Potergeist: Swamp metal from Greece.

Potergeist biography

POTERGEIST is a 5 piece band formed in 2004. After lots of gigs, hard work and true love for music the band records "Southwards"album (beginning 2006).

2007 finds POTERGEIST in a worldwide distribution deal with Burning Star Records and "Southwards" is finally released in May 2007. Their crossover of dark and groovy southern blues metal is regarded as a novelty by many and also brings confusion as to what kind of music POTERGEIST is all about.The critics applaud while a fan base is created.

2007 brings the composition of new tracks which are put to the test through live performances and their first Greek tour. POTERGEIST enter the studio once again in 2008 and records self titled mini ep. Having shared the stage with bands like MONSTER MAGNET, PRO PAIN, THE HAUNTED, PLANET OF ZEUS, BLISS, PSYCHO CHOKE, SLAVEBREED, LUCKY FUNERAL just to mention a few has given POTERGEIST an apettite for bigger things.

In December of 2009 POTERGEIST entered the studio recording their 2nd full length swamp metal masterpiece "Muddy Mermaids". In 2010 director Costas Zapas inspired by the music of POTERGEIST works with Alex S. and Asimakis Repas on his new movie "The rebellion of red maria" creating a brutal metal soundrack twisted enough to mach the hardcore and often twisted world of Zapa. Plans now are live performances and the release of the new album "Muddy Mermaids".Stay tuned for more news.Until then enjoy the pot...

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