Masters of Sumerian black/thrash metal MELECHESH will release a digital EP called “Mystics Of The Pillar II” on April 27 in Europe and May 1 in the U.S. via Nuclear Blast Records. The EP will contain the following tracks: Mystics Of The Pillar (Alternate Ending) Sacred Geometry (Instrumental) The Epigenesis (Instrumental) Commented MELECHESH mainman Ashmedi:… Read More Melechesh to release digital EP ‘Mystics Of The Pillar II’
Sumerian thrashing black metallers MELECHESH have amicably parted ways with bassist Rahm, who joined the band a year ago. The remaining members of the group cited “professional reasons” as the reason for the split. Commented MELECHESH mainman Ashmedi: “The band unanimously decided it is best to part ways with Rahm due to professional reasons that… Read More Melechesh Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement
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Mesopotamian thrashing black metal pioneers MELECHESH have revealed the artwork to their long awaited 5th album The Epigenesis. The cover art was handled by renowned UK based occult artist John Coulthart, whom the band has previously collaborated with before.The record will be released on October 1st in Europe and on October 26th in North America… Read More Melechesh’s new album ‘The Epigenesis’ album art revealed
Right from the time I heard Melechesh’s DJINN, I was overawed by their unique "MESOPOTAMIAN METAL" sound. This is band that has evolved an amazing new sub-genre within the extreme metal scene without compromising even a bit on the aggressiveness. These guys are busy completing their third full-length album "Sphynx". What follows is an exclusive… Read More Interview with Melechesh
Mesopotamian Metal!! That’s what Melechesh call their music. And it saves me the problem of trying to pigeonhole them in some damn genre/sub-genre already known to people. All said and done they have defined a new sound, and the name just suits the music fine. The album booklet is really beautiful with influences of middle-eastern… Read More Melechesh – Djinn