ZantilmO
One of Cebu's mid 90's Death Metal band.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Formed in 1995 as a college Death metal band from Cebu City, Philippines. Feature vocalist Joel Bejarasco, with guitarists Joel Caligner , Ivan Medallo, Fritz Cervillon bass, and Dino Ojerio drums. Although Zantilmo just played cover songs of their favorite bands such as, Benediction, Grave, Suffocation, Incantation, Unleashed, and Obituary. They also have one demo song intitled Hopeless. In 1998 Zantilmo was disbanded due to lack of spare time of the band members, for they concentrate on their chosen profession.
In March of 2002, Zantilmo was again reformed with some line-up changes. Yet they have always preserved and so with the knowledge that they have remained true to the original vision of Zantilmo as a death metal band. Their no compromise attitude gave the band strength to stay their own course and avoid the pitfalls of the trends that come and go. They stay true to their roots and keep in constant contact with the local underground scene.
Now Zantilmo is back on death metal scene with a vengeance. Their new line-up were Fritz Cervillon (Lead Throat, Bass), Ivan Medallo (Guitar), Rabbi Visto (Guitar), Dino Ojerio (Drums) and they are now currently working on their upcoming materials, intitled Inhuman Existence and Decapitated Remains. Through the years Zantilmo have never been altered their music, they remain loyal to death metal and will never be changed.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes occasionally, if there is an underground metal gig.
Your musical influences
Oldschool Brutal Death Metal
