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	'''Beheaded''' is a [[~~Death~~ metal]] band from [[Malta]]. They were formed in 1991, by singer Marcel Scalpello, guitarist David Bugeja, and drummer Chris Brincat. They have performed in Malta, Europe, and the US, and have released several albums.		'''Beheaded''' is a [[death metal]] band from Malta. They were formed in 1991, by singer Marcel Scalpello, guitarist David Bugeja, and drummer Chris Brincat. They have performed in Malta, Europe, and the US, and have released several albums.

	==~~Biography~~==		==History==

	===Formation and Demo (1991 – 1995)===		===Formation and Demo (1991 – 1995)===
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	===Resurgence of Oblivion (1999 – 2001)===		===Resurgence of Oblivion (1999 – 2001)===

	A 5 track promo disc was recorded in 1999, which captured the attention of several record labels. However, the band opted to sign with Danish Label Mighty Music<ref name="MightyMusic">[http://www.mightymusic.dk/artists.htm], Might Music artist roster</ref>. The same five tracks were released as the Resurgence of Oblivion MCD. In 2001, Beheaded composed all the songs for the upcoming ‘Recounts of Disembodiment’ full-length between January and May ’01. The recording took place once again at Temple Studios in June ~~’01~~ with sound engineer David Vella behind the mixing desk. ‘The European Extermination Tour’ took place all over Europe in July ~~’01~~ which saw Beheaded headlining alongside label mates Anasarca, stopping by at the Obscene Extreme Festival <ref name="OEF">[http://www.obsceneextreme.cz/en/view.php?cisloclanku=2007050009-historie], Obscene Extreme Festival history page</ref> in the [[Czech Republic]]. 2001 was the year when Chris got endorsed by [[Paiste]] for his abilities behind the skins.		A 5 track promo disc was recorded in 1999, which captured the attention of several record labels. However, the band opted to sign with Danish Label Mighty Music<ref name="MightyMusic">[http://www.mightymusic.dk/artists.htm], Might Music artist roster</ref>. The same five tracks were released as the Resurgence of Oblivion MCD. In 2001, Beheaded composed all the songs for the upcoming ‘Recounts of Disembodiment’ full-length between January and May ’01. The recording took place once again at [[Temple Studios]] in June 2001 with sound engineer [[David Vella]] behind the mixing desk. ‘The European Extermination Tour’ took place all over Europe in July 2001 which saw Beheaded headlining alongside label mates Anasarca, stopping by at the Obscene Extreme Festival <ref name="OEF">[http://www.obsceneextreme.cz/en/view.php?cisloclanku=2007050009-historie], Obscene Extreme Festival history page</ref> in the [[Czech Republic]]. 2001 was the year when Chris got endorsed by [[Paiste]] for his abilities behind the skins.

	===Mighty Music and Recounts of Disembodiment (2002 – 2003)===		===Mighty Music and Recounts of Disembodiment (2002 – 2003)===
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	===New Lineup and album (2009 - present)===		===New Lineup and album (2009 - present)===

	After various line-up changes, by the end of 2009 guitarist Omar Grech returned on guitars after a break from the band. In the same period of time, a new frontman, Frank Calleja, vocalist with hardcore band Slit, joined in the band as the fourth permanent vocalist. In December 2009, the band performed live after a period of a year and a half. This was the first time that the band performed live as a quartet.		After various line-up changes, by the end of 2009 guitarist Omar Grech returned on guitars after a break from the band. In the same period of time, a new frontman, Frank Calleja, vocalist with hardcore band [[Slit]], joined in the band as the fourth permanent vocalist. In December 2009, the band performed live after a period of a year and a half. This was the first time that the band performed live as a quartet.

	In 2010, Robert Agius, formerly known as Lord Trebor with Archaean Harmony, joined in as the second guitarist on this new line-up and performed live with the band in March 2010, in preparation for their performance at the Neurotic Deathfest<ref name="NDFHistory">[http://www.neuroticdeathfest.com/history/], Neurotic Deathfest history page showing 2010 lineup.</ref> that same year.		In 2010, Robert Agius, formerly known as Lord Trebor with Archaean Harmony, joined in as the second guitarist on this new line-up and performed live with the band in March 2010, in preparation for their performance at the Neurotic Deathfest<ref name="NDFHistory">[http://www.neuroticdeathfest.com/history/], Neurotic Deathfest history page showing 2010 lineup.</ref> that same year.

	The band entered Temple Studios in Mistra Bay, Malta, on the 29th of October, 2010 to record the 4th, as yet unnamed, full-length album,<ref name="myspaceBlog">[http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=27132376&blogId=540226948], Official Beheaded blog post</ref> to be released under [[Unique Leader Records]]		The band entered Temple Studios in Mistra Bay, Malta, on the 29th of October, 2010 to record the 4th, as yet unnamed, full-length album,<ref name="myspaceBlog">[http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=27132376&blogId=540226948], Official Beheaded blog post</ref> to be released under [[Unique Leader Records]].


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	*[http://www.templestudios.com/ Temple Studios Malta]		*[http://www.templestudios.com/ Temple Studios Malta]
	*[http://www.imperialmastering.com/ Imperial Mastering]		*[http://www.imperialmastering.com/ Imperial Mastering]

			[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
			[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]

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'''Beheaded''' is a [[Death metal]] band from [[Malta]]. They were formed in 1991, by singer Marcel Scalpello, guitarist David Bugeja, and drummer Chris Brincat. They have performed in Malta, Europe, and the US, and have released several albums.

==Biography==

===Formation and Demo (1991 – 1995)===

The band was founded in 1991 by drummer Chris Brincat, vocalist Marcel Scalpello and guitarist David Bugeja, becoming the first Death Metal band in Malta after Biblical Infamy (which also had David Cachia on Bass in its ranks). With the country being considered one of the most Catholic in the world<ref name="CatholicMalta">[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country/sc3.html], World ranking of Catholics by country</ref>, the band has claimed that they have encountered a lot of confrontation and negativity<ref name="Myspace">[http://www.myspace.com/beheadedmt], Bio section on Official MySpace page</ref>, also mentioning this to be a major setback of the country in some interviews<ref name="CarnageInterview">[http://www.carnagedeathmetal.de/carnage/oldschool/bands/b/beheaded/interviews/beheaded_necro2.html], Interview with David by CarnageDeathMetal.de</ref>. A demo tape called ‘Souldead’ was released in 1995, making it the first Death Metal studio recording released by a Maltese band, putting the country on the extreme music map. Souldead was made to circulate strongly in the fanzine and tape trading circuits of the era.

===Record deal, debut album, and first tour (1996 - 1999)===

1996 saw the band signing its first Record Deal with Sweden’s X-Treme Records. The first official full length was recorded at Temple Studios in June 1996. Unforeseen hindrances determined that the CD saw its release in early 1998! Even so, the release was again praised in countless reviews including a 4K/5K review in Kerrang, and 7/10 review in Terrorizer. Summer 1998 also saw the band embark for the first time outside Maltese shores to play shows in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany. During this tour the band played opening shows for Vader, Dying Fetus, Defaced Creation and Deranged, as well as gigs with Fleshless. New material started to outline a more brutal and heavy approach in the songs.

===Resurgence of Oblivion (1999 – 2001)===

A 5 track promo disc was recorded in 1999, which captured the attention of several record labels. However, the band opted to sign with Danish Label Mighty Music<ref name="MightyMusic">[http://www.mightymusic.dk/artists.htm], Might Music artist roster</ref>. The same five tracks were released as the Resurgence of Oblivion MCD. In 2001, Beheaded composed all the songs for the upcoming ‘Recounts of Disembodiment’ full-length between January and May ’01. The recording took place once again at Temple Studios in June ’01 with sound engineer David Vella behind the mixing desk. ‘The European Extermination Tour’ took place all over Europe in July ’01 which saw Beheaded headlining alongside label mates Anasarca, stopping by at the Obscene Extreme Festival <ref name="OEF">[http://www.obsceneextreme.cz/en/view.php?cisloclanku=2007050009-historie], Obscene Extreme Festival history page</ref> in the [[Czech Republic]]. 2001 was the year when Chris got endorsed by [[Paiste]] for his abilities behind the skins.

===Mighty Music and Recounts of Disembodiment (2002 – 2003)===

Early 2002 saw the release of ‘Recounts of Disembodiment’ on Denmark’s Mighty Music, an album which went down exceptionally well with the followers of this extreme form of music. Positive reviews cropped up from every where in every country, and countless of interviews were done in numerous publications, including a 9/10 review on [[Terrorizer Magazine]]. Mighty Music also licensed the Resurgence of Oblivion MCD, and Recounts of Disembodiment CD to US label Forever Underground Records. April and May 2002 was the time when the first US tour took place. Such tour included over 20 shows and boasted appearances at the Ohio Deathfest<ref name="BlabbermouthOhio">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=781], Blabbermouth.net</ref> and New Jersey Metal Meltdown 4.<ref name="KNACNJMM">[http://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=340], KNAC.com</ref> Back in Europe, Beheaded took part in the Fuck the Commerce V festival in Germany.<ref name="FTCV">[http://www.f-t-c.de/english/pages/history_e.html#ftc02], Fuck the Commerce history page </ref>

===Unique Leader and Ominous Bloodline (2004 – 2008)===

2004 saw the band hit the European roads again on the ‘Beheaded Europe with Prejudice Tour’ along Belgian Death Metal band Prejudice.<ref name="Prejudice Tour">[http://www.prejudice.be/tourdates.php?year=2004], Prejudice official site. 2004 tourdates</ref> Beheaded inked a new record deal with US label [[Unique Leader Records]] in April ’04.<ref name="ULCatalogue">[http://www.uniqueleader.com/wholesale/newcataloglow.pdf], Unique Leader Summer '04 news</ref> The ‘Ominous Bloodline’ album was recorded in July / August ’04, at Temple Studios, Malta and Mastered at Imperial Mastering US. The album was officially launched on March 8th, 2005.<ref name="MetalArchivesOB">[http://www.metal-archives.com/release.php?id=73241], Ominous Bloodline entry on Metal-Archives.com</ref> It marked a significant step forward for Beheaded on all fronts, landing them spots in some of the major Death Metal festivals in Europe, including the NRW Deathfest<ref name="NRW">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=34520], Blabbermouth.net</ref> and the Death Feast Open Air<ref name="DeathFeast">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=81373], Blabbermouth.net</ref>, both in Germany.

===New Lineup and album (2009 - present)===

After various line-up changes, by the end of 2009 guitarist Omar Grech returned on guitars after a break from the band. In the same period of time, a new frontman, Frank Calleja, vocalist with hardcore band Slit, joined in the band as the fourth permanent vocalist. In December 2009, the band performed live after a period of a year and a half. This was the first time that the band performed live as a quartet.

In 2010, Robert Agius, formerly known as Lord Trebor with Archaean Harmony, joined in as the second guitarist on this new line-up and performed live with the band in March 2010, in preparation for their performance at the Neurotic Deathfest<ref name="NDFHistory">[http://www.neuroticdeathfest.com/history/], Neurotic Deathfest history page showing 2010 lineup.</ref> that same year.

The band entered Temple Studios in Mistra Bay, Malta, on the 29th of October, 2010 to record the 4th, as yet unnamed, full-length album,<ref name="myspaceBlog">[http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=27132376&blogId=540226948], Official Beheaded blog post</ref> to be released under [[Unique Leader Records]]

==Members==
===Current members===
*Chris Brincat - drums
*David Cachia - bass
*Frank Calleja - vocals
*Omar Grech - guitar
*Robert Agius - guitar

===Former members===
*Tysone Fenech - guitar
*Marcel Scalpello - vocals
*David Bugeja - guitar
*Lawrence Joyce - vocals
*Melchior Borg - vocals
*Chris Mintoff - guitar
*Nicky Farrugia - guitar
*Malcolm Alden - vocals
*James Horton - guitars
*Clint Aquilina - vocals

==Discography==
===Full length albums===
*Perpetual Mockery - 1998
*Recounts of Disembodiment - 2002
*Ominous Bloodline - 2005

===Extended Play===
*Resurgence of Oblivion - 2000

===Demos===
*Souldead - 1995

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=328 Beheaded entry on Encyclopaedia Metallum]
*[http://www.myspace.com/beheadedMT/ Official Beheaded MySpace page]
*[http://www.templestudios.com/ Temple Studios Malta]
*[http://www.imperialmastering.com/ Imperial Mastering]

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	'''Beheaded''' is a [[~~Death~~ metal]] band from [[Malta]]. They were formed in 1991, by singer Marcel Scalpello, guitarist David Bugeja, and drummer Chris Brincat. They have performed in Malta, Europe, and the US, and have released several albums.		'''Beheaded''' is a [[death metal]] band from Malta. They were formed in 1991, by singer Marcel Scalpello, guitarist David Bugeja, and drummer Chris Brincat. They have performed in Malta, Europe, and the US, and have released several albums.

	==~~Biography~~==		==History==

	===Formation and Demo (1991 – 1995)===		===Formation and Demo (1991 – 1995)===
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	The band was founded in 1991 by drummer Chris Brincat, vocalist Marcel Scalpello and guitarist David Bugeja, becoming the first Death Metal band in Malta after Biblical Infamy (which also had David Cachia on Bass in its ranks). With the country being considered one of the most Catholic in the world<ref name="CatholicMalta">[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country/sc3.html], World ranking of Catholics by country</ref>, the band has claimed that it has encountered a lot of confrontation and negativity<ref name="Myspace">[http://www.myspace.com/beheadedmt], Bio section on Official MySpace page</ref>, also mentioning this in some interviews as being a major setback of the country<ref name="CarnageInterview">[http://www.carnagedeathmetal.de/carnage/oldschool/bands/b/beheaded/interviews/beheaded_necro2.html], Interview with David by CarnageDeathMetal.de</ref>. A demo tape called ‘Souldead’ was released in 1995, making it the first Death Metal studio recording released by a Maltese band, putting the country on the extreme music map. Souldead was made to circulate strongly in the fanzine and tape trading circuits of the era.		The band was founded in 1991 by drummer Chris Brincat, vocalist Marcel Scalpello and guitarist David Bugeja, becoming the first Death Metal band in Malta after Biblical Infamy (which also had David Cachia on Bass in its ranks). With the country being considered one of the most Catholic in the world<ref name="CatholicMalta">[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country/sc3.html], World ranking of Catholics by country</ref>, the band has claimed that it has encountered a lot of confrontation and negativity<ref name="Myspace">[http://www.myspace.com/beheadedmt], Bio section on Official MySpace page</ref>, also mentioning this in some interviews as being a major setback of the country<ref name="CarnageInterview">[http://www.carnagedeathmetal.de/carnage/oldschool/bands/b/beheaded/interviews/beheaded_necro2.html], Interview with David by CarnageDeathMetal.de</ref>. A demo tape called ‘Souldead’ was released in 1995, making it the first Death Metal studio recording released by a Maltese band, putting the country on the extreme music map. Souldead was made to circulate strongly in the fanzine and tape trading circuits of the era.

	===Record deal, debut album, and first tour (1996 - 1999)===		===Record deal, debut album, and first tour (1996 – 1999)===

	1996 saw the band signing its first Record Deal with Sweden’s X-Treme Records. The first official full length, entitled 'Perpetual Mockery', was recorded at Temple Studios in June 1996. Unforeseen hindrances determined that the CD saw its release in early 1998. Even so, the release was again praised in countless reviews including a 4K/5K review in [[Kerrang]]<ref>Kerrang, April 28th, 2001 Issue, Pg. 45</ref>, and 7/10 review in [[Terrorizer Magazine]]. Summer 1998 also saw the band embark for the first time outside Maltese shores to play shows in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany. During this tour the band played opening shows for Vader, Dying Fetus, Defaced Creation and Deranged, as well as gigs with Fleshless. New material started to outline a more brutal and heavy approach in the songs.		1996 saw the band signing its first Record Deal with Sweden’s X-Treme Records. The first official full length, entitled 'Perpetual Mockery', was recorded at [[Temple Studios]] in June 1996. Unforeseen hindrances determined that the CD saw its release in early 1998. Even so, the release was again praised in countless reviews including a 4K/5K review in [[Kerrang]]<ref>Kerrang, April 28th, 2001 Issue, Pg. 45</ref>, and 7/10 review in [[Terrorizer Magazine]]. Summer 1998 also saw the band embark for the first time outside Maltese shores to play shows in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany. During this tour the band played opening shows for Vader, Dying Fetus, Defaced Creation and Deranged, as well as gigs with Fleshless. New material started to outline a more brutal and heavy approach in the songs.

	===Resurgence of Oblivion (1999 – 2001)===		===Resurgence of Oblivion (1999 – 2001)===
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	===New Lineup and album (2009 - present)===		===New Lineup and album (2009 - present)===

	After various line-up changes, by the end of 2009 guitarist Omar Grech returned on guitars after a break from the band. In the same period of time, a new frontman, Frank Calleja, vocalist with Maltese band Slit, ~~joine~~ the band as the fourth permanent vocalist. In December 2009, the band performed live after a period of a year and a half. This was the first time that the band performed live as a quartet.		After various line-up changes, by the end of 2009 guitarist Omar Grech returned on guitars after a break from the band. In the same period of time, a new frontman, Frank Calleja, vocalist with Maltese band [[Slit]], joined the band as the fourth permanent vocalist. In December 2009, the band performed live after a period of a year and a half. This was the first time that the band performed live as a quartet.

	In 2010, Robert Agius, formerly known as Lord Trebor with Archaean Harmony, joined in as the second guitarist on this new line-up and performed live with the band in March 2010, in preparation for their performance at the Neurotic Deathfest<ref name="NDFHistory">[http://www.neuroticdeathfest.com/history/], Neurotic Deathfest history page showing 2010 lineup.</ref> that same year.		In 2010, Robert Agius, formerly known as Lord Trebor with Archaean Harmony, joined in as the second guitarist on this new line-up and performed live with the band in March 2010, in preparation for their performance at the Neurotic Deathfest<ref name="NDFHistory">[http://www.neuroticdeathfest.com/history/], Neurotic Deathfest history page showing 2010 lineup.</ref> that same year.

	The band entered Temple Studios in Mistra Bay, Malta, on ~~the 29th of~~ October, 2010 to record the 4th, as yet unnamed, full-length album,<ref name="myspaceBlog">[http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=27132376&blogId=540226948], Official Beheaded blog post</ref> to be released under [[Unique Leader Records]].		The band entered Temple Studios in Mistra Bay, Malta, on 29 October 2010 to record the 4th, as yet unnamed, full-length album,<ref name="myspaceBlog">[http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=27132376&blogId=540226948], Official Beheaded blog post</ref> to be released under [[Unique Leader Records]].


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	*[http://www.templestudios.com/ Temple Studios Malta]		*[http://www.templestudios.com/ Temple Studios Malta]
	*[http://www.imperialmastering.com/ Imperial Mastering]		*[http://www.imperialmastering.com/ Imperial Mastering]

			[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
			[[Category:Musical groups from Malta]]

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	'''Beheaded''' is a [[~~death~~ metal]] band from Malta. They were formed in 1991, by singer Marcel Scalpello, guitarist David Bugeja, and drummer Chris Brincat. They have performed in Malta, Europe, and the US, and have released several albums.		'''Beheaded''' is a [[Death metal]] band from [[Malta]]. They were formed in 1991, by singer Marcel Scalpello, guitarist David Bugeja, and drummer Chris Brincat. They have performed in Malta, Europe, and the US, and have released several albums.

	==~~History~~==		==Biography==

	===Formation and Demo (1991 – 1995)===		===Formation and Demo (1991 – 1995)===

	The band was founded in 1991 by drummer Chris Brincat, vocalist Marcel Scalpello and guitarist David Bugeja, becoming the first Death Metal band in Malta after Biblical Infamy (which also had David Cachia on Bass in its ranks). With the country being considered one of the most Catholic in the world<ref name="CatholicMalta">[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country/sc3.html], World ranking of Catholics by country</ref>, the band has claimed that ~~they have~~ encountered a lot of confrontation and negativity<ref name="Myspace">[http://www.myspace.com/beheadedmt], Bio section on Official MySpace page</ref>, also mentioning this ~~to be~~ a major setback of the country ~~in some interviews~~<ref name="CarnageInterview">[http://www.carnagedeathmetal.de/carnage/oldschool/bands/b/beheaded/interviews/beheaded_necro2.html], Interview with David by CarnageDeathMetal.de</ref>. A demo tape called ‘Souldead’ was released in 1995, making it the first Death Metal studio recording released by a Maltese band, putting the country on the extreme music map. Souldead was made to circulate strongly in the fanzine and tape trading circuits of the era.		The band was founded in 1991 by drummer Chris Brincat, vocalist Marcel Scalpello and guitarist David Bugeja, becoming the first Death Metal band in Malta after Biblical Infamy (which also had David Cachia on Bass in its ranks). With the country being considered one of the most Catholic in the world<ref name="CatholicMalta">[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/country/sc3.html], World ranking of Catholics by country</ref>, the band has claimed that it has encountered a lot of confrontation and negativity<ref name="Myspace">[http://www.myspace.com/beheadedmt], Bio section on Official MySpace page</ref>, also mentioning this in some interviews as being a major setback of the country<ref name="CarnageInterview">[http://www.carnagedeathmetal.de/carnage/oldschool/bands/b/beheaded/interviews/beheaded_necro2.html], Interview with David by CarnageDeathMetal.de</ref>. A demo tape called ‘Souldead’ was released in 1995, making it the first Death Metal studio recording released by a Maltese band, putting the country on the extreme music map. Souldead was made to circulate strongly in the fanzine and tape trading circuits of the era.

	===Record deal, debut album, and first tour (1996 - 1999)===		===Record deal, debut album, and first tour (1996 - 1999)===

	1996 saw the band signing its first Record Deal with Sweden’s X-Treme Records. The first official full length was recorded at Temple Studios in June 1996. Unforeseen hindrances determined that the CD saw its release in early 1998! Even so, the release was again praised in countless reviews including a 4K/5K review in Kerrang, and 7/10 review in Terrorizer. Summer 1998 also saw the band embark for the first time outside Maltese shores to play shows in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany. During this tour the band played opening shows for Vader, Dying Fetus, Defaced Creation and Deranged, as well as gigs with Fleshless. New material started to outline a more brutal and heavy approach in the songs.		1996 saw the band signing its first Record Deal with Sweden’s X-Treme Records. The first official full length, entitled 'Perpetual Mockery', was recorded at Temple Studios in June 1996. Unforeseen hindrances determined that the CD saw its release in early 1998. Even so, the release was again praised in countless reviews including a 4K/5K review in [[Kerrang]]<ref>Kerrang, April 28th, 2001 Issue, Pg. 45</ref>, and 7/10 review in [[Terrorizer Magazine]]. Summer 1998 also saw the band embark for the first time outside Maltese shores to play shows in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Germany. During this tour the band played opening shows for Vader, Dying Fetus, Defaced Creation and Deranged, as well as gigs with Fleshless. New material started to outline a more brutal and heavy approach in the songs.

	===Resurgence of Oblivion (1999 – 2001)===		===Resurgence of Oblivion (1999 – 2001)===

	A 5 track promo disc was recorded in 1999, which captured the attention of several record labels. However, the band opted to sign with Danish Label Mighty Music<ref name="MightyMusic">[http://www.mightymusic.dk/artists.htm], Might Music artist roster</ref>. The same five tracks were released as the Resurgence of Oblivion MCD. In 2001, Beheaded composed all the songs for the upcoming ‘Recounts of Disembodiment’ full-length between January and May ~~’01~~. The recording took place once again at [[Temple Studios]] in June 2001 with sound engineer [[David Vella]] behind the mixing desk. ‘The European Extermination Tour’ took place all over Europe in July 2001 which saw Beheaded ~~headlining~~ alongside label mates Anasarca, stopping by at the Obscene Extreme Festival <ref name="OEF">[http://www.obsceneextreme.cz/en/view.php?cisloclanku=2007050009-historie], Obscene Extreme Festival history page</ref> in the [[Czech Republic]]. 2001 was the year when Chris got endorsed by [[Paiste]] for his abilities behind the skins.		A 5-track promo disc was recorded in 1999, which captured the attention of several record labels. However, the band opted to sign with Danish Label Mighty Music<ref name="MightyMusic">[http://www.mightymusic.dk/artists.htm], Might Music artist roster</ref>. The same five tracks were released as the Resurgence of Oblivion MCD. In 2001, Beheaded composed all the songs for the upcoming ‘Recounts of Disembodiment’ full-length between January and May 2001. The recording took place once again at Temple Studios in June 2001 with sound engineer David Vella behind the mixing desk. ‘The European Extermination Tour’ took place all over Europe in July 2001 which saw Beheaded headline alongside label mates Anasarca, stopping by at the Obscene Extreme Festival <ref name="OEF">[http://www.obsceneextreme.cz/en/view.php?cisloclanku=2007050009-historie], Obscene Extreme Festival history page</ref> in the [[Czech Republic]]. 2001 was the year when Chris got endorsed by [[Paiste]] for his abilities behind the skins.

	===Mighty Music and Recounts of Disembodiment (2002 – 2003)===		===Mighty Music and Recounts of Disembodiment (2002 – 2003)===

	Early 2002 saw the release of ‘Recounts of Disembodiment’ on Denmark’s Mighty Music, an album which went down exceptionally well with the followers of this extreme form of music. Positive reviews cropped up from every where in every country, and countless of interviews were done in numerous publications, including a 9/10 review on [[Terrorizer Magazine]]. Mighty Music also licensed the Resurgence of Oblivion MCD, and Recounts of Disembodiment CD to US label Forever Underground Records. April and May 2002 was the time when the first US tour took place. Such tour included over 20 shows and boasted appearances at the Ohio Deathfest<ref name="BlabbermouthOhio">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=781], Blabbermouth.net</ref> and New Jersey Metal Meltdown 4.<ref name="KNACNJMM">[http://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=340], KNAC.com</ref> Back in Europe, Beheaded took part in the Fuck the Commerce V festival in Germany.<ref name="FTCV">[http://www.f-t-c.de/english/pages/history_e.html#ftc02], Fuck the Commerce history page </ref>		Early 2002 saw the release of ‘Recounts of Disembodiment’ on Denmark’s Mighty Music, an album which went down exceptionally well with the followers of this extreme form of music. Positive reviews cropped up from every where in every country, and countless of interviews were done in numerous publications, including a 9/10 review on [[Terrorizer Magazine]]<ref>Terrorizer Magazine, Issue nr. 99, May 2002</ref>. Mighty Music also licensed the Resurgence of Oblivion MCD, and Recounts of Disembodiment CD to US label Forever Underground Records. April and May 2002 was the time when the first US tour took place. Such tour included over 20 shows and boasted appearances at the Ohio Deathfest<ref name="BlabbermouthOhio">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=781], Blabbermouth.net</ref> and New Jersey Metal Meltdown 4.<ref name="KNACNJMM">[http://www.knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=340], KNAC.com</ref> Back in Europe, Beheaded took part in the Fuck the Commerce V festival in Germany<ref name="FTCV">[http://www.f-t-c.de/english/pages/history_e.html#ftc02], Fuck the Commerce history page </ref>.

	===Unique Leader and Ominous Bloodline (2004 – 2008)===		===Unique Leader and Ominous Bloodline (2004 – 2008)===

	2004 saw the band hit the European roads again on the ‘Beheaded Europe with Prejudice Tour’ along Belgian Death Metal band Prejudice.<ref name="Prejudice Tour">[http://www.prejudice.be/tourdates.php?year=2004], Prejudice official site. 2004 tourdates</ref> Beheaded inked a new record deal with US label [[Unique Leader Records]] in April ~~’04~~.<ref name="ULCatalogue">[http://www.uniqueleader.com/wholesale/newcataloglow.pdf], Unique Leader Summer '04 news</ref> The ‘Ominous Bloodline’ album was recorded in July / August ~~’04~~, at Temple Studios, Malta and Mastered at Imperial Mastering US. The album was officially launched on March 8th, 2005.<ref name="MetalArchivesOB">[http://www.metal-archives.com/release.php?id=73241], Ominous Bloodline entry on Metal-Archives.com</ref> It marked a significant step forward for Beheaded on all fronts, landing them spots in some of the major Death Metal festivals in Europe, including the NRW Deathfest<ref name="NRW">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=34520], Blabbermouth.net</ref> and the Death Feast Open Air<ref name="DeathFeast">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=81373], Blabbermouth.net</ref>, both in Germany.		2004 saw the band hit the European roads again on the ‘Beheaded Europe with Prejudice Tour’ along Belgian Death Metal band Prejudice<ref name="Prejudice Tour">[http://www.prejudice.be/tourdates.php?year=2004], Prejudice official site. 2004 tourdates</ref>. Beheaded inked a new record deal with US label [[Unique Leader Records]] in April 2004.<ref name="ULCatalogue">[http://www.uniqueleader.com/wholesale/newcataloglow.pdf], Unique Leader Summer '04 news</ref> The ‘Ominous Bloodline’ album was recorded in July / August 2004, at Temple Studios, Malta and Mastered at Imperial Mastering in the USA. The album was officially launched on March 8th, 2005<ref name="MetalArchivesOB">[http://www.metal-archives.com/release.php?id=73241], Ominous Bloodline entry on Metal-Archives.com</ref>. It marked a significant step forward for Beheaded on all fronts, landing them spots in some of the major Death Metal festivals in Europe, including the NRW Deathfest<ref name="NRW">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=34520], Blabbermouth.net</ref> and the Death Feast Open Air<ref name="DeathFeast">[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=81373], Blabbermouth.net</ref>, both in Germany.

	===New Lineup and album (2009 - present)===		===New Lineup and album (2009 - present)===

	After various line-up changes, by the end of 2009 guitarist Omar Grech returned on guitars after a break from the band. In the same period of time, a new frontman, Frank Calleja, vocalist with ~~hardcore~~ band [[Slit]], ~~joined in~~ the band as the fourth permanent vocalist. In December 2009, the band performed live after a period of a year and a half. This was the first time that the band performed live as a quartet.		After various line-up changes, by the end of 2009 guitarist Omar Grech returned on guitars after a break from the band. In the same period of time, a new frontman, Frank Calleja, vocalist with Maltese band Slit, joine the band as the fourth permanent vocalist. In December 2009, the band performed live after a period of a year and a half. This was the first time that the band performed live as a quartet.

	In 2010, Robert Agius, formerly known as Lord Trebor with Archaean Harmony, joined in as the second guitarist on this new line-up and performed live with the band in March 2010, in preparation for their performance at the Neurotic Deathfest<ref name="NDFHistory">[http://www.neuroticdeathfest.com/history/], Neurotic Deathfest history page showing 2010 lineup.</ref> that same year.		In 2010, Robert Agius, formerly known as Lord Trebor with Archaean Harmony, joined in as the second guitarist on this new line-up and performed live with the band in March 2010, in preparation for their performance at the Neurotic Deathfest<ref name="NDFHistory">[http://www.neuroticdeathfest.com/history/], Neurotic Deathfest history page showing 2010 lineup.</ref> that same year.
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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=328 Beheaded entry on Encyclopaedia Metallum]		*[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=328 Beheaded entry on Encyclopaedia Metallum]
	*[http://www.myspace.com/~~beheadedMT/~~ Official ~~Beheaded MySpace page~~]		*[http://www.myspace.com/BeheadedMT Official Myspace Page]
	*[http://www.templestudios.com/ Temple Studios Malta]		*[http://www.templestudios.com/ Temple Studios Malta]
	*[http://www.imperialmastering.com/ Imperial Mastering]		*[http://www.imperialmastering.com/ Imperial Mastering]

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