Pioneers of Sumerian thrashing black metal,MELECHESH, have recently revealed the names of the guest musicians that have contributed to the band's upcoming album,"Enki".
The follow-up to 2010's masterpiece"The Epigenesis"marks the band's sixth full-length album and will feature iconic guestsMax Cavalera(SOULFLY,CAVALERA CONSPIRACY,KILLER BE KILLED),Sakis Tolis(ROTTING CHRIST) andRob Caggiano(VOLBEAT, ex-ANTHRAX).
Commented singer, songwriter and mainmanAshmedi:"I am flattered and honored to have esteemed guests appear on this multifaceted album. "Enki" solicited different approaches and new experiences. Max is a lion - I love his voice and the tribal and historic parallels of our lives are uncanny, he did an amazing job on 'Lost Tribes'. Sakis is an old friend and we toured together in the past. His voice added another dimension of mysticism on our 'Enki - Divine Nature Awoken'. Rob and I always wanted to collaborate and he is an agile and excellent guitar player so the lead he did on 'The Palm, the Eye and Lapis Lazuli' was perfect , it rocks and serves the track well. They all did an outstanding job and went above and beyond to make it happen despite their busy schedules.
MELECHESH is more than a band - it is a society!"
AddedCaggiano:"I've been a fan of MELECHESH for a while now and it was an honour for me to play a solo on their new album!! These guys sound like nothing else out there!"
Extreme metal connaisseurMax Cavaleraexplains:"I was very honored that MELECHESH asked me to sing on their new album! I'm a big fan and I think "The Epigenesis" is on of the greatest extreme metal records ever done! I love the fact that they come from a different part of the world like me. So our worlds finally collide! Long live MELECHESH!"
TellsROTTING CHRISTmainmanSakis Tolis:"When I was told that our brother bandMELECHESH would record their upcoming album in my hometown, I immediately picked up the phone and called Ashmedi to participate somehow. Ashmedi responded positively so I was ready to raise some serious hell! It is very interesting since we are sharing the same Mediteranean mentality as individuals. I believe this new album is one of the most unique and atmospheric metal albums I have heared the last years. Ashmedi took me to their majestic oriental path and showed me the way to tne new Babylon.I am definitely proud working with the Kings of Fire and I really recommend to check new MELECHESH album - it is really good!"
Sakis Tolis | ROTTING CHRIST
The album was recorded in Greece byGiorgos Bokos(ROTTING CHRIST) whileJonas Kjellgren(IMMORTAL,LEGION OF THE DAMNED,OVERKILL, HYPOCRISY) took care of the mix and mastering in his renowned Black Lounge Studios in Sweden. Drums were recorded at Devasoundz Studio withFotis Benardo(ex-SEPTICFLESH, ex-NIGHTRAGE)
The release of"Enki"is scheduled for February 27 (EU), March 2 (UK) and March 10 (US).
"Enki"tracklist:
01. Tempest Temper Enlil Enraged
02. The Pendulum Speaks
03. Lost Tribes (featuringMax Cavalera)
04. Multiple Truths
05. Enki - Divine Nature Awoken (featuringSakis Tolis)
06.MetatronAnd Man
07. The Palm The Eye And Lapis Lazuli (featuringRob Caggiano)
08. Doorways ToIrkala
09. The Outsiders
MELECHESHis:
Ashmedi- guitar/vocals
Moloch- guitar
Scorpios- bass
Lord Curse- drums
