Melynda Jackson is an American guitarist recognized for her work in SubArachnoid Space (1996-2010) and her current project, Eight Bells (2010–present).[1][2] She is known as an experimental musician using effects to create emotive and bleakly atmospheric soundscapes.[3][4] She credits a range of influences including '70s prog and krautrock (Genesis, Popol Vuh, Magma), ambient and minimalist composers (Brian Eno, Steve Reich), and progressive black and death metal (Enslaved, Ulver, Death, Gorguts).[5]
Melynda Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Black and doom influenced experimental metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Seventh Rule Recordings, The Flenser and Battleground Records |
References edit
- ^ "Interview: Eight Bells Frontwoman Melynda Jackson Discusses Her Writing Process, Fuzz Pedals and More". guitarworld.com. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ "Melynda Jackson Talks About New Band Eight Bells". metalassault.com. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
- ^ Schmahl, Doc (May 15, 2013). "Interview: Eight Bells' Melynda Jackson". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2013.
- ^ "Album Review: Eight Bells – 'Landless'". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ^ "EIGHT BELLS - Landless". curranreynolds.blogspot.com. Retrieved 5 June 2016.