1917 (band)

Argentine band 1917 group_or_band 1917_band's_logo.jpg Lima, Buenos Aires, Argentina Death metal, thrash metal 1994–present Alejandro SabranskyMario Mansilla 1917 is an Argentine extreme metal band formed in 1994. Their music is rooted in death metal, and incorporates elements of thrash metal and black metal. History 1994–1998 The band was founded in mid-1994 in Lima (Buenos Aires, Argentina) by musician and writer Alejandro Sabransky, originally under the name N.N. 1917. After shortening their name to 1917, they released their debut demo tape, Bienvenido a la Nada, in 1996. Following initial lineup changes, the band independently recorded and released their debut studio album, Inti Huacay, in 1998.October 1999 Reseña: 1917 – Inti Huacay Review: 1917 – Inti Huacay Revista Epopeya 18 Argentina es «Death metal melódico, decantando al thrash por momentos... un comienzo con el pie derecho en esto de la música extrema.» "Melodic death metal, veering into thrash at times... a strong first step into extreme music." The album was subsequently reviewed by underground publications in neighboring countries such as Uruguay and Bolivia.1999 Reviews Internacionales: 1917 (Argentina) International Reviews: 1917 (Argentina) Kakahuate Zine 4 Uruguay es 1999 1917 (Argentina) Alerta Subterránea 3 Bolivia es 1999–2001 In 1999, 1917 transitioned into a power trio, with guitarist Alejandro Sabransky assuming vocal duties. During this period, the band contributed tracks to various international underground compilation albums across Latin America and Europe before entering a brief hiatus due to further lineup changes.2000 1917 (Argentina) Sacrilegio 4 Argentina es 2002–2006 In 2002, Sabransky reorganized the project as a duo alongside returning bassist Pansa, opting to utilize programmed drums for studio tracking—a production workflow the band maintained moving forward. Under this format, they released their second album, Genesis & Horror (2002), with the independent label Hurling Metal Records acting as distributor.Críticas de CD: 1917 – Genesis & Horror CD Reviews: 1917 – Genesis & Horror Metálica Fanzine 38 November 2002 Argentina es According to reviews, the album marked a transition toward a more technical and eclectic death metal style, highlighting the use of Spanish vocals layered over complex musical arrangements.R'N'R Webzine 2003 Review: 1917 – Genesis & Horror 1917 Official Website Archive Poland pl https://www.geocities.ws/brutalmetal1917/nota16e.html Internet Archive The duet from Buenos Aires serves us piece of solid death metal with some melodical parts... Venomous Spanish language fits to such a music perfectly.Musica Follia 2003 Recensioni: 1917 – Genesis & Horror Reviews: 1917 – Genesis & Horror Musica Follia Italy it https://www.geocities.ws/brutalmetal1917/rev25e.html Internet Archive That same year, the band participated in the regional split album Sudamérica Brutal 2.2003 Dosis de Metal: Sudamérica Brutal Vol. 2 Dose of Metal: Sudamérica Brutal Vol. 2 Fuego Negro 5 Ecuador es Following regional live performances with session musicians, 1917 released their third album, Vision, in 2004. The material received attention from South American and European media,2004 Metalspheres Fanzine - CD-Review: 1917 - Vision http://metalspheres.de https://web.archive.org/web/20160412124320/http://metalspheres.de/cdreviews.php?ID=979 April 12, 2016 Metalspheres Fanzine Germany de 1917 sind eine wichtige Band, die wohl hoffentlich nicht mehr all zu lange auf eine faire Chance warten mussMultum In Parvo Poland Recenzja: 1917 – Vision https://www.geocities.ws/brutalmetal1917/rev34e.html 1917 Official Website Archive 2004 pl Review: 1917 – Vision Internet Archive and was subsequently reissued for the Peruvian and Mexican markets through Undermetal Records and Concreto Records respectively. In 2005, the duo released Neo-Ritual, which garnered further press coverage, particularly within the Latin American scene, and a parallel Mexican reissue by Concreto Records.Reviews Nacionales: 1917 – Neo-Ritual National Reviews: 1917 – Neo-Ritual Metal Head zine 6 2005 Peru esGery Muzyka Poland Recenzja: 1917 – Neo-Ritual https://www.geocities.ws/brutalmetal1917/rev42e.html 1917 Official Website Archive 2005 pl Review: 1917 – Neo-Ritual Internet Archive In 2006, the band participated in tribute albums dedicated to Slayer (Al Sur Del Abismo) and Death (Mordiendo el Dolor), both released by Hurling Metal, followed by the release of the compilation CD Testimonial. Shortly after, the bassist and drummer departed from the project.MetalLinks Netherlands Interview with 1917 https://www.geocities.ws/brutalmetal1917/nota47e.html 1917 Official Website Archive 2007 en Internet Archive 2007–2014 Following the lineup dissolution, Sabransky maintained 1917 as a one-man band. Under this studio format, he recorded and released Vox Fatum (2007), which was re-released in Mexico by Concreto Records.Críticas de CD: 1917 – Vox Fatum Metálica Fanzine 54 2007 Argentina es This was followed by the studio albums Brutal Miserable Drama (2010) and Inexorable (2013). The 2010 release featured guest appearances by international extreme metal musicians, including Acho from Social Shit, S.A.S. de L'Argilière from Misanthrope, and Mike Browning. Also in 2010, the band participated in a tribute album to Carcass entitled Certificado de Muerte. Concurrently, Argentine label Disembodied Records issued the multi-part compilation series Actum Tempus to collect archival and unreleased material.Sabransky, Alejandro 2014 Entrevista con Alejandro Sabransky, de 1917 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74KyRor84EY Almas de Acero YouTube Argentina es June 4, 2026 2015–2020 In 2015, bassist Mario Mansilla joined 1917 as a permanent member, while touring musicians were recruited to resume live performances. The band subsequently released the studio album Implacable Utopia (2016),January 4, 2018 Metal Argentino: 1917 recorre el mundo https://lacarnemagazine.com/metal-argentino-1917-recorre-mundo/ LaCarne Magazine 2026-06-09 Spain es and performed at regional festivals, sharing the stage with international acts such as Nile in 2017.2017 Entrevista – Alejandro Sabransky (1917) https://rocktambulos.com/tag/entrevista-a-alejandro-sabransky/ Rocktámbulos Venezuela es June 9, 2026Núñez, Ezequiel 2017 Entrevista – Alejandro Sabransky (1917) https://truenosmetalicos.com.ar/2020/entrevista-alejandro-sabransky-1917/ Truenos Metálicos Argentina es June 9, 2026 In 2018, they released Sessiones, a multimedia live-in-the-studio package consisting of a DVD and CD. In 2019, Sabransky and Mansilla recorded 1917's ninth album, Novem1917 – Novem (review) https://metaldazeweb.com/1917-novem/ Metal-Daze November 12, 2019 2026-06-09 Argentina es and a 7-inch vinyl single titled Sanguinaria Misericordia. 2021–Present In 2021, the band released their tenth studio album, Omnicrisis. This album featured guest appearances such as S.A.S. de L'Argilière from Misanthrope, Tommy Talamanca from Sadist and Lucas Bravo from Lethal (now in Horcas).1917 – Omnicrisis https://www.thrashocore.com/groupes/groupe/6401-1917-argentine-groupe.html Thrashocore June 4, 2026 fr France The album received reviews highlighting its complex arrangements and reflections on the contemporary global context.May 17, 2021 Reseña: 1917 – Omnicrisis Review: 1917 – Omnicrisis https://ateneooculto.com/musica/1917-omnicrisis/ Ateneo Ocvlto June 4, 2026 es SpainApril 23, 2021 Chronique: 1917 – Omnicrisis Review: 1917 – Omnicrisis https://www.thrashocore.com/accueil/accueil.html#%2Fchroniques%2Fchronique%2F10013-1917-omnicrisis-2021-chronique.html Thrashocore June 5, 2026 fr France2021 Alejandro Sabransky (1917) Jedbangers 137 Argentina es In 2022, they released Cruel Dimension, which was later re-released in Mexico by Metal Inside Records.July 26, 2022 1917 – Cruel Dimension Review 1917 – Cruel Dimension Review https://darknessnews.com/1917-cruel-dimension/ Darkness News June 4, 2026 es Cruel Dimension was included in Jedbangers magazine's year-end list of the best Argentine releases of 2022.December 2022 Best Argentine releases of 2022 Jedbangers 140 Argentina es That same year, they participated in the compilation album and retrospective documentary Death Metal Advance II: Viejas Legiones, featuring active extreme metal bands originating from the 1990s Argentine scene.Death Metal Advance II: Viejas Legiones Acronicta 2022 Documentary film The band subsequently released Sonus Irae in 2023, followed by their thirteenth full-length studio release, Factor Bestial, in 2025.April 20, 2025 1917 – Factor Bestial (reseña) https://darknessnews.com/1917-factor-bestial-independiente-2025/ Darkness News June 4, 2026 es2025 Reseña: 1917 – Factor Bestial Jedbangers 144 Argentina es In August 2026 they released an EP entitled Execratio PerpetuaSynn Andy October 10, 2026 Short but Sweet: 1917, Cisza, Hexer, Rană https://www.nocleansinging.com/2026/10/10/short-but-sweet-1917-cisza-hexer-rana/ No Clean Singing October 10, 2026. Musical style and themes 1917's musical style is mainly grounded in death metal but also blends elements of technical thrash, black metal, and doom metal.1917: Derroche compositivo de metal extremo https://darknessnews.com/1917-derroche-compositivo-de-metal-extremo/ Darkness News es June 4, 2026 Critics noted that the band's early work featured a multifaceted approach that integrated various extreme metal subgenres without aligning definitively with a single traditional style. The debut album garnered attention for its inclusion of traditional indigenous wind instruments in its intro and outro tracks, as well as for its title, Inti Huacay, a Quechua phrase translating to "Tears of the Sun".November 1998 1917: Homenaje a nuestros ancestros 1917: Tribute to our ancestors Bestial Noise 1 Argentina es Music critics noted that the band's lyrical approach features a dense, literary character, exploring themes such as philosophical skepticism, art, and a critical analysis of social dogmas.2003 Dosis de Metal Fuego Negro Ecuador es intelecto lírico, con frases recargadas de cuestionamientos hacia los dogmas. Reception and legacy Since the release of their debut studio album in 1998, 1917 has maintained a continuous recording activity, releasing thirteen studio albums over nearly three decades. This output represents one of the most extensive discographies in Argentine metal.1917 - United Rock Nations https://www.unitedrocknations.com/groupe-1917-5173 United Rock Nations fr France July 17, 2026 Leur discographie fait de 1917 l'un des groupes de métal argentins les plus prolifiques.Alejandro Sabransky Metálica Fanzine 102 June 2026 Argentina es September 2026 Una JOYA DE CULTO del Metal Argentino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtaXtghJ8xE El Cuartel del Metal YouTube Argentina es September 29, 2026 We are talking about one of the most prolific bands in the history of Argentine metal. A significant portion of 1917's studio discography received international reissues,1917 reissues on Concreto Records https://www.concretorecs.com/etiqueta-producto/1917/ Concreto Records Catalog entry Mexico July 17, 2026 and later releases were distributed in Europe through G.U.C. (2010–2013) and Holy Records (2021–2025), with distributor credits appearing on physical editions.1917 distribution by Holy Records https://holyrecords.com/?s=1917 Holy Records Catalog entry France July 17, 2026 In 1997, Alejandro Sabransky organized a compilation titled Memorias de Muerte, released as a pro tape and featuring underground metal bands from the Buenos Aires area, including 1917 itself. In 2002, Sabransky revived the project, which eventually developed into a compilation series that he continued organizing and coordinating.1917 - Biografía https://www.octavado.com/index.php?menu=2&valor=2812 Octavado es 2026-06-092002 1917 Immortal Noise 1 Argentina es This project expanded beyond its original local scope to include numerous —mostly emerging— underground bands from different regions of Argentina, with 1917 contributing recordings to some installments throughout the series' history. By 2019, Memorias de Muerte had reached twelve volumes.Memorias de Muerte - Official Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Memorias-de-Muerte-100079772152867/ Memorias de Muerte - Official Facebook es 2026-06-09 In 2019, the band was included in Songs of Injustice: Heavy Metal Music in Latin America, an audiovisual documentary and research project directed by social scientist Nelson Varas-Díaz at Florida International University, examining Latin American metal bands' resilience and relationship with their history and culture.Songs Of Injustice – Heavy Metal Music In Latin America Florida International University 2019 United States DVD + 2 CDs CD 2, Track 9 Also during 2019, a tribute album titled Versiones Apócrifas was released featuring interpretations of 1917 songs by artists from Argentina, Uruguay and Bolivia.Versiones Apócrifas (Tribute to 1917) Cabra Negra Producciones 2019 audio CDSabransky, Alejandro December 2020 Alejandro Sabransky, fundador de 1917 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iboeY47T0OA Metal Index YouTube Venezuela es June 9, 2026 Discography Studio albums Inti Huacay (1998) Genesis & Horror (2002) Vision (2004) Neo-Ritual (2005) Vox Fatum (2007) Brutal Miserable Drama (2010) Inexorable (2013) Implacable Utopia (2016) Novem (2019) Omnicrisis (2021) Cruel Dimension (2022) Sonus Irae (2023) Factor Bestial (2025) Other releases EPs Execratio Perpetua (2026) Demos Bienvenido a la Nada (1996) Promo 2005 (2005) Split albums Sudamérica Brutal 2 (2002) Singles El Danzar de los Decapitados / Bienvenido a la Nada (2009) Sanguinaria Misericordia (2019) Tras los Fríos Muros (2020) Compilation albums Testimonial (2006) Actum Tempus (Part I) (2013) Actum Tempus (Part II) (2013) Cronología 1998-2018 (2018) Box sets Manifiestos Iconoclastas (2016) Manifiestos Inquebrantables (2020) Video releases Sessiones (DVD+CD, 2018) Band members Current lineup Alejandro Sabransky – guitars (1994–present), lead vocals (2000–present), drum programming (2002–present), bass (2007–2014) Mario Mansilla – bass (2015–present) Former members Juan "Pansa" Videla – bass (1994–1997, 2002–2006) Fernando Ruiz – drums (1994–2001) Marcos K. – lead vocals (1994–1999) Damián R. – bass (1998–2001) Live musicians Eric Loiácomo – drums (2002–2006) Fede Fisura – drums (2015–2016) Javier Cufré – rhythm guitar (2015–2018) Javier Cuello – drums (2017–2018) Guest studio musicians Acho (Social Shit) – bass on Brutal Miserable Drama (2010) Mike Browning (Nocturnus AD) – vocals on Brutal Miserable Drama (2010) S.A.S. de L'Argilière (Philippe Courtois) (Misanthrope, Argile) – guitar on Brutal Miserable Drama (2010), vocals on Omnicrisis (2021) Tommy Talamanca (Sadist) – guitar on Omnicrisis (2021) Lucas Bravo (ex-Lethal, Horcas) – guitar on Omnicrisis (2021) References External links 1917 official Bandcamp 1917 at Encyclopaedia Metallum 1917 at Friedhof Magazine (Spain) 1863330 1917 36790597 Versiones Apócrifas (1917 tribute album) Category:Argentine thrash metal musical groups Category:Musical groups established in 1994 Category:Argentine heavy metal musical groups Category:Musical groups from Buenos Aires