Taste Of Tears was founded 1998 by Marcus Seebach (d + v) and Daniel Patzen (g + v) in Chur, Switzerland. In 1999 the line up was completed by Duri Camenisch (g) and Gion Alig (b). Back then, the first songs were strongly influenced by Melodic Death Metal but already had varying structures and rhythmic diversity. After several shows and a 2 nd place at a local talent showcase, TOT recorded 2004 a first demo. But in late 2004 Daniel left the band due to personal reasons. In the following year TOT extended their still in Death Metal rooted sound with a lot of progressive and technical elements. With the joining of long time friend Ivan Strimer on vocals in 2006, TOT crossed the borders of Death Metal with more variety on vocals and even wider stylistic influences.
On the other side, the lyrics incorporate critical and metaphorical views of actual themes and thoughts. The 2007 released promo CD “Architects of Downfall” received good reviews in the underground scene and they were compared to Death and Control Denied.
After opening slots for Legion Of The Damned, Entombed, Cataract, Negligence, Mendeed and even some local headliner shows, TOT began to write songs for their first full length CD. Between August and October 2010, 8 songs of progressive and technical Death Metal were recorded in their own studio ”T.O.T Records”. The album was mixed at Newsound Studios by legendary Tommy Vetterli and mastered by Dan Suter at Echochamber.