Thanatoschizo, a Portuguese metal band from Santa Marta de Penaguião, was formed in late 1997. The group released their first demo, Demo '98, followed by the EP Melégnia in February 1999, which blended death metal progressive with various genres and reached number 11 in a top 20 list by a radio show.
Thanatoschizo's debut album, Schizo Level, was released in 2001. The band continued with albums like InsomniousNightLift (2003), Turbulence (2004), and Zoom Code (2008). Their final album, Origami, was released in February 2011. The group announced their separation in September 2011 due to artistic differences.