NECROMANCIA was founded in 1984 by the D’CASTRO brothers; MARCELO (vocals and guitar), KIKO (drums), with bassist EDGAR "BUDEGA" GERBELLI completing the trio.

In the early days the ultra-speed-thrash-oriented band was rather influenced by the work of artists such as VENOM, SLAYER and VOIVOD. In 1985 they contributed two tracks to a compilation called HEADTRASHERS LIVE. After that they disappeared for several years having decided to actually study music before continuing their musical careers. When they resurfaced on the scene the line-up had changed and ROBERTO FORNERO had replaced GERBELLI on bass.

Time flies, and in 1994 they recorded the single HYPNOTIC. In 1997, they released their first album, on which the influences ranged from IRON MAIDEN to BLACK SABBATH and MOTORHEAD.

And now - finally - in 2004 arrives CHECK MATE, the second album. Yes, it's thrash-influenced - think SEPULTURA, SOULFLY and MACHINE HEAD - but NECROMANCIA have developed a personal approach, combining brute power and breakneck speed with complex arrangements and melody.

ANDREAS KISSER of SEPULTURA produced CHECK MATE. He also contributes a guitar solo and backing vocals on the track: GREED UP TO KILL. Another guest is ALEX CAMARGO of KRISIUN, who lends his vocal talents on THE BLOODING.

Additionally the album contains two bonus tracks. The MOTORHEAD song: OVERKILL and a video track of GREED UP TO KILL.