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Kataklysm
12+ albums
death metalMelodic Death MetalBrutal Death MetalCanadianmetal
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Kataklysm is a Canadian death metal band formed in Montreal, Quebec in September 1991. As of 2024, they have released fifteen studio albums, two EPs, and two DVDs. The band received a Juno Award for Best Heavy Metal Album for "Of Ghosts and Gods" (2015). Kataklysm initially became known for a fast and highly technical style of death metal that was described as the “Northern Hyperblast”. After releasing their debut demo "The Death Gate Cycle of Reincarnation" in 1992, the band gained attention in the underground metal scene. In 1994, they signed with Nuclear Blast and released the EP "The Mystical Gate of Reincarnation", followed by their debut album "Sorcery" in 1995. Their second album, "Temple of Knowledge" (1996), included their first music video for "The Awakener". Shortly after its release, vocalist Sylvain Houde left the band due to personal and emotional difficulties. Bassist Maurizio Iacono took over vocal duties, while Stephane Barbe joined as bassist. This change also marked a shift in the band’s creative direction, led primarily by Iacono and guitarist JF Dagenais. In 1998, Kataklysm released "Victims of this Fallen World", the first album with Iacono as vocalist. The album moved toward a more groove-oriented and melodic death metal style. This direction continued with "The Prophecy (Stigmata of the Immaculate)" (2000), which incorporated stronger thrash metal influences. "Epic: The Poetry of War" (2001) further developed the band’s melodic elements and received
