Alvacast
Encyclopedia
Alvacast was a heavy metal
band formed in Uruguay
, in 1985, then based in Canada and is currently inactive. It was one of the most influential bands of the thrash metal scene in South America. This band was support for the thrasher scene of the 80 'with South American bands such as Pentagram
, Massakre
, Volcano and many others.
In 1986, they recorded their first demo, including the song "Fields of Blood," and reminded participants of Montevideo Rock Festival with great success.
The following year he signed to Orpheus and recorded their first album on vinyl, on the edge. The presentation of the album was performed sold-out in the Odeon Theatre in Montevideo. With this work Alvacast travels inside the country, and is positioned as an important number in the "Uruguayan rock" back then.
That same year Alvacast presented in Buenos Aires in the series "Rock of First" (which acted Charly Garcia, Riff, La Torre, among others), to do so then the Rock Theatre in November with Kamikaze Argentina
.
By 1988 the band consolidates. The trade press from around the world recognizes the work and quality of the band. Magazines in Europe say their records and activities.
Participate in Montevideo Rock II. They do some shows in pubs and clubs in Buenos Aires throughout the year, working with Dr. Jekyll, Retrosatan, and Hermetic among others.
In December of '88 travel to Chile where they occur in the capital Santiago de Chile and perform two shows: one at the Estadio Manuel Plaza where technical performance of the band did not meet public expectations and a second show, spectacular and much discussed by the trans-press at the Chile Stadium before more than four thousand (4,000) people.
In 1989 they recorded their second album Innocent ... Until proven otherwise also by Orfeo label records. The good effect of the band in Argentina led to Radio Tripoli Alvacast interested in and edited the group's second album in Argentina. Also publish their two albums in Chile and Venezuela.
They play with Rata Blanca, Lethal, and Jaf Alakran in Argentina nightclub Halley.
In 1990 in addition to becoming the first Uruguayan group play at the Stadium in Buenos Aires
Waterworks, fill it.
, and gradually try to overcome the difficulties of the new medium.
As the child begins to adapt to life in Montreal, Canada and begin to perform shows in small pubs, in Uruguay the third paper is published: "Alvacast Collector" by Perro Andaluz, is a compilation of tapes recorded in Montevideo.
In 1993 strikes the right shows average, equating local bands. They are interviewed by Much Music video chain recorded what would be the video of "Not Guilty ... Until demueste otherwise."
In this year involved with the subject "field of blood" in a collective sound recording for the label "Andalusian Dog", 1 Incandescent with bands like Blues Band, Nickel and Cross.
The following year they released their fourth album in Uruguay, "Black Testaments", edited by Sondor.
Alvacast remains active until the end of '94. Are dissolved and reunited twice, one of them even a momentary departure of original vocalist Charly Lopez.
and Uruguay
at the end of that year. Montreal was in the Jailhouse Rock Cafe on November 21. In Montevideo, Uruguay and the final farewell last show of the band was at The Factory in front of 1,000 people with friends Chopper group (band) on December
29
, 1999 closing a life cycle of these five great musicians.
Currently three of the five members of Alvacast still living in Montreal
, Canada
, the other two, one living in Spain and one in Alberta
, Canada
.
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band formed in Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
, in 1985, then based in Canada and is currently inactive. It was one of the most influential bands of the thrash metal scene in South America. This band was support for the thrasher scene of the 80 'with South American bands such as Pentagram
Pentagram (Chilean band)
Pentagram is a band of Thrash/Death from Chile. Pentagram is still one of the most influential bands in the underground extreme metal world, being recognized by groups like Celtic Frost, Sepultura, At The Gates, Dismember, Napalm Death and Avulsed that even the latest versions of your theme...
, Massakre
Massakre
Massakre is a band of thrash/speed metal with some death this band is known in South America for having brought the Scene Thrasher to Chile.- History :...
, Volcano and many others.
Beginning in Uruguay
The band formed in 1985, made from the beginning by Charly D. Lopez (vocals), Gustavo Rea (bass), Gustavo "Tycho" Artigas (guitar), Clement "Bhil" Lopez (guitar) - who left the group in '88 Leonardo entering Lamela (guitar) and Jorge Villar (drums) developed his debut in Montevideo and surroundings, gradually getting the attention of an audience eager for new proposals.In 1986, they recorded their first demo, including the song "Fields of Blood," and reminded participants of Montevideo Rock Festival with great success.
The following year he signed to Orpheus and recorded their first album on vinyl, on the edge. The presentation of the album was performed sold-out in the Odeon Theatre in Montevideo. With this work Alvacast travels inside the country, and is positioned as an important number in the "Uruguayan rock" back then.
That same year Alvacast presented in Buenos Aires in the series "Rock of First" (which acted Charly Garcia, Riff, La Torre, among others), to do so then the Rock Theatre in November with Kamikaze Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
By 1988 the band consolidates. The trade press from around the world recognizes the work and quality of the band. Magazines in Europe say their records and activities.
Participate in Montevideo Rock II. They do some shows in pubs and clubs in Buenos Aires throughout the year, working with Dr. Jekyll, Retrosatan, and Hermetic among others.
In December of '88 travel to Chile where they occur in the capital Santiago de Chile and perform two shows: one at the Estadio Manuel Plaza where technical performance of the band did not meet public expectations and a second show, spectacular and much discussed by the trans-press at the Chile Stadium before more than four thousand (4,000) people.
In 1989 they recorded their second album Innocent ... Until proven otherwise also by Orfeo label records. The good effect of the band in Argentina led to Radio Tripoli Alvacast interested in and edited the group's second album in Argentina. Also publish their two albums in Chile and Venezuela.
They play with Rata Blanca, Lethal, and Jaf Alakran in Argentina nightclub Halley.
In 1990 in addition to becoming the first Uruguayan group play at the Stadium in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
Waterworks, fill it.
Years in Canada
After trying versioning your songs in English and after publishing a limited number of discs in the United States decide to undertake the trip. The band decided to fully migrate to Canada. Debuted at Station 10 in MontrealMontreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, and gradually try to overcome the difficulties of the new medium.
As the child begins to adapt to life in Montreal, Canada and begin to perform shows in small pubs, in Uruguay the third paper is published: "Alvacast Collector" by Perro Andaluz, is a compilation of tapes recorded in Montevideo.
In 1993 strikes the right shows average, equating local bands. They are interviewed by Much Music video chain recorded what would be the video of "Not Guilty ... Until demueste otherwise."
In this year involved with the subject "field of blood" in a collective sound recording for the label "Andalusian Dog", 1 Incandescent with bands like Blues Band, Nickel and Cross.
The following year they released their fourth album in Uruguay, "Black Testaments", edited by Sondor.
Alvacast remains active until the end of '94. Are dissolved and reunited twice, one of them even a momentary departure of original vocalist Charly Lopez.
The Farewell
In 1999 Alvacast made his last "farewell shows" in CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
at the end of that year. Montreal was in the Jailhouse Rock Cafe on November 21. In Montevideo, Uruguay and the final farewell last show of the band was at The Factory in front of 1,000 people with friends Chopper group (band) on December
December
December is the 12th and last month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with the length of 31 days.December starts on the same day as September every year and ends on the same day as April every year.-Etymology:...
29
29
Year 29 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Geminus and Geminus...
, 1999 closing a life cycle of these five great musicians.
Currently three of the five members of Alvacast still living in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, the other two, one living in Spain and one in Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Discography
- Al borde del abismo (1987)
- Inocente... Hasta que se demuestre lo contrario (1989)
- Para coleccionistas (1992)
- Black Testaments (1994)