*** "I was recently introduced to this obscure Lithuanian “evil metal” band by Dan from The Corroseum, who knows my taste in music from our past collaborations on Tudor and similar projects. Musically, Trylika channels the raw spirit of early demo-era Root (complete with bizarre corpse paint), the rough energy of early Tudor and Drakar, yet leans toward a more upbeat heavy metal sound rather than pure evil thrash.
Active only briefly in the late 1980s, Trylika managed to record just three songs before disbanding. Now, NWN is proud to reissue these rare tracks on a 12" EP—complete with a recorded interview with the band’s main member on Side B.
Formed on February 13, 1988, in Kaunas, Trylika began rehearsing at the Freda Culture House. The founding lineup featured vocalist Artūras Gumbrevičius (Ačkosauras), guitarist Arijus Skorupskis (who later switched to bass), drummer Viktoras Andrejevas (Bambino)—later replaced by Vladimir Lavrentjevas—lead guitarist Vytautas Inokaitis (replaced by Anatolijus Rozumas), and bassist Marius Klusas.
The band was part of the Kaunas Rock Club and quickly gained recognition, winning several 1988 competitions such as Electric Guitar, Žemaitijos Cup, Aukštaitijos Taurė, Papagala, and Hard Express. In 1989, Trylika even appeared on West German television (VFR TV), introducing their unique sound to a wider audience.
Trylika cited Metallica, Coroner, Motörhead, Pink Floyd, Anthrax, Venom, and Judas Priest among their influences—an eclectic mix reflected in their distinct approach to the heavy metal underground. Though the band dissolved by the end of 1989, their energetic live performances and unusual fusion of styles left a lasting mark on the Lithuanian metal scene."
