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Revision as of 21:49, 23 April 2011
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Xerath are a metal band from the UK. Formed in 2007, and recognized from 2009 with the release of their debut album 'I' (one) via Candlelight Records.
Containing elements of Progressive, Death, Thrash and industrial metal, Xerath's music is characterized by the mix of polyrhythmic guitar riffing and drumming, with orchestral / symphonic elements. Xerath cite their influences as Strapping Young Lad, Meshuggah, Dimmu Borgir, Opeth as well as Film score composition and an eclectic mix of other bands and genres.
Line Up
Current members
- Owain Williams - Guitars
- Michael Pitman - Drums
- Richard Thomson - Vocals
- Christopher Clark - Bass
Previous Members
- Andy Phillips - Guitars
Session
- Nik Wolf - Bass
Biography
Formation of band
Xerath was formed in 2007 by guitarist Andy Phillips, drummer Michael Pitman and Bassist / Guitarist Owain Williams. Xerath was originally started as an experiment to combine Film score style composition with syncopated guitar rhythms and crushing metal grooves. In 2007, Xerath won the Terrorizer Magazine best unsigned band competition based on reader votes. In early 2008, Xerath signed their first record deal with Candlelight Records[1], best known for acts such as Emperor and Opeth. Xerath released their debut CD entitled I (One), in May 2009.
Discography
Studio albums
- I (2009)
- II (2011)
I
The debut album was released through Candlelight Records in May 2009[2], it was recorded by Xerath and mixed/mastered by Brett-Caldas Lima at Tower Studios. The iconic artwork was by Colin Marks of Rainsong Design.
Track Listing:
- Intrenity
- Alterra
- Nocturnum
- Consequences
- Interlude
- False history
- Abiogenesis
- Reform Pt. I
- Reform Pt. II
- Right to Exist
The album received high praise amongst metal press;
Kerrang - KKKK "Sure to blow all the competition out of the water"
Terrorizer Magazine - 8/10 "Possibly one of the most exciting things to come out of the British metal scene for some time"
Powerplay - 8/10 "Head nodding grooves and filmic drama"
Metal Hammer UK 8/10 "Xerath sound like the result of a chaotic experiment to produce the ultimate please-them-all 21st century metal band.
II
Xerath made their first notable live performance at Bloodstock Open Air festival in the UK[3]. Xerath have finished work on their second album II and are currently awaiting its release in April 2011.
References
- ^ "Xerath signs to Candlelight Records". Blabbermouth.net. 2008-11-26.
- ^ "I out now". Xerath. 2009-05-25.
- ^ "Xerath interviewed at Bloodstock Festival". Blabbermouth. 2009-09-14.