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THE CREATION - 1990 - 1995
first formed under the name ' Euthanasia' as a thrash metal act by remaining member Michael and Carlo. Both amatuer guitarists, their influences in venom, bathory and slayer pathed the way in experimenting guitar techniques and riffing. Music patterns were born, oriental and dark and their partnership in music grew deeper. Their fellow collegues being both novices in drums and bass playing, never advanced, leaving no choice but to recruit other members. Dino joined ranks behind the battery. Now being a four piece with member Will 'Grizzly' (former Norm Rejection vocalist) ..boards. Their aim in performing live bought in Rex in the scene, an awesome bassist. His music mastery enhanced what Michael and Carlo created, thus making Lithomancy and athmosphical death metal band. Mike also took the vocal role, lyrics dealing in egyptology which also compliments their music and occult. Tracks like the Neophyte Ceremony, Osiris On-Nophris and Madame Zarathusera were the source for moshpits during thier first appearance at the 'Rock for the Fort' held at the Rinella Fort in 1995. Hailed as one of the promising bands, Lithomancy took part in The Lobotomy gig held at The white rocks complex in early 1996
DARK AND A NEW DAWN - 1998 - 2001
The lobotomy performance was the last appearance without their knowing. James (ex-Biblical Infamy vocalist) joined in as Mike wanted to concentrate on guitar work. Will 'Grizzly' departed, bringing in Jean Pierre ..boards. A 6 piece band, music matured constructed what is still now to this day, 'Witness of Eternity' , the signature track for Lithomancy. a few months after its creation, foundation partner Carlo decided to quit with new vox james. Leaving no other choice in recruiting a guitarist, Lithomancy members disbanded. As to Mike and Dino, Lithomancy was laid dormant for 3 years. The call from Horus's Witness of Eternity made Dino convince Mike in re summoming Lithomancy. A.J. Burd, an englishborn guitarist joined in the new force. John, at that time a.k.a Warslut entered ..board duties. Now being a 4 peice band, they created new tracks, only leaving Witness of Eternity from the old batch. 'Dawn' and 'Darkest Sincerity' were the early composed as well as 'The Tragic Sunset' Rex re joined on bass guitars. Mike decided to quit guitar playing, only to take the vocal role. Martyriums's guitarist 'Pjanca' joined in but only for a short term. Scheduled as a supporting band for Beheaded in Nevember 2000, Lithomancy re appeared after 4 years. A string of gigs were set ahead for Lithomancy, featuring in the festival 'Rock in the Woods' and Grimreaper festival in december 2000 and Febraury 2001. They played rock cafe again with arachnid in April. A.J. Burd, the man behind the guitar decided to find fortune in the U.K. His last official apperance was in 'Strings' together with Achiral in August 2001. David 'Parker' (Beheaded ex-guitarist) joined in......for a short term due to Beheaded's North American tour. Malcolm from Canniria joined ranks on guitars, John decided to quit keyboards with the band due to musical influences. Auditions for a second guitarist and a keyboard replacment started. In October 2002, James and Dave a.k.a Croolis joined in on guitars and keyboards respectively. The unlucky spell of 2 guitarists was summoned again which saw the departure of Malcolm, leaving new guy James to have the full responsability on guitar work
THE COMEBACK - 2002- 2005
The band has lost sense of direction. Constant line up changes brought only discourage, mainly for long time members under the banner of Lithomancy for 12 years, Mike, Dino and Rex. Dave and James joined ranks and gave new life and direction to Lithomancy. Followed by a string of performances including both the broadband gathering festivals as well with local pioneers Beheaded and Forsaken. Broadband Gathering II was the last apperance for Lithomancy in public.
PRESENT DAY - 2007
After 2 years of working on new material and polishing the whole repertoir, Lithomancy are back. The comback gig 'oldschool resurgence' at remedy with local thrash pioneers X-Vandals at remedy was a huge success as well as the Extreme Metal Festival held at the Motecristo wine vaults. The 'oldschool resurgence II' again hosted at remedy together with thrash metal brothers X-VANDALS was another great success as it marks the end of our performances for this year.
FORMER GUITARIST A.J.BURD HAS RE JOINED LITHOMANCY.
although the band had always performed with one guitarist, finally we will have a full line-up as it has been a priority to seek a second and suitable guitarist. We have been informed for quite some time that the arrival of former member A.J. BURD was imminent. Since his arrival he has already rehearsed with the band. Our main job now is the recording of the promo CD.