Akercocke
Akercocke | |
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 Matt Wilcock in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England, UK |
| Genres | Blackened death metal,progressive metal,avant-garde metal |
| Years active | 1997–2012, 2016–present |
| Labels | Goat of Mendes,Peaceville,Earache |
| Spinoffs | Voices |
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Akercockeare an Englishextreme metalband fromLondon,formed in 1997 by Jason Mendonça and David Gray. The band also features Paul Scanlan[1]and Nathanael Underwood.
History
[edit]Akercocke's first album,Rape of the Bastard Nazarene,was self-released by the band in 1999. Akercocke later signed toPeaceville Records,releasingThe Goat of Mendesin 2001, which reached number 4 in Terrorizer's album of the year chart. In 2003 the albumChoronzonwas released, throughEarache Records.This album was voted number 1 metal release of the year by Terrorizer. Paul Scanlan left the band after this album, and was replaced by Matt Wilcock.[2][3]
Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undonewas released in October 2005. On 18 January 2007, Peter Theobalds left the band, and was replaced by Peter Benjamin.[4]
Akercocke released their fifth album,Antichrist,in May 2007.[5]Whilst touring to promote the album, due to the anti-Christian nature of the music, the band generated controversy inNorthern Irelandwhen they scheduled a tour date inBelfaston 18 May 2007, and appeared onBBC1's debate showNolan Liveon 16 May 2007 to defend their right to play there.[6]The band broke up in 2012 following extensive periods of inactivity. Prior to the break up, Akercocke were planning to release a DVD based on their 10-year anniversary as a band, though this was never released.
Akercocke revealed a surprise reunion as a band in 2016, featuring original lead guitarist Paul Scanlan returning to the band along with newcomer Nathanael Underwood on bass. The band posted a brand new song on YouTube, titled "Inner Sanctum" on 18 June 2017. The launch of a new official website on 25 April 2016 was followed on 26 April 2016 with the announcement of a series of reunion shows starting withBloodstock Open Air 2016and a full UK tour. A new album,Renaissance in Extremis,was released on 25 August 2017, which was their first full-length album in a decade since 2007'sAntichrist.In May 2021, the band announced they had begun recording a new album.
Members
[edit]Current
- Jason Mendonça –vocals,rhythm guitar(1997–2012, 2016–present)
- David Gray – drums(1997–2012, 2016–present)
- Paul Scanlan – lead guitar(1997–2003, 2016–present)
- Sam Loynes – keyboards(2010–2012, 2016–present)
- Federico Benini – bass(2019–present)
Former
- Martin Bonsoir – keyboards(1997–2003)
- Daniel "The Ritz" Reeves – keyboards(2004–2006)
- Matt Wilcock – guitar(2004–2010)
- Peter Theobalds – bass(1997–2006)
- Peter Benjamin – bass(2006–2012)
- Rob Archibald – keyboards(2006–2010)
- Dan Knight – guitar(2010–2012)
- Nathanael Underwood – bass(2016–2018)
Timeline
Discography
[edit]- Studio albums
- Rape of the Bastard Nazarene(1999)
- The Goat of Mendes(2001)
- Choronzon(2003)
- Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone(2005)
- Antichrist(2007)
- Renaissance in Extremis(2017)
- Live albums
- “Decades of Devil Worship” (2023)
References
[edit]- ^Lee, Cosmo (21 February 2006)."Akercocke – Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone – Review – Stylus Magazine".Stylus Magazine.Archived fromthe originalon 9 May 2012.Retrieved11 September2012.
- ^"Blabbermouth.net – AKERCOCKE Split With Guitarist".Blabbermouth.net.24 November 2004.Retrieved5 October2020.
- ^"Blabbermouth.net – AKERCOCKE: New Axeman Aboard".Blabbermouth.net.21 April 2005.Retrieved5 October2020.
- ^"Blabbermouth.net – Bassist PETER THEOBALDS Quits AKERCOCKE; Replacement Announced".Blabbermouth.net.18 January 2007.Retrieved5 October2020.
- ^"Blabbermouth.net – Akercocke to Film 10-Year Anniversary Concert for Live DVD/CD".Blabbermouth.net.27 June 2007.Retrieved16 January2023.
- ^"Blabbermouth.net – Akercocke to Play Belfast Tonight Despite Protests".Blabbermouth.net.18 May 2007.Retrieved16 February2023.
| International | |
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- 1997 establishments in England
- Blackened death metal musical groups
- Earache Records artists
- English black metal musical groups
- English death metal musical groups
- English musical quintets
- English progressive metal musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1997
- Death metal musical groups from London
- Progressive metal musical groups from London