Masters of Sumerian black metal, MELECHESH, are proud to release the fully instrumental version of their acclaimed 2010 album, The Epigenesis. The album was among the first productions of Istanbul’s then newly built flagship recording studio Babajim. It features a variety of traditional instruments, such as yayli tanbur, Azeri tar, baglama saz, Indian sitar and Persian santur, as well as 12-string guitars, evoking the spirit of Istanbul, a city that...
MELECHESH will start the year with an epic ride: The band just announced the "Sumerian Sonic Magick" tour set to lead them all across Europe in January 2020. W.E.B. and SELVANS will join the Sumerian black metal band, with more bands due to be announced soon. The pre-sale for several shows has already started.
Singer Ashmedi commented regarding the tour: "We are itching to hit the road yet again and...
Diabolical Death/black metal commando BELPHEGOR will headline European territory once again with direct support from their label mates MELECHESH, as well as BLEEDING GODS (June 15-18), COMMANDER (June 15-18th) and DE PROFUNDIS (June 21-30th).
The run includes fourteen rituals in eight countries, kicking off at ingenious WITH FULL FORCE festival [only BELPHEGOR], in Gräfenhainichen/Germany on June 14th.
The Epic Death/Black Metal formation BLEEDING GODS, who recently announced their new member on keyboards, David Gutierrez Rojas (KINGFISHER SKY, ELLEANORE, MISANTHROPIA), as well as their touring schedule for shows with SHINIGAMI in Japan, proudly unveil some more upcoming live dates today! The Dutch band will support label mates BELPHEGOR and MELECHESH on their upcoming European tour for some selected shows in Germany, UK and the Netherlands (together with COMMANDER)!...
Since summer 2017 Ashmedi - the founder an frontman of MELECHESH has made two trips to Armenia. Strangely, he was not there on a tour or for rest but to work on the very first Metal Depot interactive comic book, which features MELECHESH and the forgotten Sumerian gods. The 130-page epic is based on true episodes of Ashmedi's life, as well as some memorable events that happened throughout Melechesh career,...
Iconic Sumerian black thrash demigods MELECHESH have announce hit European stages again next month. See dates and tour poster below.
On this tour with friends in GORGOROTH, the band will be supporting their most recent collection of sonic magick, »Enki«, which was released in 2015 via Nuclear Blast and received raving reviews from all over the globe. The record features guest appearances by legendary metal musicians Max Cavalera (SOULFLY), Rob...
Pioneers of Sumerian thrashing black metal, Melechesh, have released the official lyric video for the song 'Lost Tribes' feat. Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Killer Be Killed) - surf to: http://smarturl.it/LostTribes. The song comes off the band's upcoming album, »Enki«.
The follow-up to 2010's masterpiece »The Epigenesis« marks the band's sixth full-length album and will feature iconic guests Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, Killer Be Killed), Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) And...
Pioneers of Sumerian thrashing black metal, MELECHESH, have released the lyric video for the brand new song 'Multiple Truths'. The song come off the band's upcoming album, »Enki«. The lyric video was produced by gifted artist & director Tommy Antonini. Surf to: http://youtu.be/euzd-Om57vM
The follow-up to 2010's masterpiece »The Epigenesis« marks the band's sixth full-length album and will feature iconic guests Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, KILLER BE KILLED),...
The follow-up to 2010's masterpiece »The Epigenesis« marks the band's sixth full-length album and will feature iconic guests Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy, Killer Be Killed), Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) and Rob Caggiano (Volbeat, Ex-anthrax).
Commented singer, songwriter and mainman Ashmedi: "I am flattered and honored to have esteemed guests appear on this multifaceted album. »Enki« solicited different approaches and new experiences. Max is a lion - I love his...
Pioneers of Sumerian thrashing black metal, Melechesh, have revealed the cover art for the band's upcoming studio album, »Enki«. Find the cover attached/below.
Commented mainman, singer and guitarist Ashmedi: "For the artwork we collaborated again with John Coulthart, who has done our previous two album covers. The art reflects the dynamics of the album and the world of MELECHESH: order and chaos. It amalgamates several spiritual, cultural and mythological concepts...
