Melechesh
Melechesh is a Middle Eastern black metal band that originates from Jerusal… Read Full Bio ↴Melechesh is a Middle Eastern black metal band that originates from Jerusalem. Ashmedi started the band as a solo project in 1993. In the following year, guitarist Moloch and drummer Lord Curse were added to the line-up. The band’s goal was to create a type of black metal incorporating extensive Middle Eastern influences mainly based on Mesopotamian/Sumerian and occult themes (both musically and lyrically); the band invented the title "Mesopotamian metal" to best describe their type of metal.
The band’s release in 1995 of the official demo As Jerusalem Burns... and 7" EP The Siege of Lachish attracted attention from both underground metal fans and local authorities. Melechesh were accused of "Dark Cult activities" by the law enforcement authorities of the city of Jerusalem, especially by a frontpage newspaper article which twisted some facts. The charges were eventually dropped.
In 1996, The band released their debut album As Jerusalem Burns...Al´Intisar on an American black metal record label; then newly recruited bassist Al´Hazred completed the line-up. This marked the band as the first signed Non -Israeli band from the Middle East. And also First international signed metal band from Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Due to various personal, professional, and demographic reasons the band members had to relocate. 1998 armed with a new promo CD "Mesopotamian Metal" and after a farewell gig in Jerusalem, Israel, Melechesh relocated to France and the Netherlands . Lord Curse remained in Jerusalem and later moved to the USA to continue with his Art studies (and now works for George Lucas' ILM company), hence, the band had to recruit a new drummer. Absu mainman and drummer Proscriptor soon filled the vacant position. From that point on, Melechesh have released two full-length albums: Djinn (2001), dealing with Mesopotamian mythology, and Sphynx (2003), dealing with Mesopotamian/Sumerian mythology while always keeping the dark and Near Eastern occult themes close to their hearts. The band recorded their fourth and highly acclaimed album Emissaries which is available in Europe (Osmose Productions) and by The End Records in the United States and Canada . Meanwhile, Xul has replaced Proscriptor as the band’s fulltime drummer. A documentary was begun filming the founder, about his plight to create the band. Despite the first director leaving the film after losing all footage he did in Jerusalem another director took over and the project is still on track. Ashmedi's biographical articles can be found on several reputable websites and printed magazines around the world, such as the magazines Decibel and Legacy. Meanwhile since the release of the highly acclaimed The Epigenesis, Melechesh have been continuously touring around the world to further promote the album.
The name Melechesh consists of two words, melech (meaning king), and esh (meaning fire) of Aramaic and classic Hebraic origins, a combination which has been originated by the band. The ch is pronounced like the Scottish ch as in the word LOCH or Greek X . Another accepted and common pronunciation is MeleKesh.
The band started their career in Jerusalem (and Bethlehem) and operated from there between 1993–1998; however, they have resided mainly in Amsterdam since 1998 for several personal, professional and demographic reasons.
The band’s release in 1995 of the official demo As Jerusalem Burns... and 7" EP The Siege of Lachish attracted attention from both underground metal fans and local authorities. Melechesh were accused of "Dark Cult activities" by the law enforcement authorities of the city of Jerusalem, especially by a frontpage newspaper article which twisted some facts. The charges were eventually dropped.
In 1996, The band released their debut album As Jerusalem Burns...Al´Intisar on an American black metal record label; then newly recruited bassist Al´Hazred completed the line-up. This marked the band as the first signed Non -Israeli band from the Middle East. And also First international signed metal band from Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Due to various personal, professional, and demographic reasons the band members had to relocate. 1998 armed with a new promo CD "Mesopotamian Metal" and after a farewell gig in Jerusalem, Israel, Melechesh relocated to France and the Netherlands . Lord Curse remained in Jerusalem and later moved to the USA to continue with his Art studies (and now works for George Lucas' ILM company), hence, the band had to recruit a new drummer. Absu mainman and drummer Proscriptor soon filled the vacant position. From that point on, Melechesh have released two full-length albums: Djinn (2001), dealing with Mesopotamian mythology, and Sphynx (2003), dealing with Mesopotamian/Sumerian mythology while always keeping the dark and Near Eastern occult themes close to their hearts. The band recorded their fourth and highly acclaimed album Emissaries which is available in Europe (Osmose Productions) and by The End Records in the United States and Canada . Meanwhile, Xul has replaced Proscriptor as the band’s fulltime drummer. A documentary was begun filming the founder, about his plight to create the band. Despite the first director leaving the film after losing all footage he did in Jerusalem another director took over and the project is still on track. Ashmedi's biographical articles can be found on several reputable websites and printed magazines around the world, such as the magazines Decibel and Legacy. Meanwhile since the release of the highly acclaimed The Epigenesis, Melechesh have been continuously touring around the world to further promote the album.
The name Melechesh consists of two words, melech (meaning king), and esh (meaning fire) of Aramaic and classic Hebraic origins, a combination which has been originated by the band. The ch is pronounced like the Scottish ch as in the word LOCH or Greek X . Another accepted and common pronunciation is MeleKesh.
The band started their career in Jerusalem (and Bethlehem) and operated from there between 1993–1998; however, they have resided mainly in Amsterdam since 1998 for several personal, professional and demographic reasons.
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Melechesh Lyrics
A Summoning Of Frit And Genii Into burning eyes You stare hypnotically You're Possessed by…
A Summoning of Hrit and Genii Into burning eyes You stare hypnotically You're Possessed …
Annunaki's Golden Thrones (Music: Ashmedi / Lyrics: Ashmedi) "Fiercest Gallu demons…
Annunaki`s Golden Thrones [Music: Ashmedi / Lyrics: Ashmedi] "Fiercest Gallu demons r…
Annunaki’s Golden Thrones (Music: Ashmedi / Lyrics: Ashmedi) "Fiercest Gallu demons…
Apkallu Counsel Ea rewards the Sages with seven gems Each is stamped onto…
Covering the Sun Order the wizard to cover the Sun Raise the wand to…
Defeating the Giants Resonance waves, the Dajjals are here Tremors shake the bu…
Deluge of Delusional Dreams Act I - Cast tempest from the east Winds rise!…
Double Helixed Sceptre Ravaged drones obey! Gaunt Dust Eaters, servants in E-Mesl…
Dragon's Legacy As I sit in a trance like state Streams of uncensored…
Emissaries and the Mysterium Magnum The astral candles shimmer For the olden O.O.M. This is…
Enki Blessed watcher, orthodox father, Suzerain king of fates, ma…
Genies Sorcerers and Mesopotamian Nights [Music: Ashmedi, Moloch / Lyrics: Ahsmedi] The fire is burn…
Ghouls of Nineveh Giants of Nineveh, seeds of the truth Set the insects to…
Grand Gathas of Baal Sin GRAND GATHAS, BRINGERS OF MAGICK! Grand Gathas, bringers …
Gyroscope [The Tea Party Cover] Come face to face with it Pushed on…
Illumination: The Face of Shamash Wings from letters Carry me beyond the white Here I am sta…
Incendium Between Mirage and Time I unite symbols that form lion shapes I invoke dreams that…
Kurnugi At the First gate... Ishtar is stripped Of the jeweled crown…
Ladders to Sumeria As the prime echelon of cenobites - they unite Construct…
Leper Jerusalem What lurks within, your parallel twin The magnificient sou…
Lost Tribes Chaldean spells Look within All towers have crumbled Heedles…
Multiple Truths Arrogant vain, nephilim They delegate the agents of chaos As…
Mystics of the Pillar Lions' will Lions' will as living form Mystics of the gold…
Negative Theology When there was no shape The apex of answers was…
Oasis of Molten Gold Rune of the Lion's Eye Bring the salt cyclone Lightning from…
Of Mercury and Mercury 1. Of Mercury And Mercury (Music: Ashmedi / Lyrics : Ashme…
Purifier of the Stars Breath the universe Rites of Annunaki's time Bringing the es…
Rebirth of the Nemesis Dynasty of the Salt-Water People Time is ripe for Uruk's…
Rebirth Of The Nemesis (Enuma Elish Rewritten) Dynasty of the Salt-Water People Time is ripe for Uruk's typ…
Rub the Lantern We walk this earth Searching for the truth We learned the hu…
Sacred Geometry Sons of Sumer open your eyes Awake, discover maze of the…
Sand Grain Universe Interwoven cosmic traps In the Cycle of Omega (is) the…
Secrets of Sumerian Sphynxology Sinking and sinking and sinking in the land of dreams The…
Tablets of Fate Lugal â?? E the cosmic battle Release the evil winds Ninut…
The Epigenesis Nomadic souls strive and search for reason The peak of gene…
The Magickan and the Drones Drones, you destined dust eaters This is your anecdote You…
The Palm The Eye and Lapis Lazuli A chain of continuum Messages from the Abyss Liquid sky tear…
The Siege of Lachish All will sigh when they realize we dwell in the…
Touching the Spheres of Sephiroth Draw the strength with each and every breath of consecrate…
Triangular Tattvic Fire I see the Sylphs in my stunned mind The right-side triangle…
Wardjinn Spheres of Chaos, bring forth demise I see destruction thro…
Whispers from the Tower [intro]…