The group Diathra was formed by Dmitriy Laptenok (drums) and Dmitriy Tracevski (guitar) in 1995 Mogilyov, Belorussia. It was their first project. The group was entirely recruited with musicians by 1998, and Diathra started recording their demo "Tear Of Beauty" which was not widely popularized. The band's music presents the atmospheric Gothic doom metal in the best tradition of the genre. 9 months later the group began recording their debut "Wistful Autumn Dance" in Happy Notes studio. Under some circumstances recording of the album lasted more than 6 months. "Wistful Autumn Dance" was edited in MC by the label
THE FLAMING ARTS Prod. in 2001. At the same time Diathra began their touring within Belorussian regions. They performed together with such bands as Gods Tower and Apocryphal.
In the middle of 2002 Russian label STYGIAN CRYPT Prod. offered the group editing their debut on CD. After short negotiations they signed the contract, and official release of "Wistful Autumn Dance" appeared on CD the 30th December 2002. In addition to the main songs this edition included two instrumental themes as bonus tracks.
The stuff of musicians was subjected to some rearrangements during 2002, and at time it is the following:

Dmitriy Laptenok (drums)

Dmitriy Tracevski (guitar)

Michail Sobol (guitar)

Artyem Mazur (bass)

Dmitriy Shiyka (vocal)

Now the group is rehearsing songs for their new album under the temporary title "Among The Withered Grace". 8 or 10 tracks are being planned to be released by the end of 2003. The Diathra's music has not suffered essential changes, but nevertheless some surprises will be guaranteed.