Amenra | |
|---|---|
 Live in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Kortrijk, Belgium |
| Genres | Post-metal, sludge metal, doom metal |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Neurot, Hypertension |
| Members | Colin H. Van Eeckhout Mathieu Vandekerckhove Levy Seynaeve Bjorn Lebon Lennart Bossu |
Amenra is a Belgian post-metal band known for a brooding sound and intense live preformances.
History
editAmenra was formed in 1999 in the West Flanders city of Kortrijk. The band was founded by vocalist Colin H. Eeckhout, lead guitarist Mathieu Vandekerckhove, and bassist Levy Seynaeve. The three had been in the hardcore band Spineless and wanted to create music with more "heart and soul".[1][2]
The group began releasing their dark "Mass" albums in 2003 and eventually signed with Hypertension Records. In 2013, the ensemble joined Neurot Records to release their fifth full-length album.[3][4] The label was founded by Neurosis; a band that has been influential in Amenra's style and career.[5][6] Amenra's discography also includes DVDs, acoustic EPs, and a live album. The live shows are intense and emotional.[7][8]
Discography
edit- Mass I (2003)
- Mass II Sermons (2005)
- Mass III (2005, Hypertension Records)
- Mass IIII (2008, Hypertension Records)
- Mass V (2013, Neurot Records)
References
edit- ^ Peeters, Tom (12 December 2012). "Etherische postmetal van Amenra klinkt als pletwals". Agenda Magazine (in Dutch). Brussel Deze Week. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ Devriendt, Christophe (21 December 2012). ""Wij zijn één en al boodschap": Amenra presenteert nieuwste cd" (in Dutch). DeWereldMorgen.be. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ Yardley, Miranda (14 June 2012). "Studio Report: Amenra". Terrorizer Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ Yardley, Miranda (12 July 2011). "Amenra Sign With Neurpt". Terrorizer Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ Steenhaut, Dirk (23 December 2012). "Amenra @ ABBox: luid maar zuiver". Knack Focus Magazine (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Wat schaft de Pod? - De favoriete platen van Amenra". HUMO (in Dutch). 20 November 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Pukkelpop 2008: In het teken van de grote M". De Morgen (in Dutch). 8 August 2008. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
- ^ Katrina, Al (20 February 2009). "Concert Review: Amenra and Zoroaster, Feb. 19 at Katacombes". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 20 November 2014.