The Amenta
Formed: 2002
From:
Sydney,
Australia
Last Known Status: Active
Latest The Amenta News
Below is our complete The Amenta news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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The Amenta Reveals New Album Details
Australian metallers, The Amenta, have announced their new album, "n0n," will be released on October 20th. "n0n" was mixed by Lachlan Mitchell at The Vault Studios and mastered by Steve Smart at Studios 301. According to the band, "The recording of the album spanned three different countries and seven different studios. 'n0n' contains a myriad of different contributors and performers with no less than two drummers, six vocalists and two bass players recording on the album which features guest appearances from Jason Mendonca (AKERCOCKE), Alice Daquet (SIR ALICE), Alex Pope (RUINS) and more" More...
Nervecell's "Preaching Venom" Release Date Set
Dubai-based death/thrash metal act NERVECELL will release their highly anticipated new album "Preaching Venom" on April 1st, 2008 via Music Master in the Middle East and North Africa region.
"Preaching Venom" features PSYCROPTIC's David Haley (also of THE AMENTA, RUINS) on drums. Mixed at Hertz Studio (VADER, DECAPITATED, HATE) in Poland by Wieslawscy Bros. and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (SEPULTURA, SUFFOCATION, UNEARTH) in New Windsor, New York.
The CD artwork was created by Dennis Sibeijn (ABORTED, ALL SHALL PERISH, JOB FOR A COWBOY). You can check out the cover art here or embedded below.
NERVECELL uploaded 2 new songs from "Preaching Venom" entitled "Flesh & Memories" and "Vicious Circle of Bloodshed" on their MySpace page.
You can also watch studio footage for the making of "Preaching Venom" here.
Here is the "Preaching Venom" track listing: More...
The Amenta Put Finishing Touches On "n0n"
Fresh from a successful Australian tour with THE BERZERKER and AKERCOCKE, THE AMENTA is very close to completing "n0n", the full-length follow up to 2004's critically acclaimed "Occasus" (recently re-released with a bonus DVD and limited slipcase) . All drums, bass and over 100 tracks of effects have been laid down, with only vocals remaining. "Tired of the usual heavy metal bullshit, THE AMENTA has crafted something ugly and unique," according to a press release. "'n0n' is an aggressive statement of individuality." Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Dirt", "Rape", "Cancer", "Skin", "Spine", "Slave", "Whore", "Junky" and "Vermin".
The Amenta's "n0n" Tracklisting Revealed
THE AMENTA are currently in the studio, recording “n0n”, the full length follow up to their acclaimed 2004 release “Occasus”.
All guitars, Samples and FX have been tracked and the band flew to Hobart, Australia to commence recording drums at Red Planet Studios in July. “n0n” is a much darker and more subtle album than its predecessor and is the product of a more experimental recording ethos.
THE AMENTA are stepping outside of their comfort zone and enjoying chaos. Riddled with electronic noise and guitar manipulation, “n0n” pushes modern technology to its limits. Lyrically the album deals with shadowy deals and moral compromises of this sick new world.
Here are the song titles revealed so far:
Skin
Whore
Vermin
Spine
Rape
Slave
Entropy
Atrophy
Dystrophy
Cancer
Junky
Dirt
The Amenta Recording New Album Entitled "n0n"
THE AMENTA are in the studio, recording “n0n”, the full length follow up to their acclaimed 2004 release “Occasus”. All guitars, samples and FX have been tracked and the band flies to Hobart, Australia to commence recording drums at Red Planet Studios in early July.
“n0n” is a much darker and more subtle album than its predecessor and is the product of a more experimental recording ethos. THE AMENTA are stepping outside of their comfort zone and enjoying chaos. Riddled with electronic noise and guitar manipulation, “n0n” pushes modern technology to its limits. Lyrically the album deals with shadowy deals and moral compromises of this sick new world.
Song titles include: Skin, Whore, Vermin, Spine, Rape, Slave, Entropy, Atrophy, Dystrophy, Cancer, Junky and Dirt.
Just a month ago the band was searching for a new vocalist, but there is no word in their update about a replacement being found.
The Amenta Seeking New Vocalist
Aussie extreme industrial/death metallers THE AMENTA have issued the following update:
"Australia's extreme industrial metal collective The Amenta require a new vocalist. An instrumental version of 'Nihil' is available for download here.
Interested parties should record a demo version of the track and email it to the band at auditions@the amenta.com. Please include bio and any other relevant information.
Applicants welcome from anywhere in Australia and overseas. Australian applicants must be prepared to travel to Sydney to rehearse regularly and to relocate to Europe in the near future.
Please note we are not searching for an exact replica of our former vocalist and any new ideas, techniques and sound are encouraged."
The Amenta Re-release "Occasus," Ready New Album
THE AMENTA's 2004 album entitled "Occasus" has been conceptualized beyond the conventional re-release most others generate. This time the offering includes multiple full-lengths; “Occasus”, “Soundtrack to a Hidden Earth” and “Mictlan” MCD with all new artwork and image galleries. In addition you'll have the opportunity to devour "The Virus" DVD, also included and containing the “Erebus” film clip.
In the fall, THE AMENTA bestow the first official release of their upcoming album, "non,” tentatively due in September.
The "non" tracklisting is as follows:
Rape
Junkie
Cancer
Slave
Skin
Whore
The Amenta Finishing Preliminary Work On New Album
The Amenta, have nearly finished preliminary work on the full length follow up to 2004's acclaimed album "Occasus". Some working titles include Junky, Whore, Slave, and Skin. The album is expected to be released in September 2007. You can hear a sample at the band's MySpace page.
Listenable Records Launches YouTube Channel
France's Listenable Records has launched its exclusive YouTube channel at this location. Currently available for viewing on the channel are videos by such artists as IMMOLATION, THE AMENTA, GOJIRA, ABORTED and TEXTURES.
The Amenta Post 'Parasite' Video Online
Aussie extreme industrial/death metallers THE AMENTA have made available a video called 'Parasite' which is taken from the forthcoming DVD Virus and can be viewed at this location. The band recently closed vocal auditions to replace the departed Cessium 137 - an announcement should be made soon.
Australian Heavy Metal Music Awards Winners
The first annual Australian Heavy Metal Music Awards took place on Friday, February 4 at the UC Bar, Canberra. Award winners were as follows:
Best Vocalist - Tim Grose (DUNGEON)
Best Guitarist - Aaron Bilbija (DAYSEND)
Best Bass Player - Mark Palfreyman (ALARUM)
Best Drummer - Matt Racovalis (ALARUM)
Best Keyboardist - Adam Agius (ALCHEMIST)
Best New Band - THE AMENTA
Best Album – "Eventuality" (ALARUM)
Best Video Clip – "First Contact" (ALCHEMIST)
Best Overall Band - ALARUM
The night also featured an hour-long set from Hall-of-Fame inductees and veteran Australian thrash metallers MORTAL SIN.
The Amenta Shoot Video For "Erebus"
The Amenta have began pre production for the video clip for "Erebus" - taken from their debut album "Occasus." Taking the reigns are Steff and Dalibor from Entropy films, directors critically acclaimed feature film - 'Zero Tolerance Squad' - winner of the awards for Best Director and Best Film as well as other awards at the Fifth Planet Indie Film Festival.
The Amenta's debut album "Occasus" has been receiving excellent reviews already.
Metal Heart Magazine - 9/10
Grind Zone Magazine - 9/10
Rock Tribune Magazine - 89/100
Eternal Terror Webzine - 5.5 / 6
Lords of Winter Webzine - 8.5 / 10
Metalstorm.ee Webzine - 9/10
"Occasus" will be released on August 30 in Europe, Australia, etc., and in October in North America.
The Amenta Ink Deal with Listenable
The Amenta have signed with France’s Listenable Records. The label will release the band’s debut album, Year Zero, sometime in 2004. Stay tuned for the actual release date.
Meanwhile, The Amenta’s track ‘Mictlan’ is currently featured on Kuckletracks LXXVI, the companion CD to issue #76 of Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles magazine, on newsstands now.
The Amenta’s Mictlan MCD made BW&BK scribe Aaron Small’s top 10 Independent/Demo releases for 2003.