- Tsatthoggua
Infobox musical artist
Name = Tsatthoggua
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Origin = Marl,Germany
Genre =Black metal Speed metal
Years_active =1989 −2000
Label = Osmose
Associated_acts =Eternal Dirge
Ninnghizhidda
URL = [http://home.snafu.de/tsatthoggua/ home.snafu.de/tsatthoggua/]
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Past_members = North Wind
Perverted Pete
Nar Marratuk
False Prophet
Lightning BoltTsatthoggua is a German hyperspeed
black metal band fromGermany formed in 1989. The band used to be called "Dissection" (not to be confused by Dissection). Their music is described by the band as "Satanic, sado-maso hyperspeed metal" on their "Trans Cunt Whip" CD, and described by guitarist Nar Marratuk in an interview as "German black speed metal in the tradition of Sodom,Kreator or "Darkness".Tsatthoggua have a lyrical and thematic focus on literature and enjoyment (including
sado-masochism ) rather than on death, hate and misanthropy like various other metal bands. Nar Marratuk states "We adore the fun in life like drugs, alcohol, noise and sex." [cite news|title=Interview with Nar Marratuk|publisher =lbocquet|url =http://home.nordnet.fr/lbocquet/tsatthoggua.html]The band released four self-financed promo/demo tapes and CDs between 1990 and 1995 prior to their CDs "
Hosanna Bizarre " and "Trans Cunt Whip " released throughOsmose Productions . [cite news|title=Complete band discography|publisher =Tsatthoggua|url =http://home.snafu.de/tsatthoggua/release.html] "Extazia" was due for release throughNecropolis Records in 2000 but is unavailable due to the collapse of Necropolis Records. [cite news|title=Band summary from Encyclopaedia Metallum|publisher =metal-achives.com|url =http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=5063] Tsatthoggua disbanded onJune 23 ,2000 . [cite web|title=Band's official site|publisher=Tsatthoggua |url=http://home.snafu.de/tsatthoggua/]Etymology
"
Tsathoggua " is the name of an ancient powerful god in the horror stories byClark Ashton Smith andH. P. Lovecraft . The god is described as a big black toad or frog with wings.Members
* North Wind − vocals
* Perverted Pete (Patrick K.) − guitars
* Nar Marratuk − guitars
* False Prophet −bass guitar
* Lightning Bolt − drumsDiscography
Albums
* "
Hosanna Bizarre " (CD, 1996)
* "Trans Cunt Whip " (CD, 1998)
* "Extazia" (CD, unreleased)EPs
* "German Black Metal" (7" Vinyl, 1999)
Demos
* "Maniac Depression" (Demo tape, 1990)
* "Unrecognizable Human Form" (Demo tape, 1992)
* "Hyperborea" (Demo tape, 1993)
* "Siegeswille" (Demo tape & CD, 1995)Compilations
* "World Domination II" ("Status Stürmer" track, 1997)
References
External links
* [http://home.snafu.de/tsatthoggua/index.htm Tsatthoggua official website]
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