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| genre = [[Black metal]]
| genre = [[Black metal]]
| years_active = since 1998
| years_active = since 1998
| label = [[Sombre Records]]<br />[[Eerie Art Records]]<br />[[Worship Him Records]]<br />[[Forces of Satan Records]]<br />[[Regain Records]]
| label = [[Sombre Records]]<br />[[Eerie Art Records]]<br />[[Worship Him Records]]<br />[[Forces of Satan Records]]<br />[[Regain Records]]
| website = [http://www.black-flame.net black-flame.net]
| website = [http://www.black-flame.net black-flame.net]
| current_members = [[Cardinale Italo Martire]]<br />[[Serpentrax]]<br />[[Massimo Altomare (m:A Fog)|m:A Fog]]
| current_members = Cardinale Italo Martire<br />[[Massimo Altomare (m:A Fog)|m:A Fog]]
| past_members =
| past_members =
| notable_instruments =
| notable_instruments =
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==History==
==History==
Black Flame was formed by [[Cardinale Italo Martire]], [[Serpentrax]] and [[Massimo Altomare (m:A Fog)|m:A Fog]] in 1998and the lineup has remained the same ever since. They started playing black metal in a fashion generally perceived as "cold and raw" by the black metal scene, strongly influenced by the occult both musically and lyrically. They released their first two demos in 2001 and 2002, followed by several live performances. A 7" EP was released in 2002, and their first full-length album, ''The Third Revelation'', came out in 2003. This album included a [[cover version]] of the [[Mortuary Drape]] song "Abbot", with [[Mortuary Drape]]'s original vocalist, Wildness Perversion on vocals,<ref>[http://www.musicmight.com/linkto/artist/{7BD68F79-8CB2-4ED1-A1AF-15A92C9 MORTUARY DRAPE | Unique, Detailed Biography | MusicMight]</ref> a clear statement of a band deeply rooted in the old school of extreme metal. Their second full-length album, ''Torment and Glory'', was released by [[Eerie Art Records]] in 2004. After doing some more live work, the band again returned to the studio and released their third full-length album, ''Conquering Purity'', in May 2006, an album which was very well received.<ref>[http://www.globaldomination.se/reviews/black-flame-conquering-purity Global Domination | Reviews | Black Flame: Conquering purity<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Reviews applauded in particular what was seen as the incredible intensity of the work and its genuine roots in the late 1980s' sound. The album featured Peter Kubik, guitarist from the Austrian band [[Abigor]], as songwriter.<ref>[http://www.blackterrormetal.com/site/modules.php?name=MReviews&op=show&rid=1736 Blackterrormetal.com | Album | Black Flame - Conquering Purity<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2006, Black Flame became the first band to sign on [[Forces of Satan Records]], the [[Norway|Norwegian]] record label run by [[Gorgoroth]] guitarist and founder [[Infernus]].<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=70162 Blabbermouth.Net - Gorgoroth Guitarist Launches Forces Of Satan Records<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Black Flame was formed by Cardinale Italo Martire, Serpentrax and [[Massimo Altomare (m:A Fog)|m:A Fog]] in . They started playing black metal in a fashion generally perceived as "cold and raw" by the black metal scene, strongly influenced by the occult both musically and lyrically. They released their first two demos in 2001 and 2002, followed by several live performances. A 7" EP was released in 2002, and their first full-length album, ''The Third Revelation'', came out in 2003. This album included a [[cover version]] of the [[Mortuary Drape]] song "Abbot", with [[Mortuary Drape]]'s original vocalist, Wildness Perversion on vocals,<ref>[http://www.musicmight.com/linkto/artist/{7BD68F79-8CB2-4ED1-A1AF-15A92C9 MORTUARY DRAPE | Unique, Detailed Biography | MusicMight]</ref> a clear statement of a band deeply rooted in the old school of extreme metal. Their second full-length album, ''Torment and Glory'', was released by [[Eerie Art Records]] in 2004. After doing some more live work, the band again returned to the studio and released their third full-length album, ''Conquering Purity'', in May 2006, an album which was very well received.<ref>[http://www.globaldomination.se/reviews/black-flame-conquering-purity Global Domination | Reviews | Black Flame: Conquering purity<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Reviews applauded in particular what was seen as the incredible intensity of the work and its genuine roots in the late 1980s' sound. The album featured Peter Kubik, guitarist from the Austrian band [[Abigor]], as songwriter.<ref>[http://www.blackterrormetal.com/site/modules.php?name=MReviews&op=show&rid=1736 Blackterrormetal.com | Album | Black Flame - Conquering Purity<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2006, Black Flame became the first band to sign on [[Forces of Satan Records]], the [[Norway|Norwegian]] record label run by [[Gorgoroth]] guitarist and founder [[Infernus]].<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=70162 Blabbermouth.Net - Gorgoroth Guitarist Launches Forces Of Satan Records<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


Through the years the drummer [[Massimo Altomare (m:A Fog)|m:A Fog]] has joined several other bands, establishing himself as a requested drummer: Glorior Belli (France), Slavia (Norway), Disiplin (Norway), Janvs (Italy), and Dead to This World (Norway). This, however, has not halted the progress of Black Flame, who entered the One Voice Studios in November 2007 to record the new album ''[[Imperivm]]''. The band's fourth full-length album, this was released in June 2008 through [[Forces of Satan Records]] and [[Regain Records]].<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=97572 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - BLACK FLAME To Unleash Its 'Most Violent, Intense And Occult Album Ever'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ''[[Imperivm]]'' was named "Album of the Month" in the June 2008 issue of [[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]] [[Italy]],<ref>Rock Hard (Italy) No. 67, June 2008</ref> and also received positive reviews in other notable metal magazines such as the [[Germany|German]] [[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]]<ref>[http://www.rockhard.de/index.php?smod=p209Wz1iMUIfo2qAo2D9pz9wn2uupzDhpzI2nJI3pl5xMKEunJkJnJI3Wzqlo3IjFHD9pzuspzI2nJI3WzAioaEyoaEWEQ00BQp5BPL%3D Rock Hard issue 255 - Imperivm review]</ref> and [[Metal Hammer]] [[Italy]].<ref>Metal Hammer (Italy), issue No. 7, 2008</ref>
Through the years the drummer [[Massimo Altomare (m:A Fog)|m:A Fog]] has joined several other bands, establishing himself as a requested drummer: Glorior Belli (France), Slavia (Norway), Disiplin (Norway), Janvs (Italy), and Dead to This World (Norway). This, however, has not halted the progress of Black Flame, who entered the One Voice Studios in November 2007 to record the new album ''[[Imperivm]]''. The band's fourth full-length album, this was released in June 2008 through [[Forces of Satan Records]] and [[Regain Records]].<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=97572 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - BLACK FLAME To Unleash Its 'Most Violent, Intense And Occult Album Ever'<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ''[[Imperivm]]'' was named "Album of the Month" in the June 2008 issue of [[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]] [[Italy]],<ref>Rock Hard (Italy) No. 67, June 2008</ref> and also received positive reviews in other notable metal magazines such as the [[Germany|German]] [[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]]<ref>[http://www.rockhard.de/index.php?smod=p209Wz1iMUIfo2qAo2D9pz9wn2uupzDhpzI2nJI3pl5xMKEunJkJnJI3Wzqlo3IjFHD9pzuspzI2nJI3WzAioaEyoaEWEQ00BQp5BPL%3D Rock Hard issue 255 - Imperivm review]</ref> and [[Metal Hammer]] [[Italy]].<ref>Metal Hammer (Italy), issue No. 7, 2008</ref>


In February 2011, Black Flame announced that their next album will be entitled ''Septem'' and will be released in 2011 through Italian cult label Behemoth Productions/Masterpiece Distribution. It was also announced that the artwork for the album will be created by [[Niklas Sundin]], guitarist of Swedish melodic death metal band [[Dark Tranquillity]].<ref>http://www.rockharditaly.com/news/371-black-flame.aspx</ref>
In February 2011, Black Flame announced that their next album be entitled ''Septem'' and be released in 2011 through Italian cult label Behemoth Productions/Masterpiece Distribution. It was also announced that the artwork for the album be created by [[Niklas Sundin]], guitarist of Swedish melodic death metal band [[Dark Tranquillity]].<ref>http://www.rockharditaly.com/news/371-black-flame.aspx</ref>


Black Flame endorses [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]] guitars and basses and Trick Drums.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/ArtistsAndEvents/Stories/italys-the-black-flame/ www.gibson.com - Italy’s The Black Flame Celebrate New Disc, Pose with Their Gibsons]</ref>
Black Flame endorses [[Gibson Guitar Corporation|Gibson]] guitars and basses and Trick Drums.<ref>[http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/ArtistsAndEvents/Stories/italys-the-black-flame/ www.gibson.com - Italy’s The Black Flame Celebrate New Disc, Pose with Their Gibsons]</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
*[[Cardinale Italo Martire]] - vocals, guitars
*Cardinale Italo Martire - vocals, guitars
⚫
*[[Serpentrax]] - bass
*[[Massimo Altomare (m:A Fog)|m:A Fog]] - drums
*[[Massimo Altomare (m:A Fog)|m:A Fog]] - drums
*[[Tiorad]] - guitars (live) (since July 2007)
*Tiorad - guitars (live) (since July 2007)
*Gnosis - bass (live) (since July 2011)

===Former members===
⚫
*Serpentrax - bass



==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''Conquering Purity'' (2006) ([[Worship Him Records]])
*''Conquering Purity'' (2006) ([[Worship Him Records]])
*''[[Imperivm]]'' (2008) ([[Forces of Satan Records]]/[[Regain Records]])
*''[[Imperivm]]'' (2008) ([[Forces of Satan Records]]/[[Regain Records]])
*''Septem'' (2011) (Behemot Productions/Masterpiece Distribuition)
*''Septem'' (2011) (Behemot Productions/Masterpiece Distribuition)


===EPs===
===EPs===
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[[Category:Forces of Satan Records artists]]
[[Category:Forces of Satan Records artists]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1998]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1998]]
[[Category:Musical trios]]

Revision as of 06:38, 9 August 2011

Black Flame
Black Flame
Black Flame
Background information
OriginItaly
GenresBlack metal
Years activesince 1998
LabelsSombre Records
Eerie Art Records
Worship Him Records
Forces of Satan Records
Regain Records
Behemoth Productions
MembersCardinale Italo Martire
m:A Fog
Websiteblack-flame.net

Black Flame is an Italian black metal band formed in 1998.

History

Black Flame was formed by Cardinale Italo Martire, Serpentrax and m:A Fog in 1998. They started playing black metal in a fashion generally perceived as "cold and raw" by the black metal scene, strongly influenced by the occult both musically and lyrically. They released their first two demos in 2001 and 2002, followed by several live performances. A 7" EP was released in 2002, and their first full-length album, The Third Revelation, came out in 2003. This album included a cover version of the Mortuary Drape song "Abbot", with Mortuary Drape's original vocalist, Wildness Perversion on vocals,[1] a clear statement of a band deeply rooted in the old school of extreme metal. Their second full-length album, Torment and Glory, was released by Eerie Art Records in 2004. After doing some more live work, the band again returned to the studio and released their third full-length album, Conquering Purity, in May 2006, an album which was very well received.[2] Reviews applauded in particular what was seen as the incredible intensity of the work and its genuine roots in the late 1980s' sound. The album featured Peter Kubik, guitarist from the Austrian band Abigor, as songwriter.[3] In 2006, Black Flame became the first band to sign on Forces of Satan Records, the Norwegian record label run by Gorgoroth guitarist and founder Infernus.[4]

Through the years the drummer m:A Fog has joined several other bands, establishing himself as a requested drummer: Glorior Belli (France), Slavia (Norway), Disiplin (Norway), Janvs (Italy), and Dead to This World (Norway). This, however, has not halted the progress of Black Flame, who entered the One Voice Studios in November 2007 to record the new album Imperivm. The band's fourth full-length album, this was released in June 2008 through Forces of Satan Records and Regain Records.[5] Imperivm was named "Album of the Month" in the June 2008 issue of Rock Hard Italy,[6] and also received positive reviews in other notable metal magazines such as the German Rock Hard[7] and Metal Hammer Italy.[8]

In February 2011, Black Flame announced that their next album would be entitled Septem and was to be released in 2011 through Italian cult label Behemoth Productions/Masterpiece Distribution. It was also announced that the artwork for the album would be created by Niklas Sundin, guitarist of Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity.[9] In summer 2011, bass player Serpentrax chose to leave the band for personal reasons.[10]

Black Flame endorses Gibson guitars and basses and Trick Drums.[11]

Members

  • Cardinale Italo Martire - vocals, guitars
  • m:A Fog - drums
  • Tiorad - guitars (live) (since July 2007)
  • Gnosis - bass (live) (since July 2011)

Former members

  • Serpentrax - bass (1998-2011)


Discography

Full-length albums

EPs

Demos

  • Welcome (demo) (2001)
  • Orgiastic Funeral (demo) (2002)

Compilation albums

  • Black Celtic Summit V (2004)
  • Signvm Martis B.M.I.A. Compilation[12] (2008)

References

  1. ^ MORTUARY DRAPE | Unique, Detailed Biography | MusicMight
  2. ^ Global Domination | Reviews | Black Flame: Conquering purity
  3. ^ Blackterrormetal.com | Album | Black Flame - Conquering Purity
  4. ^ Blabbermouth.Net - Gorgoroth Guitarist Launches Forces Of Satan Records
  5. ^ BLABBERMOUTH.NET - BLACK FLAME To Unleash Its 'Most Violent, Intense And Occult Album Ever'
  6. ^ Rock Hard (Italy) No. 67, June 2008
  7. ^ Rock Hard issue 255 - Imperivm review
  8. ^ Metal Hammer (Italy), issue No. 7, 2008
  9. ^ http://www.rockharditaly.com/news/371-black-flame.aspx
  10. ^ http://www.black-flame.net/index2.html
  11. ^ www.gibson.com - Italy’s The Black Flame Celebrate New Disc, Pose with Their Gibsons
  12. ^ SIGNUM MARTIS : Black Metal Invitta Armata
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