- HT (band)
HT is a Punk-rock band from
Slovakia typical for their depressive lyrics and sometimes quite unpunkish instrumentations.Biography
The roots of the band draw back to 1990, when the band `Hotentoten` was formed by Svatopluk Vladar (Vocals and Guitar), Martin Cybo (Bass) and Marcel Randa (Drums). Soon after they recorded two demos `Smetny Kos` and `Obete Systemu`. In 1993 they shortened their name to `HT` which lasts until today. Another two demos, `Mentalna Samovrazda` and `Harmonia Zla` were recorded afterwards. The period between 1994 and 1996 was very productive for all members. They were all making various projects, such as `P&CHG psychotronic&chaos group` and `Coexist`. Another demo, `Nepriatel` was also recorded during this period.
In 1996, a collection of so far made songs, was recorded on their first full-length album, `Predstieranie Stastia`. This CD was released later in 1997. The same year, also their second full-length album was released, titled `Hotentot`n`roll`, and it contained some new songs. In 1998 the unplugged concert was recorded, and although never released officially, it was available as a bootleg. After this event, the band took 4 years long break during which Svetos` trip-hop project `Zatmenie` was released. After this period, to the great surprise of all fans, they began playing gigs again, joined by new guitarist `Freedom`. Shortly afterwards, another guitarist, `Truba` of 'Dead Horses' joined the band and the band started recording new songs. In 2004 controversial album, `Plan B` was released. It combined punk and rock elements, with rapping. It was not accepted by all fans, but was followed by rather-long series of shows throughout Slovakia and the Czech Republic. After release of `Plan B` `Freedom` left the band. The band is currently working on new material.
Line up
Current members
*Svatopluk Vladar - Vocals
*Brian Bajak - Guitars
*Martin Cybo - Bass
*Marcell Randa - DrumsFormer members
*Freedom - Guitars
*Truba - Guitars
*Denys - GuitarsDiscography
Demos
*1990 - Smetny Kos
*1992 - Obete Systemu
*1993 - Mentalna Samovrazda
*1993 - Harmonia Zla
*1994 - V(Symbol)
*1994 - 2V1
*1995 - NepriatelFull-Lengths
*1997 - Prestieranie Stastia
*1997 - Hotentot N` Roll
*2003 - Plan B
*2007 - AbsinthLive
*1998 - Unplugged (Bootleg)
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