Potergeist: Swamp metal from Greece.

Potergeist latest news

26/02/2013: David Castillo finished the mixing of the new Potergeist album titled "Swamprire" at Ghost Ward Studios. As expected, the result was really great and some first samples will be available soon so stay tuned.
22/02/2013: The crew is working hard to finish the production of the new Potergeist music video while they managed to find some time to prepare a small teaser for all of you. Check it out at the Potergeist youtube channel.
18/02/2013: Yesterday Potergeist shot a video for the self-titled track of their upcoming release "Swamprire". It was a really great experience and the result was more than promising. The band would like to thank from the bottom of their swamp everyone and everything (including the snake and the crocodile) that took place in the shooting for making this video possible. Check out some behind the scenes footage here.
19/11/2012: Potergeist have finished recording drums for their upcoming release at Devasoundz Studios, while vocals are almost done. David Castillo, famous for his work with Katatonia, Bloodbath and Opeth, will handle the mixing at Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden while Seth Siro Anton will do the artwork.
10/08/2012: Potergeist will headline the "Chroussa Festival 2012" on the 19th of August at Chroussa camping space of Syros island. Uncle Boozer, Monk, Work In Progress and Contra Limit will also appear as support acts. Read more...
20/07/2012: The video clip for the song "Rivers And Oceans" from the new album "Muddy Mermaids" is finally finished and has been uploaded at the band`s official youtube channel in high definition. Check it out at youtube.com/user/potergeistswamp.
05/07/2012: You can get the new Potergeist album Muddy Mermaids via iTunes from this link out now from Warner Music. Click here »
02/07/2012: Potergeist finished the shoting for the "Rivers And Oceans" video clip from the new album Muddy Mermaids and everything went really great. More news are coming the following days so stay tuned!
11/06/2012: Potergeist have just signed worldwide digital distribution deal with Warner music so in 2 weeks you will be able to get our new album Muddy Mermaids digital edition via amazon itunes and a list of companies that will be selling our album in digital form!
30/05/2012: Potergeist welcome Distroball (distroball.com) in the world of internet.
16/05/2012: Potergeist are proud to announce that they will perform live together with Lynyrd Skynyrd on the 18th of June at Baseball Field of Ellinikon. Read more...
11/05/2012: For those about to rock, this is where you can order our new cd "Muddy Mermaids" from.
24/04/2012: Guess what... Potergeist on nme.com
29/03/2012: The new Potergeist album "Muddy Mermaids" will be out April 1st from Distroball productions. More news on the realease coming soon. You can listen to the album here on live streaming. Till then enjoy the pot!
28/03/2012: Potergeist will perform live on the 6th of April as special guest at Six dogs together with Maplerun supporting Harsh Demise on the release of their debut album.

Potergeist live dates

08/06/2013: with Tardive Dyskinesia, Lucky Funeral, Maplerun, Drunk Motherfuckers, Puta Volcano and 2theBone @ Gagarin 205 - Athens, Greece
18/05/2013: with The Shrine (USA) and Contra Limit @ Six D.O.G.S - Athens, Greece

Potergeist biography

Potergeist official promotional photo - Swamp metal from Greece

Founded in Athens, Greece in 2004, Potergeist started out as a southern metal band. After 2 years of composing, lots of gigs, hard work and true love for music the band records "Southwards" album in 2006...

In 2007 "Southwards" is released with Burning star records worldwide. 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.

2008 brings the composition of new tracks which are put to the test through live performances as Potergeist hit the road with brother band Lucky Funeral on a mini tour. Later the same year Potergeist enter the studio once again and records self titled self financed mini EP. Showing a more swampy and dark side of the band.

In December 2010 Potergeist enter the studio recording their 2nd full length masterpiece "Muddy Mermaids". The same year 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.

In 2012 "Muddy Mermaids" is released through Distroball productions and through Warner Music in digital form. With "Muddy Mermaids" the band goes even more dark, more bluesy and more close to metal. Not being able to label their own music any more the term Swamp Metal is used to describe Potergeists gothic southern bluesy sound. In June 2012 Potergeist are chosen to open for Lynyrd Skynyrd in front of 8000 people showing that hard work does pay.

Through the years Potergeist have shared the stage with the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Saint Vitus, Monster Magnet, Pro Pain, The Haunted... to mention a few and have become known for the energy they deliver when on stage. What`s next for Potergeist, the future will tell. Until then enjoy the pot...

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