LATEST UPDATES

REQUIEM to enter studio in December 2010
13.04.2010, Webmaster

REQUIEM will re-enter Stage One Studio in Borgentreich, Germany, in December 2010 with producer Andy Classen (LEGION OF THE DAMNED, KRISIUN, BELPHEGOR and more) to start recording the follow-up to last year's album "Infiltrate... Obliterate... Dominate", tentatively titled "Within Darkened Disorder".

The songwriting process is still in progress finishing the instrumental arrangements. Lyrics and vocal arrangements will be done in the next couple of months. An early 2011 worldwide release is expected. On the new album "Within Darkened Disorder" will be 10 new songs of two-fisted, groovy Death Metal in REQUIEM's unique way.

The song titles are the following:

1. "The Plague Without A Face"
2. "I Am Legion"
3. "Echoes Of War"
4. "Feed The Greed"
5. "Symbol Of Nine"
6. "Purified In Flames"
7. "Solemn Sacrifice"
8. "Deception"
9. "Within Darkened Disorder"
10. "Omnivorous Homicide"

The cover artwork will be done again by famous artist Dan Seagrave.


Nominations for Best Swiss Band 2009 and Best Swiss Album 2009 by Metalfactory.ch
05.03.2010, Webmaster

Metalfactory.ch Jahres-Poll 2009

Best Swiss Band 2009:

01. Shakra

02. The Order

03. Eluveite

04. Requiem

05. Disparaged

06. Gotthard

07. Battalion

08. Lunatica

09. Cataract

10. Maxxwell

Best Swiss Album 2009:

01. Shakra - Everest

02. Requiem - Infiltrate... Obliterate... Dominate...

03. Gotthard - Need To Believe

04. The Order - Rockwolf

05. Disparaged - Wrath Of God

06. Eluveitie - Evocation I - Arcane Dominion

07. Maxxwell - Dogs On Dope

08. Sybreed - The Pulse Of Awakening

09. Lunatica - New Shores

10. Legenda Aurea - Ellipsis


Line-up change
04.02.2010, Webmaster

After 13 years vocalist Michi Kuster has decided to leave the band due to family reasons. It's not possible for him anymore to take part of the busy band schedule.

Michi will play his two last shows with REQUIEM on 06.02.2010 at Kiff, Aarau (CH) and on 11.02.2010 at Dynamo, Zurich (CH) supporting Hypocrisy (SWE).

The whole band wishes him and his family all the best for the future. REQUIEM made the decision to continue as a three- piece band from now on.

New line-up: Phil Klauser (Guitars), Ralf Winzer Garcia (Vocals/Bass) and Reto Crola (Drums)


Cancelation of the show at "Battles In The Norf"
30.01.2010, Webmaster

REQUIEM has been forced to cancel the show at "Battles In The Norf" in Neuss (GER) due to the bad winter weather conditions. Heavy snow and ice made it impossible for the band to reach the venue in a distance of 600 km from their home.

The band felt very sorry and hopes to play that show on a different date in the future.


New confirmed gigs
19.11.2009, Webmaster

Several new gigs have been confirmed - among others, a Live-Session & Interview on Radio Kanal K, Aarau.


USA/Canada album release!
02.09.2009, Webmaster

For USA/Canada order the new album REQUIEM - "Infiltrate... Obliterate... Dominate..." at the following mailorders and labels: www.cmdistro.com, www.negative-existence.com or www.impulsemusic.com


Votings and Ranking
17.08.2009, Webmaster

REQUIEM's new album "Infiltrate... Obliterate... Dominate" was voted "Album Of The Month" in several magazines throughout the world. In addtion the sales on the biggest Swiss online shop www.CeDe.ch hit the sensational ranking at #24 so far. Stay tuned for more news to come. See some of the votings and reviews here.


Gig at Barther-Metal-Openair canceled!
08.08.2009, Webmaster

REQUIEM has been forced to cancel the show at Barther-Metal-Openair (GER) due to health problems of guitar player Phil Klauser.

The band is very sorry for the metalfans that wanted to see the show. This cancelation won't affect the other scheduled shows. All other shows will be played. Stay tuned!


mp3 shop
05.08.2009, Webmaster

REQUIEM's new album "INFILTRATE... OBLITERATE... DOMINATE..." is now available for downloading at Twilight-Mailorder.


Album reviews
04.08.2009, Webmaster

The first reviews of the new album "INFILTRATE... OBLITERATE... DOMINATE..." are online now!


New merchandise available!
03.04.2009, Webmaster

New merchandise (t-shirts, girlies, longsleeves, hoodies and backpatches) is available to order right now!
All items can be purchased directly and worldwide through www.metalmarkt.eu


Two new videos
25.03.2009, Webmaster

Two new videos for songs of REQUIEM's new album "INFILTRATE... OBLITERATE... DOMINATE..." have been shot at locations in Switzerland. Regarding the content "Marked By The Signs Of Chaos" has been filmed during a live show in Bern (CH) on March 14th. "Perish In Open Fire" has been shot with a professional film-maker crew in a salt-mine in Bex (CH) on March the 21th. These videoclips will be published on DVD compilations and on the internet in the next months. A precise release date will be announced soon.


New cover artwork
07.01.2009, Webmaster

Unlike former reports the cover artwork for the new record "INFILTRATE...OBLITERATE...DOMINATE..." will be painted by world famous artist Dan Seagrave (www.danseagrave.com) who has created many covers for bands like Morbid Angel, Malevolent Creation, Suffocation, Pestilence, Benediction, Gorguts, Dismember and more.


REQUIEM reveal first details of upcoming record
27.12.2008, Webmaster

REQUIEM has successfully recorded their new album "INFILTRATE... OBLITERATE... DOMINATE..." at Stage One Studio (GER) from December 8th until December 26th 2008.
The definite track listing for the this album (produced by Andy Classen (Belphegor, Krisiun, Legion Of The Damned, Tankard, Disbelief, Dew Scented and more)) is as follows:

01. Marked By The Signs Of Chaos
02. Killing Cell
03. Final Conflict
04. Infiltrate To Obliterate
05. Obliterate To Dominate
06. The Die Is Cast
07. Perish In Open Fire
08. Hate Driven Heretic Deceit
09. A Haunting Warfare
10. The Last Campaign 

Cover artwork by Thomas Ewerhard (Kataklysm, Destruction, Hammerfall, Disbelief and more).
After the release in spring 2009, REQUIEM will be on a full European tour co-headlining with Lividity (USA).