Genre(s):
Progressive Black/Death Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Satanism, Faustian Themes, Sex
Origin:
United Kingdom (London, England)
Formed In:
1997
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Jason Mendonça - Vocals, Guitars (1997-) (Disciples of Belial, Lorenz Attractor, Salem Orchid (Gbr))
Pete Benjamin - Bass (2007-) (Concept (Gbr), Corpsing, Pantheist, The Order of Apollyon)
David Gray - Drums (1997-) (Salem Orchid (Gbr), Church of Satan, The Berzerker, Photographing Girls, The Antichrist Imperium)
Martin Bonsoir - Keyboards, Samples (1997-2003, 2008-) (Ted Maul)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Tanya Kemp
Nicola Warwick
Guitars:
Paul Scanlan (1997-2003) (Skaldic Curse, Chaosanct)
Matt Wilcock (2004-2010) (Abramelin (Aus), The Berzerker, Steel Affliction, The Senseless, The Antichrist Imperium)
Bass:
Peter Theobalds (1997-2007) (Three Days By Camel, Salem Orchid (Gbr), Church Of Satan}, Photographing Girls, Xerox Girls, Ted Maul, Blood Island Raiders, Gonga)
Keyboards:
Daniel "The Ritz" Reeves (2003-2006) (As She Screams, Ted Maul)
Violins:
Vanessa Gray
Additional notes:
From left to right:
David Gray (drums), Jason Mendonça (vocals, guitars), Matt Wilcock (guitars), Peter Benjamin (bass).
Jason and David formed Akercocke after the split of Salem Orchid (Gbr). David had also formed a short-lived project called Church Of Satan in-between the two bands.
Jason appeared on Labrat's record and Hecate Enthroned's most recent album, Redimus.
Akercocke participated in the "Celtic Frost Tribute - Order of the Tyrants", released by Black Lotus Records in 2003, covering the song "Mesmerized".
Something people may find awkward about Akercocke being a "black/death act" is that they perform wearing suits/formal clothing. The alleged reason is that they believe their music should sound great and their looks should match it as well as debunking the common stereotype about Satanic music and its musicians.
In May 2007 Akercocke appeared on the BBC debate show Nolan Live to defend their right to play a gig in Northern Ireland after Christian groups had petitioned to have it cancelled due to the band's lyrical content.
David Gray (drums), Jason Mendonça (vocals, guitars), Matt Wilcock (guitars), Peter Benjamin (bass).
Jason and David formed Akercocke after the split of Salem Orchid (Gbr). David had also formed a short-lived project called Church Of Satan in-between the two bands.
Jason appeared on Labrat's record and Hecate Enthroned's most recent album, Redimus.
Akercocke participated in the "Celtic Frost Tribute - Order of the Tyrants", released by Black Lotus Records in 2003, covering the song "Mesmerized".
Something people may find awkward about Akercocke being a "black/death act" is that they perform wearing suits/formal clothing. The alleged reason is that they believe their music should sound great and their looks should match it as well as debunking the common stereotype about Satanic music and its musicians.
In May 2007 Akercocke appeared on the BBC debate show Nolan Live to defend their right to play a gig in Northern Ireland after Christian groups had petitioned to have it cancelled due to the band's lyrical content.
Discography:
Akercocke - 1998 Promo [demo] - 1998
Akercocke - Rape Of The Bastard Nazarene [full-length] - 1999
Akercocke - The Goat Of Mendes [full-length] - 2001
Akercocke - Choronzon [full-length] - 2003
Akercocke - Eyes Of The Dawn (Demo)/The Fulcrum [single] - 2005
Akercocke - Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone [full-length] - 2005
Akercocke - Antichrist [full-length] - 2007
Akercocke - Renaissance In Extremis [full-length] - 2017
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Official site:
http://www.myspace.com/akercocke
