Bewized

Formation and demo EP (2007-2009)

Bewized is the brainchild of Paschalis Theotokis where along with his younger brother Pantazis Theotokis, co-founded the band in 2007. Carved Upon Your Bones was the quartet's first attempt to establish their presence in the underground metal community. A self-financed demo EP, that was released in 2008, which drew favorable reviews from the local press. This demo EP was a propitious approach, but only a compelling force for the band to come and settle into existence.

The Scorch of Rage (2009 - 2011)

In November 2010, Bewized inked a deal with Casket Music (a division of Copro Records, UK) for a worldwide release of The Scorch of Rage made on April 25, 2011. Late 2010 also found them with their first official video directed by Bob Katsionis (Nightrage, Rotting Christ, Suicidal Angels) for the track “Laceration of Innocence”. Numerous sources reproduced their stuff; from video hosts, webzines, TVshows to online radio stations, along with some fervent album reviews from the press, ultimately led Bewized to see a global recognition and exposure. In order to promote their album, shows were scheduled but part of them went through on a UK tour booked by their agency, spanning from July 16–31, 2011. Bewized parted ways with drummer Kostis Tatsis; Akis Tsiantis took on the duties behind the drums.

Undead Legacy (2011 - 2013)

Bewized entered the studio in December 2012 and in less than a month they had finished the recordings of their sophomore album. The CD was recorded at StelthSound / Red House Studios by Stelios "Stelth" Koslidis (Head Cleaner, Human Rejection) and Emmanouil Hermano Tselepis. They gladly announced that the production, mixing and mastering of the album would be fully undertaken by Jon Howard (Threat Signal, Arkaea) at Woodward Avenue Studios in Ontario, Canada but kept guest appearances in silence.

In March 2013, they revealed that Jon Howard from Threat Signal and Björn "Speed" Strid from Soilwork would be featured as guest vocalists on their forthcoming album. Later this year, Bewized signed with Noisehead Records to distribute Undead Legacy, a worldwide release set for October 28, 2013. In support of this second album, they set off and extensively Greece from December 7–21, 2013. Early 2014 found them supporting German metallers Caliban for a hometown show.

Musical Style

Followers of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal (NWOAHM) vulgarly imprinted by pioneering acts such as Machine Head and Lamb of God, along with metalcore influences from Trivium and Killswitch Engage, Bewized forged their own sound, shaping it into something notably their own. Most of their songs are overwhelmed by hefty groovy riffs mixed with face-melting aggressive breakdowns while at the same time clean-sung choruses add a soothing feeling harmony.

Band members

Discography