In 1989 Nikos (guitar/vocals) formed an original punk band (drawing also inspiration from extreme hardcore outfits) under the name RIGMA. Between 1989 and 1993 they toured all over Greece giving intense live shows to schools, small clubs and politically occupied resorts. In 1994 they released their first album entitled “O teleftaeos aeonas” which received with great enthusiasm by the local punk/core scene. In the same time another band named OLETHROS was roaming the scene. Formed by the singer/guitarist Emi. It was supposed to be an all female band but it didn't work out. Eventually Emi joins RIGMA as a bass player and continues with her own band using session musicians. Both bands shared the same stage quite often playing similar style of extreme music so they decided to unite and become one solid force under the moniker OLETHRIO RIGMA. In 1996 the band released its first album entitled simply “Olethrio rigma”. This time the music was more aggressive and powerful than ever. In 1997 and 1998 the band financed two independent compilation CDs entitled “Chaos I” and “Chaos II” featuring unsigned bands from the local punk and hardcore scene. Finally in late 1998 the band signed to IRON PALM PRODUXIONS (a division of BLACK LOTUS RECORDS) and started working on a more professional level. In 1999 they recorded the album entitled “Fight for the innocent”. This time they achieved a killer, destructive sound, which eliminated all their previous releases. Their music became more complex incorporating more metallic elements but still maintaining their punk/hardcore attitude and thinking. “Fight for the innocent” is harsh, extreme, realistic. A killer release from punk/hardcore veterans. Singing in Greek, English and German they will blew everybody away. After the success of “Fight for the innocent” it was time to record the new material! The album entitled “M.Γ.Δ.” (Cops, Pigs, Killers) was recorded at PRAXIS studio in order to achieve a killer sound and it was released in the end of 2000! The music moved a little bit more towards thrash metal , resulting in a thrash-core holocaust! Combining their sheer aggressiveness with the hardcore attitude and metal elements! After 2 years of rehearsing and working the new material, the new album entitled “Kill the children, murderers” sounds like a 10-ton compact force of sheer brutality and aggressiveness! The coming of the new drummer, Bill, was the energy drink the band needed!
A fine piece of heavy and violent MetalCore, first time ever coming from Greece! We tried to warn you….

Source: Label Officiel: http://www.black-lotus-recs.com