About - Pandemia - Death Metal

About Us

Origin: Czech Republic

Active Years: 1995-present

Genre: Death Metal

Current lineup: Jirka – vocals, Alex- guitars, Jarda – bass, Jakub – drums

Band Formation and Early Years

Pandemia was founded in July 1995 by three former members of the death metal band Suffering. The original lineup consisted of Alex on guitar, Jarda on bass, Pavel on drums, and Matthew on vocals.

Notable Producers

Pandemia has collaborated with some legendary names in metal production, including:

Russ Russell – Known for his work with Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, and The Exploited
Waldemar Soychta – A prominent producer who has worked with bands like Grip Inc., Sodom, and Moonspell
Andy Classen – Famous for his work with Krisiun, Destruction, and Holy Moses

These collaborations have helped shape Pandemia’s sound and elevate their production quality over the years.

Touring and Live Performances

Pandemia has been very active on the live circuit, playing over 600 shows in more than 30 countries across Europe, South, Central, and North America. They have supported major acts such as Death, Morbid Angel, Bolt Thrower, Vader, Kreator, Six Feet Under, and Incantation

Recent Developments

In 2022, Pandemia returned with a new lineup and began recording new music under the mixing expertise of Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Memoriam…). Their latest singles, “Sleep Paralysis” and “The Wretched Dance,” were released in 2023, showcasing their signature blend of raw power and poetic lyrics.

Pandemia is a Hammerheart Records recording artist. The band continues to be a vital force in the death metal scene, maintaining their commitment to the old-school sound while evolving their style. They are working on releasing a new full-length “Darkened Devotion” in May 2025 and planning to celebrate their 30th anniversary with special performances featuring songs from their entire discography.

Discography:

Spreading The Message (2000)
Personal Demon (2002)
Riven (2005)
Feet Of Anger (2009)
At The Gates Of Nihilism (2015)

Band History

1995

Pandemia was founded in Cheb (CZ).

The first line up was:

Alex (guitar)
Jarda (bass)
Pavel (drums)
Matthew (vocals)

2000

First album, Spreading the Message, released on Lost Disciple Records (USA). Followed by extensive touring, supporting Vader and Vital Remains on their European tour and many festival appearances.

2002

Second album, Personal Demon, out on Lost Disciple Records.

The band visits Latin America and spends 2.5 months touring around most of its countries, being one of the first metal bands ever to do such undertaking.

Tours Incantation, Krabathor, Natron, Fleshless follow in support of the album.

2005

Third album, Riven, out on Metal Age Productions.

Followed by prestigious concerts supporting acts such as Morbid Angel. Second Latin American tour follows, playing most countries from Venezuela to Argentina.

2009

Fourth album, Feet of Anger, out on War Anthem Records.

European tour with Pessimist (US) follows.

2015

Fifth album, At The Gates Of Nihilism, out on Mighty Music.

Besides celebrating 20th anniversary, the band plays multiple shows across Europe and then enters a hiatus in 2017.

2022

Pandemia returns with new line-up and records new music under the mixing expertise of Russ Russell.

Jirka – vocals
Jarda – bass
Jakub – drums
Alex – guitars

2025

The band has recorded a new album, Darkened Devotion, ready to be released in May 2025 on Hammerheart records. The album signifies a step up in production and songwriting for the band and promises to be their strongest release to date.

The band comments:
“Signing with Hammerheart Records feels like a dream realized. We’ve admired their work since our demo days in the 90s, watching them cultivate and champion the most authentic voices in extreme metal. Our sixth album, and first release in a decade, represents PANDEMIA at its absolute peak – it’s fast, intense, and varied enough to keep you headbanging into the late hours of the night. Each member has delivered their best performance to date, pushing our abilities to new heights. With such devastating material in hand, we couldn’t ask for a better partner than Hammerheart to help us spread our death metal message.”