Origin: Spain
Formed: 1999
Genre: Melodic Death / Black Metal
Status: Unknown
Label: Unsigned / Independent
Themes: Not officially listed
Caronthe was a short‑lived melodic death/black metal band from Murcia, Spain, active around the turn of the millennium. Emerging in 1999, the group operated within the local underground scene, blending the aggression of black metal with the melodic sensibilities characteristic of late‑90s Iberian death metal. Their sound—raw, energetic, and rooted in the DIY ethos—reflected the formative years of the Murcia metal movement, where rehearsal‑room recordings and youth‑association compilations were often the only available platforms for new bands.
The band’s earliest known recording is the demo RĂ©quiem (2000), a release that circulated locally and showcased their mix of tremolo‑driven blackened riffing, melodic leads, and harsh vocal delivery. A second demo, One Second to Dead, was also produced, though its exact year remains undocumented. These recordings positioned Caronthe among the emerging extreme metal acts of the region, contributing to the growing visibility of Murcia’s underground scene.
In 2001, Caronthe appeared on the split RecopilaciĂłn AsociaciĂłn Juvenil Euterpe, a compilation tied to a local youth cultural association that supported early metal and punk activity in the area. This release stands as the last confirmed trace of the band’s activity. Despite their brief existence, Caronthe served as an early creative outlet for musicians who would later become active in other Spanish extreme metal projects, particularly within the Murcia and Cantabria scenes.
Members such as RamĂłn and Jose would go on to participate in NĂżhem, while others—like VĂctor and Reme—remained connected to the regional underground through various short‑term or rehearsal‑based projects. Caronthe’s legacy is modest but meaningful: a snapshot of a formative moment in Spanish melodic death/black metal, preserved through scarce demos and a single compilation appearance.
Isra – Vocals
VĂctor – Vocals (past)
Isa – Guitars
Jose – Guitars (also in Nÿhem)
Ramón – Bass (also in Nÿhem, ex‑Symmetry of Pain)
Reme – Drums
Réquiem – Demo (2000)
One Second to Dead – Demo (year unknown)
Recopilación Asociación Juvenil Euterpe – Split (2001)