Description: Official PHLEBOTOMIZED website --Dutch Death Metal Cult Est. 1989--
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Phlebotomized is one of the first Death metal bands from The Netherlands and one of the earliest to use violin and synthesizers in extreme metal. Their typical "Death metal with a twist" caused a stir in the booming Dutch metal scene back in the early 90's.
Formed in 1989, Phlebotomized started as a Grindcore/Death metal outfit, inspired by acts like Morbid Angel, Nocturnus and Paradise Lost. Later on, the band began to use keyboard and violin arrangements, resulting in their unique sound. Their "DEVOTED TO GOD" demo (1992) is recognized as a classic one.
In 1994 Phlebotomized released their seminal album "IMMENSE INTENSE SUSPENSE" which offered an intelligent blend of atmosphere and brutality. It took the scene by storm, giving both the band and the album a worldwide cult status. The band did many shows but disbanded shortly after the release of their second full-length album "SKYCONTACT" in 1997.