Pentagram Chile

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riginally named just Pentagram in 2012 the band changed their name to not conflict with the more famous American band of the same name.

Influenced by the likes of Venom, Slayer and Possessed, Pentagram was formed in 1985 by Anton Reisseneger (lead guitar/vocals) and Juan Pablo Uribe (bass). Sporting only a couple of originals and some covers, Pentagram debuted December 28, 1985 with Eduardo Topelberg from the act Chronos on session drums but due to lack of experience these first gigs did not turn out as planned.

The following year, the act featured Marcelo Ulloa now on drums for only one show. With three original songs, and after hiring Topelberg back as a permanent drummer, they recorded their first demo in January of 1987 on a shoestring budget. Soon after, Reisenneger traveled to Brazil with a friend, invited by Max Cavalera (Sepultura). During this sojourn an independent record label offered a record contract, but then never heard from again.

After returning to Chile, the band met bass player Alfredo "El Bey" Peña, who replaced Uribe when he switched to second guitar. On September of 1987 the band recorded their second demo, improving the songwriting to feature longer playing times and more intricate riffing.. During this time, former Celtic Frost roadie, "Dinosaur" Surocco, offered the guys recording time for a 7'' through underground Swiss label 'Chainsaw Murder Records'. The idea materialized with the Fatal Predictions/Demoniac Possession EP (1987).