Belphegor + Melechesh + Bleeding Gods + Commander @ The Dome, London 18th June 2018 Review and photography by Thomas James Henry Saunders
MELECHESH
MELECHESH – Interview With Ashmedi
Interview With Frontman/Founder Ashmedi By Peter Atkinson Photos from www.facebook.com/melechesh If there’s been one constant for self-proclaimed “Sumerian Thrashing Black Metal/Mesopotamian Metal” quartet Melechesh over the past 20-some years, it’s been change. Well actually that and frontman/guitarist/band leader Ashmedi, who has been along for the ride since Melechesh – which…
MELECHESH to Release “Enki” Early Next Year
Mesopotamian thrashing black metal pioneers MELECHESH return this winter with their sixth full-length album! On February 27th (EU), March 2nd (UK) and 10th (US) 2015 MELECHESH will release Enki, the follow-up to their 2010 masterpiece The Epigenesis. With this deep and personal album, filled with metaphor and spiritual/philosophical references, MELECHESH…
MELECHESH – Ashmedi Featured on Canadian TV
With the release of their sixth album scheduled for 2014 via Nuclear Blast, Sumerian Black/Thrash Metal pioneers MELECHESH, present an interview with mainman Ashmedi. The interview, which was featured on Canadian TV show “The Cool Guy Files”, was conducted in 2011 while MELECHESH was on tour in North America. You can watch the…
MELECHESH: Ashmedi Signature 12-String Guitar Unveiled at NAMM 2013!
Fernandes Guitars and Ashmedi of Mesopotamian thrashing black metal pioneers MELECHESH, have collaborated to present the very unique Vortex Scimitar 12-string electric guitar! This is arguably the first mass produced electric 12-string in a V shape, offering a whole new approach to composing extreme metal and music in general. “The first…
MELECHESH TO BE JOINED BY SESSION BASS PLAYER SCORPIOS OF CRIMSON MOON
‘Mystics of the Pillars II’ EP due out on Nuclear Blast Records AMSTERDAM – Veteran black metal act, Melechesh, will be joined by session bass player, Scorpios, of the American black metal band, Crimson Moon. Scorpios has been residing in Germany for several years, and he will arrive in Amsterdam…
MELECHESH Release Digital EP Mystics Of The Pillar II
Masters of Sumerian blackened thrash metal, MELECHESH, have announced to release an exclusive digital EP entitled Mystics Of The Pillar II. The EP will contain the following tracks and will be released April 27 in Europe and on May 1 in the US. Mystics Of The Pillar II track listing:…
MELECHESH: Issue End of Tour Statement
Mesopotamian thrashing black metal pioneers MELECHESH have returned home after their first ever tour of North America as direct support to ROTTING CHRIST! Joining them were polish death metallers HATE, as well as ABIGAIL WILLIAMS and LECHEROUS NOCTURNE! Vocalist/guitarist Ashmedi offered the following tour wrap up: “We have recently completed…
NILE, Melechesh @ O2 Islington Academy, London
NILE, Melechesh @ O2 Islington Academy, London 13 February 2011 Review by Danny Draper Trying to find to the O2 Academy was a bit of fun; I have never been before and didn’t realise that it’s pretty much inside a shopping centre! Once I had arrived on this cold wet…
MELECHESH: “Grand Gathas Of Baal Sin” Video Clip Released
Mesopotamian thrashing black metal pioneers MELECHESH have released the highly anticipated video clip for the song “Grand Gathas Of Baal Sin” from their most recent masterpiece The Epigenesis. Commented mainman Ashmedi: “Finally the video clip for ‘Grand Gathas of Baal Sin’ is ready. It was not an easy process but worth the effort. We are…
Best of 2010
Best of 2010 As always, the top albums are for releases from 2010 that are full albums (no EP’s or demos). They also have to be new studio albums for 2010, not re-recordings, re-releases, cover songs, or live material. Below the combined TOP 30 are links to each staff members…
MELECHESH: To Shoot Video in Istanbul
Mesopotamian thrashing black metal pioneers MELECHESH are currently headed for Istanbul, Turkey to shoot the music video for the track “Grand Gathas Of Baal Sin”. The song comes from the bands brand new masterpiece The Epigenesis and will be shot by Canadian director Rouzbeh Heydari. Director of cinematography and producer…
MELECHESH: Track by Track Commentary Part 5
Guitarist/vocalist Ashmedi of Mesopotamian blackened thrash pioneers MELECHESH, has issued the final instalment of several track by track explanations of songs from their forthcoming album. The Epigenesis was released on October 1st in Europe and on October 26th in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. 10. A Greater Chain of…
MELECHESH: Track by Track Commentary Part 4
Guitarist/vocalist Ashmedi of Mesopotamian blackened thrash pioneers MELECHESH, has issued the fourth of several track by track explanations of songs from their forthcoming album. The Epigenesis was released on October 1st in Europe and on October 26th in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. 8. Illumination – The Face of…
MELECHESH: Track by Track Commentary Part 3
Guitarist/vocalist Ashmedi of Mesopotamian blackened thrash pioneers MELECHESH, has issued the third of several track by track explanations of songs from their forthcoming album. The Epigenesis was released on October 1st in Europe and will be made available on October 26th in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. 6. When…