Genre(s):
Death/Doom Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
N/A
Origin:
USA (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Formed In:
1988
Status:
Active
Current Line-Up:
Terri Heggen - Drums (1988-1991, 1997, 2006-) (ex-Mythic, ex-Slag-9)
Mary M. Bielich - Guitars (1988-1991, 2006-) (ex-Mythic, ex-Slag-9, ex-Behind Enemy Lines, ex-Novembers Doom, ex-Em Sinfonia, ex-Penance)
Sharon Bascovsky - Guitars, Vocals (1988-1991, 1997, 1999-) (ex-Eviscium)
Robin Mazen - Bass (2006-) (Precipice, ex-Demonomacy, ex-Impure, ex-Slag-9)
Former/Past Member(s):
Heidi Franks - Bass
Jeff - Drums
Kim August - Bass (1988)
Heather - Bass (1997)
Jim Sadist - Drums (1999-2003) (Nunslaughter, Schnauzer, The Spawn of Satan, ex-All That Is Evil, ex-Hangnail, ex-Nordic Mist, ex-Hideous Mangleus, ex-Sloth, ex-Gravewürm (live), ex-Blood of Christ (live), ex-From the Depths)
Jared Altamare - Drums (2003-?) (ex-Eviscium)
Additional Notes
Derkéta split up after recording the 1990 EP and demo, and after an attempt to reform the band in 1997, which failed due to musical differences, Sharon Bascovsky met up with Nunslaughter drummer Jim Sadist in 1999 after which the split with Nunslaughter was recorded. Then Heather joined as a bassist.
The name Derkéta was taken from Stygian Mythology; Derketa was the goddess of death of a blood drinking cult.
Contact - Sharon@Derketa.com
On old photo (left to right): Heidi Franks, Sharon Bascovsky, Terri Heggen.
The name Derkéta was taken from Stygian Mythology; Derketa was the goddess of death of a blood drinking cult.
Contact - Sharon@Derketa.com
On old photo (left to right): Heidi Franks, Sharon Bascovsky, Terri Heggen.
Discography:
Derkéta - Official Rehearsal [demo] - 1989
Derkéta - Premature Burial [ep] - 1990
Derkéta - The Unholy Ground [demo] - 1990
Derkéta & Nunslaughter - Begotten Son/Evil Dreams [split] - 1999
Derkéta & Gravewürm & Witchburner & Sadomaniac - Behold the Legions of Hell [split] - 2003
Derkéta - Goddess Of Death [best of/compilation] - 2003
Derkéta - In Death We Meet [full-length] - 2012
Derkéta - Darkness Fades Life [single] - 2014
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Official Site:
Derkéta Homepage
Derkéta @ Myspace
