Earache is proud to announce the signing of Akercocke to a worldwide multi-album recording deal. The deal will see the band release their brand new 'Choronzon' album at the end of the year, with subsequent touring to be announced.
Akercocke have risen to sinister prominence via the self released 'Rape of the Bastard Nazarene' album in 1999 and the bludgeoning follow up 'Goat of Mendes' in 2001, each displaying Satanic majesty cloaked in occult eroticism. The band's commitment to their cause celebre is marked by both musical and personal discipline, exemplified by the members distinctive, highly tailored appearance. Also central to the Akercocke ethos is the homage paid to The Blast, the primordial meeting of musical, personal and philosophical paths in harmony at any given moment within a song.
It is Akercocke's distinct and completely authentic presentation that has led to the deal with Earache. Earache label manager Dan Tobin comments:
"Akercocke fit perfectly the Earache criteria of extremity in all areas. The band's music is without question among the most challenging and innovative in the extreme Metal scene right now. Their insistence on high quality and their refusal to deviate from their chosen path is what makes the band so intriguing and so individual. We look forward to aiding Akercocke in spreading their Satanic majesty via the awesome new 'Chronozon' album later this year."
Akercocke vocalist/guitarist Jason Mendonca adds:
"We are proud to follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Terrorizer, Morbid Angel and more recently Deicide by joining forces with Earache. It is fitting that our band should work with a label that has lead the way in promoting extreme music and we look forward to a productive partnership. We are also very pleased to be conspiring with Neil Kernon to make Choronzon as punishing and massive sounding as possible. Beware! Choronzon is coming."
'Choronzon' will be mixed at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas by Neil Kernon during July. News on an official release date will be issued shortly.
Akercocke have risen to sinister prominence via the self released 'Rape of the Bastard Nazarene' album in 1999 and the bludgeoning follow up 'Goat of Mendes' in 2001, each displaying Satanic majesty cloaked in occult eroticism. The band's commitment to their cause celebre is marked by both musical and personal discipline, exemplified by the members distinctive, highly tailored appearance. Also central to the Akercocke ethos is the homage paid to The Blast, the primordial meeting of musical, personal and philosophical paths in harmony at any given moment within a song.
It is Akercocke's distinct and completely authentic presentation that has led to the deal with Earache. Earache label manager Dan Tobin comments:
"Akercocke fit perfectly the Earache criteria of extremity in all areas. The band's music is without question among the most challenging and innovative in the extreme Metal scene right now. Their insistence on high quality and their refusal to deviate from their chosen path is what makes the band so intriguing and so individual. We look forward to aiding Akercocke in spreading their Satanic majesty via the awesome new 'Chronozon' album later this year."
Akercocke vocalist/guitarist Jason Mendonca adds:
"We are proud to follow in the footsteps of such luminaries as Terrorizer, Morbid Angel and more recently Deicide by joining forces with Earache. It is fitting that our band should work with a label that has lead the way in promoting extreme music and we look forward to a productive partnership. We are also very pleased to be conspiring with Neil Kernon to make Choronzon as punishing and massive sounding as possible. Beware! Choronzon is coming."
'Choronzon' will be mixed at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas by Neil Kernon during July. News on an official release date will be issued shortly.
