Mastifal

SOME FACTS ABOUT MASTIFAL:
MASTIFAL is one of the most promising metal bands in Argentina. They have been rocking in the free world for more than 10 years and earned the recognition of thousands of metalheads and specialized media reporters all over the world.
MASTIFAL is the living proof that a band must evolve to survive in the metal scene: they started out as a Thrash Metal act but, as time went by, they developed into a shattering and eargrinding Death Metal band. Nevertheless, no one could say that even though they are a million years away from where they started, they actually forgot where they came from.
If you like AT THE GATES, DIMENSION ZERO, CENTINEX, DYING FETUS, ABORTED OR DECAPITATED, you should definetely check this band out!
.- Name of the band: MASTIFAL
.- Meaning: Prince of demons.
.- Taken from: Collin de Plancy, Jacques - Dictionnaire Infernal (1818)
.- Formed: JAN 95
.- Genre: Thrash – Death
.- Current Line-Up:
Miguel A. Maciel: Vocals
Diego Conte: Guitar
Matías Munighini: Guitar
Alex G. Martín: Bass and backing vocals
Rubén d. Barreto: Drums
.- TIME LINE
1995 – Mastifal is formed in Colon, Province of Entre Ríos, Argentina.
1997 – Diego joins the band.
1998 – Ebola, the first demo, is recorded.
2000 – The first full-length, “Holocausto mental”, is released. Marcelo (guitars and vocals) leaves Mastifal. Miguel and Matías join the band.
2001 – Andrés and Rubén leave Mastifal. Alex joins the band as bass player.
2002 – A new demo, Nuevo Mundo Artificial, is recorded. Rubén comes back from Spain.
2003 – “Desde las tinieblas”, the second full length, is recorded.
2004 – Mastifal performs as support act for Cannibal Corpse (USA), Dismember (SWEDEN), Behemoth (POLAND), Masacre (COLOMBIA), and tours in Chile and Uruguay.
2005 – Carnivora, the third full-length, is recorded and released. Mastifal performs as support act for Pandemia (CZECH REPUBLIC).
2006 – The band takes part in the GesellRock and CosquinRock festivals. Performs as support act for Deicide (USA), Destruction (GERMANY), and plays for the first time at Obras Stadium as support act for Fear Factory (USA).
2006 – The official release concert of Carnivora takes place. A DVD and a LIVE ALBUM are recorded at a threatre for more than 900 people.
2007 – Mastifal performs as support act for Arch Enemy (SWEDEN), Krisiun (BRASIL), Testament (USA) and takes part once again of the CosquinRock festival. The DVD and the LIVE CD are released.
.- Discography:
1998 – Ebola (7 track demo)
2000 – Holocausto mental (11 track CD + interactive bonus)
2002 – Nuevo mundo artificial (4 tracks Demo)
2003 – Desde las tinieblas (14 track CD + interactive bonus)
2005 – From the Darkness (Brazilian version. 14 track CD + interactive bonus)
2005 – Carnivora (13 track CD)
2006 – Desde las tinieblas Digipack Re-edition + 3 bonus tracks
2007 – Carnivora English version Japanese Edition (Spiritual Beast)
2007 – Vehemente (DVD+ live CD)
.- Important shows:
1999 – First show at Cemento, along with Nepal for the commemoration of the latter´s 14 years of existence.
2000 – Presenting "Holocausto mental" at Cement, along with Nepal.
2001 – At Cemento, along with Malon.
2003 – At Teatro colonial along with Horcas.
2004 – At Cemento along with Cannibal Corpse (USA), Dismember (SWEDEN), Behemoth (POLAND), at Cromañon along with Masacre (COLOMBIA), at Showcenter theatre, at Hangar along with Lethal. Presentation of Desde las tinieblas. Domestic touring. Tours throughout Chile and Uruguay.
2005 – Pandemia (Czech Republic). Domestic touring.
2006 – Gesell Rock and Cosquin rock festivals (Alma fuerte, Horcas, o’connor, Brujería (MEXICO), OBRAS with Fear Factory (USA), Deicice (USA) and Destruction (Germany). At El Teatro, official release concert of Carnivora and Shooting of DVD+ Live CD.
2007 – Teatro Flores along with Arch Enemy (SUECIA), Krisium (BRAZIL), Testament (USA), Cosquin Rock festival. Metal Fest in Montevideo, Uruguay.along with bands from Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
.- Cities visited:
La Plata, Junín, 25 de Mayo, Venado Tuerto, El Ortondo, Rosario, San Nicolás, San José, Colón, Mar del Plata, Gesell, Cosquin, Bahía Blanca, Gral. Roca, Neuquen, Bariloche, El Bolsón, Santiago de Chile, Concepción [Chile], Montevideo [Uruguay], among others.
DISCOGRAPHY:
The band made its debut record, HOLOCAUSTO MENTAL in May of 2000. The album contains eleven songs, which are: Holocausto Mental, Devastación, Espectáculo Macabro, Apodado Hijo del Diablo, Privado de la Libertad, Ebola, Indiferencia, Lenta Muerte, Cuando el Sol Crucifique mi Nombre, Fábrica de Monos and La Plegaria del Obrero.
"DESDE LAS TINIEBLAS" is the title of the second Album of MASTIFAL in their Spanish version, recorded entirely in digital format, mixed and mastered at "La nave de Oseberg" studios between January and July of 2003.
"FROM THE DARKNESS" is the title of the second Album of MASTIFAL in their English version, Published in Brazil by Rock Machine Records www.rockmachine.com.br
CARNIVORA is MASTIFAL´s latest work. Completely recorded, mixed and mastered at "La Nave de Oseberg" studios between July and August, 2005. Mixed and mastered by Martín Toledo; artistic production by Miguel Roldán (V8 Logos Cruel Adicción). Featuring Sergio Fernández Ribnikov and Sebastián Nuñez as guest keyboard players. Completely recorded both in Spanish and in English, just like the previous record. Translation and adaptation of the lyrics into English by Sergio Fernández Ribnikov. Released as a triptych digipack, the astounding artwork of which was made by www.2donline.com.ar. Said record comes with a high-quality 16 sheet booklet and 13 shattering tunes. CARNIVORA is MASTIFAL´s most powerful and elaborate record to-date.