis. Followers of the new wave of american heavy metal vulgarly imprinted by pioneering acts such as Machine Head and Lamb of God, along with metalcore influences from Trivium and Killswitch Engage, Bewized forged their own sound, shaping it notably unique.

“Carved Upon Your Bones” was their first attempt to establish their presence in the underground metal community. It was a self-financed EP with 4 songs, that was released in the early of 2008, which drew favorable reviews from the Press (Metal Hammer,GR issue April 08). This EP was a propitious approach, but only a compelling force to come and settle into existance. What labels bewized is fully depicted on their more mature debut full-length album (11 songs) entitled: “The Scorch of Rage”, recorded at Noise Factory Studios (Thessaloniki, Greece) by Christian Rahm and mixed by Fotis Demertzis at Mix Studios (Thessaloniki, Greece). Bob Katsionis has also directed their first official video for the track “Laceration of Innocence”.

“Through this work, you reach the ultimate state of anger and rage, overwhelmed by face-melting aggresive breakdowns while at the same time all such feelings are scorched by soothing melodic patterns drenched in a perfect harmony” states Paschalis who also undertook the production and the artwork of this album. The concomitant lyrics describe the different aspects of human nature, personal struggles and coping with situations such as death, social disparity, addiction and higher ideals. For further information, visit band’s official websites.