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London, United Kingdom (1997 – 2012)

Akercocke was a band from London formed in 1997. They take their name from a talking monkey in Robert Nye’s interpretation of the Faust-legend. They are famous for dressing in suits during concerts, their Satanic beliefs and having an extremely fast drummer.

The band was formed in 1997 by Jason Mendonca (guitar) and David Gray (drums). The two had been friends in the past, and played in Salem Orchid until 1992, when that band split up. They soon added a second guitarist, Paul Scanlan, and a bassist, Peter Theobalds. They self-released their first album, Rape of the Bastard Nazarene, in 1999; after this release met with some success, they were signed to Peaceville Records, an underground record company; their debut release for the new company was 2001’s The Goat of Mendes. 2003 saw the release of Choronzon, on Earache Records. Shortly after, guitarist Paul Scanlan parted company with Akercocke. He has suggested privately that this was not his choice, but no official statement to that effect has been made by either party. His replacement is Matt Wilcock, formerly of Australian metal band The Berzerker.

Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds that go Undone was released in Britain and Europe in October 2005, and in the United States in February 2006 on Earache Records, to great critical acclaim. To promote the album, Akercocke went on tour wih Mortician and Blood Red Throne through Europe. Prior to this, they had played four shows in Britain to promote the new album, supported by fellow British death metallers Ted Maul.
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  • niqpwnz

    sickest sound.

    15 May 5:44pm Reply

  • SlaveOfN1l

    Talanas>Voices, in terms of continuing Akercocke's trademark sound

    18 Apr 6:27am Reply

  • DagonFrostvs

    Here I am looking around to find this new 'split', only now just realizing that it is they who have split. Fuck you guys

    23 Mar 4:56pm Reply

  • negaoix

    Voices > Akercocke's continues

    19 Mar 9:49am Reply

  • defnoob

    Man I love me some cocke

    16 Mar 10:14am Reply

  • bieljuca

    Let's see if this is some kind of Akerfeldt music, mix to Cock rock.

    5 Mar 8:21pm Reply

  • ArachnidMoon

    Forgot how much I liked these guys. Heard about their split a couple of weeks ago, too bad I never saw them live *hits head against the wall*

    25 Feb 4:53pm Reply

  • Lucyfiusz

    That's a loss for those who can appreciate something more than just a music. They didn't even made a closing shows as they could do so, especially here in Germany where many people would like to see them on stage. Hail Lucifer.

    20 Feb 5:14pm Reply

  • valokim

    Choronzon has one of the best instrumentals in metal. Check Prince of the North. Fucking amazing!

    18 Feb 10:01pm Reply

  • ketamineface

    Fuck...Just found out they split. Shit.

    2 Feb 4:58pm Reply

  • VictorRB

    thx

    31 Jan 8:16am Reply

  • TheSilentSinger

    VictorRB: http://www.last.fm/music/Voices

    28 Jan 1:12am Reply

  • VictorRB

    does anyone know if the guys play in other bands now?

    27 Jan 3:27pm Reply

  • MonolithOfWrath

    Tits and Goats... MASSIVE TITS!

    26 Jan 8:10pm Reply

  • Metalfight667

    Great sonority \m/ 

    18 Jan 6:19am Reply

  • Rosnay

    shiet... one more album pleaseee

    10 Jan 10:01pm Reply

  • Bri_Fischer_IV

    "Sigh"[2] I will never tire of their albums! Living in the UK I was lucky enough to see them numerous times, each one a blessing of the highest calibre

    6 Jan 2:57pm Reply

  • SlaveOfN1l

    "sigh," one of the most interesting and creative black/death outfits gone forever

    3 Jan 3:12am Reply

  • therottingone

    very sad to hear that they broke up! sooooo much talent!

    28 Dec 2012 Reply

  • nilzzzberghman

    I keep forgetting that this band split up and then I remember :,',',',',(

    25 Dec 2012 Reply
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