Melechesh
Formed: 1993
From:
Jerusalem,
Israel
Last Known Status: Active
Melechesh Interviews and Features
Below are our features and interviews with Melechesh.
Interview
Melechesh On New Music, Comics And Jerusalem
Black metal is a sub-genre which, like most, has plenty of stereotypes and cliches. Typically, when one thinks of the term, images of snow covered mountains and corpse paint spring to mind. However, black metal reaches far beyond Scandinavia, from the rainy streets of Newcastle, England to the cultural hive that is Athens, Greece and beyond, black metal can be found challenging all aspects of society.
In June of this year, I had the privilege of speaking with perhaps one of the bravest men in extreme metal, Ashmedi, who formed the black metal band Melechesh in the holiest city on Earth, Jerusalem. Prior to witnessing a standard stellar performance from the band at their show with Belphegor, Ashmedi and I discussed when how far along Melechesh are with new material, the graphic novel based on his life, "Emissary Of The Anunnaki: The Tale Of The Fire King" and what he thinks of the American embassy being moved to Jerusalem. More...
Interview
Melechesh Discusses Music, Racism And More
Melechesh are truly a law unto themselves. Not just as a band of renegades, led by the charismatic frontman Ashmedi, but also as a musical force, bringing in melodies from the near and middle east to their ferocious brand of black metal. Their debut, "As Jerusalem Burns...Al'Intisar," hit the shelves in 1996 and the band has continued to tear down musical limitations and social barriers since, most recently with their incredible album, "Enki," which was released last year.
At a recent show with Nile and Embryo in Bristol (read the review here) I was able to sit down and discuss the band's music, the struggle against racism and religious oppression and much more, with guitarist and vocalist, Ashmedi. You can watch the interview below. More...
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Sumerian Metallers Melechesh Discuss New Album
Sumerian-themed blackened metallers Melechesh launched "The Epigenesis" last month, which is their latest exploration of occult oriented extreme metal. Front man Ashmedi recently discussed the new album with me, explaining how everything from the lyrics to the guitar riffs to the promo shots are interconnected and chosen specifically to be in alignment. Ashmedi also recently posted a track-by-track breakdown online of the new album, which can be seen at the following links: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.
Talking about how the songs flow, Ashmedi commented, "It’s not afraid to step out of the box in the sense that every song stands alone, just like a good healthy rock album or metal album." He also discussed the possibility of an upcoming music video and where the band will be touring in support of the new album. More...