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band. The band started in the early 1990s under various names, including Manticore and Anubis, in the town of Hardenberg. Eventually they settled on Altar. In 1992 they released their only demo, which landed them at Displeased Records. After five full-lengths the band split up in 2001. From time to time, the classic line-up reunites to play a limited number of shows under the name Altar-native.

Discography

* ''...And God Created Satan to Blame for His Mistakes'' (Demo, 1992) * ''Youth Against Christ'' (CD, 1994) * ''Ego Art'' (CD, 1996) * ''Provoke (album)'' (CD, 1998) * ''In the Name of the Father (album)'' (CD, 1999) * ''Until Heaven Forbids'' (EP, 2000) * ''Red Harvest'' (CD, 2001) * ''Altar'' (Demo, 2007)

Band members

Current line-up

*Marcel van Haaff - guitar *Edwin Kelder - vocals *Nils Vos - bass *Marco Arends - drums

Former members

* Marcel Verdurmen - guitar * Richard Ludwig - guitar * Michel Coppens - vocals * Andre Hemel - bass * Frank Schilperoort - drums * Sjoerd Visch - drums * Bert Huisjes - guitar * Marco de Groot - drums {{DEFAULTSORT:Altar Dutch death metal musical groups Musical groups disestablished in 2001 Musical quintets 2001 disestablishments in the Netherlands Musical groups established in 1988 Hardenberg