Taking their name from a Clive Barker short story, “The Yattering and Jack,” Yattering was formed in 1996 in Gdansk, Poland. Founding members were Hudy (guitar), Śvierszcz (bass guitar & vocals) and Ząbek (drums). Playing thrash/ death metal, their style remains unconventional and controversial within that category.

Two years of rehearsals, performances and recordings enabled Yattering to introduce their music to larger audience with the memorable first album Human’s Pain. Although released under a small, independent label, it turned out to be the best debut album of the year 1998, according to the charts published in Polish music press. Later that year, a new guitarist, Thrufel joined the group, finally completing the line-up.

The band’s hard work and dedication enabled them to gain considerable respect within the metal market and growing attention of several labels. In 1999 the band signed a contract and their second album Murder’s Concept was released a year later. This album was regarded as even better than the first, and its constant promotion during numerous performances in Poland and the whole of Europe strengthened the position of the quartet.

Growing disagreement with their producer seriously delayed the finishing of the III which was finally recorded in 2001. Unfortunately, all the effort was virtually wasted, as the producer considered the piece to be a joke. Although it was in no way worse than the previous albums, it was not released.

In 2002 the band signed to the British label “Candlelight” and their next album, Genocide was recorded.

Discography

The Sick Society (demo) - 1996

Human’s Pain - 1998

Exterminate (EP) - 1998

Murder’s Concept - 2000

III - 2001

Genocide - 2002