Amenra is a Belgian post-metal band from Kortrijk, Belgium, formed in 1999.… Read Full Bio ↴Amenra is a Belgian post-metal band from Kortrijk, Belgium, formed in 1999. The band was founded by vocalist Colin H. van Eeckhout and lead guitarist Mathieu van de Kerckhove. The two had been in the band Spineless and wanted to create music with more "heart and soul". Their name connects the biblical amen with the Egyptian god Ra. They are known for a brooding and unique sound as well as intense live performances. Colin is noted for exclusively singing his vocals with his back turned towards the audience, something he says is to deflect attention from himself and allow spectators to focus more on the rest of the band. He often also gets himself suspended with hooks attached to his back during live performances done as some sort of cleansing ritual.
The group began releasing their dark Mass albums in 2003 and have been experimenting with both sound and live shows ever since. In 2013, the ensemble joined Neurot Records to release their fifth full-length album. The label was founded by Neurosis; a band that has been influential in Amenra's style and career.
Their origins were tied to traditional sludge with hardcore elements and shorter songs. They began incorporating post-metallisms into their overall sound with the release of Mass II, the first songs displaying this change of direction being 'From Birth to Grave. From Shadow to Light' and 'Ritual'. By the release of Mass III, they had completely embraced this new sound and composed longer songs.
Their 2021 record 'De Doorn', saw them temporarily interrupting their string of Mass albums because they felt this new record was not in line with what the Masses sound like and represent, De Doorn is different from those, yet still very Amenra-like. This is in part due to second guitarist Lennart's more active contribution to the writing process, something of which he had not done much in the past for some reason. He was feeling very distraught and affected due to Oathbreaker's hiatus (a band where he is the primary composer) so the rest of his Amenra mates wanted him to channel all those dark feelings into an album, an experiment that proved successful. This record itself is also different because it was exclusively composed for a string of special live performances and was only going to be a one-off affair, not an actual Amenra record; however, it turned out to be so good to them, that it eventually became their new record. The final and more distinctive aspect of the record is that it is their first sung entirely in Flemish, their native tongue, which very much fits their music. It was their Relapse Records debut since leaving Neurot Recordings.
Recurring themes in Amenra's music are the duality of birth and death, light and darkness, and pain and sacrifice. The band uses psychological and religious motives. Though calling himself agnostic, Van Eeckhout acknowledges the presence of spirituality and religion in the band's work. Amenra often collaborates with visual artists and choreographers, including Willy Vanderperre and Berlinde de Bruyckere.
Colin's clean vocals approach is very much inspired by the one and only Maynard James Keenan from Tool, something Amenra themselves do not try to deny as they have openly covered Tool song(s), specifically on their live acoustic album. Lead guitarist Mathieu is a self-taught musician and as such, many of Amenra's signature riffing and guitar techniques were devised by him alone, he had to figure them out on his own. Additionally, since Oathbreaker is on indefinite hiatus; their vocalist Caro Tanghe and Lennart's colleague, joined Amenra's roster in 2021 as a second vocalist, something that added a new dimension to Amenra's unique sound. She has collaborated with Amenra in the past so her addition was not that unexpected or out of place/nowhere.
Their style encompasses many aspects of post and non-post-influences and even though their music is not pioneering anything or creating new genres; it's still rather unique and uncomparable, proving to be very influential in the atmospheric and post-scenes, with even some 'copycats' springing around. They have a penchant for quiet clean guitar melodies passages wherein Colin's clean vocals are featured very prominently; sometimes singing, sometimes whispering intertwined with emotional and colossally heavy riffing sections wherein Colin screams at the top of his lungs using a quasi screamo-esque shriek that sounds very desperate and pained in nature. Their riffing style is comprised of semi-melodic sludge patterns, memorable and crushing in nature, very distinct and punctuated by Mathieu's own style.
Members:
Colin H. van Eeckhout (Kingdom) - vocals;
Mathieu J. Vandekerckhove (Kingdom) - guitar;
Lennart Bossu (Living Gate, Oathbreaker) - guitar;
Tim De Gieter (Doodseskader) - bass;
Bjorn J. Lebon - drums;
Caro Tanghe (Oathbreaker) - Vocals.
Former members:
Vincent F. Tetaert - guitar;
Kristof J. Mondy (RDS 220) - bass;
Maarten Kinet - bass;
Levy Seynaeve (Living Gate, Wiegedood) - bass.
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The group began releasing their dark Mass albums in 2003 and have been experimenting with both sound and live shows ever since. In 2013, the ensemble joined Neurot Records to release their fifth full-length album. The label was founded by Neurosis; a band that has been influential in Amenra's style and career.
Their origins were tied to traditional sludge with hardcore elements and shorter songs. They began incorporating post-metallisms into their overall sound with the release of Mass II, the first songs displaying this change of direction being 'From Birth to Grave. From Shadow to Light' and 'Ritual'. By the release of Mass III, they had completely embraced this new sound and composed longer songs.
Their 2021 record 'De Doorn', saw them temporarily interrupting their string of Mass albums because they felt this new record was not in line with what the Masses sound like and represent, De Doorn is different from those, yet still very Amenra-like. This is in part due to second guitarist Lennart's more active contribution to the writing process, something of which he had not done much in the past for some reason. He was feeling very distraught and affected due to Oathbreaker's hiatus (a band where he is the primary composer) so the rest of his Amenra mates wanted him to channel all those dark feelings into an album, an experiment that proved successful. This record itself is also different because it was exclusively composed for a string of special live performances and was only going to be a one-off affair, not an actual Amenra record; however, it turned out to be so good to them, that it eventually became their new record. The final and more distinctive aspect of the record is that it is their first sung entirely in Flemish, their native tongue, which very much fits their music. It was their Relapse Records debut since leaving Neurot Recordings.
Recurring themes in Amenra's music are the duality of birth and death, light and darkness, and pain and sacrifice. The band uses psychological and religious motives. Though calling himself agnostic, Van Eeckhout acknowledges the presence of spirituality and religion in the band's work. Amenra often collaborates with visual artists and choreographers, including Willy Vanderperre and Berlinde de Bruyckere.
Colin's clean vocals approach is very much inspired by the one and only Maynard James Keenan from Tool, something Amenra themselves do not try to deny as they have openly covered Tool song(s), specifically on their live acoustic album. Lead guitarist Mathieu is a self-taught musician and as such, many of Amenra's signature riffing and guitar techniques were devised by him alone, he had to figure them out on his own. Additionally, since Oathbreaker is on indefinite hiatus; their vocalist Caro Tanghe and Lennart's colleague, joined Amenra's roster in 2021 as a second vocalist, something that added a new dimension to Amenra's unique sound. She has collaborated with Amenra in the past so her addition was not that unexpected or out of place/nowhere.
Their style encompasses many aspects of post and non-post-influences and even though their music is not pioneering anything or creating new genres; it's still rather unique and uncomparable, proving to be very influential in the atmospheric and post-scenes, with even some 'copycats' springing around. They have a penchant for quiet clean guitar melodies passages wherein Colin's clean vocals are featured very prominently; sometimes singing, sometimes whispering intertwined with emotional and colossally heavy riffing sections wherein Colin screams at the top of his lungs using a quasi screamo-esque shriek that sounds very desperate and pained in nature. Their riffing style is comprised of semi-melodic sludge patterns, memorable and crushing in nature, very distinct and punctuated by Mathieu's own style.
Members:
Colin H. van Eeckhout (Kingdom) - vocals;
Mathieu J. Vandekerckhove (Kingdom) - guitar;
Lennart Bossu (Living Gate, Oathbreaker) - guitar;
Tim De Gieter (Doodseskader) - bass;
Bjorn J. Lebon - drums;
Caro Tanghe (Oathbreaker) - Vocals.
Former members:
Vincent F. Tetaert - guitar;
Kristof J. Mondy (RDS 220) - bass;
Maarten Kinet - bass;
Levy Seynaeve (Living Gate, Wiegedood) - bass.
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Amenra Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Amenra:
.ritual. I am cutting of my fingers one by one. Needle and…
.the Pain. it Is Shapeless. Stigma your name onto my lungs. Every breath I take. Is for…
A Promise To Make I felt/you said You/I was the promise You/I made to your/m…
A Solitary Reign I see distance in your eyes Bury me To sleep tonight Your to…
Am Kreuz I'm letting blood for you. Now. Bury me. Where I die just. H…
Am Kreuz. I′m letting blood for you now Just here and now I'm letting…
Aorte-Ritual Chains encircle my broken wrists, we can get out of…
Boden carry within a fear that blossoms on skin forever alo…
Buiten Datum Viervoeters blaffen naar de dood Een leven lang op zoek Naar…
Children of the Eye No one ever will leave me behind I cast no shadow,…
Dance Of The Dead Prick my finger and watch the hurt bleed away.when you…
De Dodenakker When I reach your land Will you be out there? I buried…
De Dodenakker-Nemelendelle When I reach your land. will you be out there? I buried…
De Dodenakker. When I reach your land will you be out there? I…
De Dood In Bloei de dood in bloei het einde vervleesd verweesd en achter gebl…
De Evenmens met hart en ziel ik hier nu kniel en geef aan jou mijn…
Dearborn and Buried one day I awoke and I saw the world. that comes from…
Diaken Tongues tied. I abide. In serpents eyes. My demise. And cast…
Edelkroone Mijn hemel bloedt regen Als straf voor de vaak We spraken t…
From Birth to Grave From birth to grave From shadow to light From birth to gra…
Het dorp ′K heb een dorp als een ander Met z'n kerk en…
Het Gloren herdenk. dit eind. de ontmoeting tegemoet verwerp. herdenk. …
Hibernate I cannot live.i will not die.without you.dream in warmth.'ti…
Le Fils des Faux. Il Fallait Que Je Parte pour Que Tu Viennes And i must go.for you.to come.and i will praise you…
Le gardien des rêves This is a calling on you.your needle drew.the first blood…
Nemelendelle Count stars and wishes fall. Now wish the same for me. For…
Nowena I 9.10 the darkest hours will seem long they will feel like for…
Ode To A Broken Doll Umbilical cord strangled son.nipples razorblade cut.to brest…
Offerande My heart is cold. And so am I. I sacrifice my heart…
Ogentroost nachtland ogentroost een nieuwe oogst de lente is nabij de d…
Parabol So familiar and overwhelmingly warm This one, this form I ho…
Plus Près De Toi Suis moi en enfer Je suis ta lumière Suis moi, maintenant pl…
Razoreater I will never kneel down.because the knives are too sharp.I…
Ritual I am cutting of my fingers one by one.needle and…
Silent Pause Your silence rings in my ears.long after you are gone.and…
Silver Needle. Golden Nail This is a calling on you.your needle drew.the first blood…
Spijt Carry within A fear That blossoms on skin Forever alone S…
The Dying Of Light My love, why is pain inside our house? Why, love, why…
The Longest Night Fathers lie So you can sleep The Longest Night Is the one yo…
The Pain It Is Shapeless Stigma your name onto my lungs. Every breath I take. Is for…
To Go On.: And Live With Out To my child For your eyes alone All these years now gone A…
To Go On.: And Live With. Out. To my child For your eyes alone All these years now gone…
Voor Immer vrede. wrede wachter in de tijd moederloos. wees kind. bemin…
Wear My Crown I am your silence deafening That silence deafening How you…
Your Shapeless Pain Stigma your name Onto my lungs Every breath is for you Stig…
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