Name: Mass V
Brand: Amenra

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

NR 084

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-04-19

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Supplier US

Revol­ver

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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658457108420

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Amenra

Genre US

Metal

Label US

Neurot Recordings

Amenra is a Belgian atmospheric sludge metal band that was formed in 1999 in Western Flanders. The band was created by three former members of the Belgian metalcore/hardcore/death metal band Spineless, namely Colin Van Eeckhout, Mathieu Vandekerckhove, and Kristof Mondy. Since their formation, Amenra has been known for their powerful and intense performances.

The current lineup of Amenra consists of Mathieu J. Vandekerckhove on guitars, Colin H. Van Eeckhout on vocals, Bjorn J. Lebon on drums, Lennart Bossu on guitars, and Tim De Gieter on bass. Over the years, they have also had several talented musicians as part of their lineup including Vincent F. Tetaert and Maarten P. Kinet.

Amenra's music can be described as atmospheric sludge metal with influences from various genres such as post-metal and hardcore punk. Their sound is characterized by heavy guitar riffs, intense vocals, and emotionally charged lyrics. Fans of bands like Year Of No Light, Cult Of Luna, and Neurosis will find similarities in Amenra's music.

Formed in 1999 in the forsaken fields of West-Flanders, Belgium, Amenra has conjured unholy masses and paved their own headstrong way ever since, spreading their vision of a world of unseen mystique that’s out of touch with the past, present and future. The last few years have shown the group to be an extremely confident and focused unit; besides touring on their own and with Neurosis, the band has branched out with an acoustic record, a book, and several art exhibitions. Amenra forges their path while constantly gaining followers—members of The Church of Ra, a sect, now thousands in numbers.

Amenra’s confounding and compelling sound mixes surreal melodies and warped subtleties with churning rhythms, pummeling riffs and crushing dynamics. Having found a home with Neurot Recordings, the group sets ambitions and expectations high for their fourth full-length album Mass V. Their postmodern vision of music, consisting of droning, repetitive chords alternated by gut-wrenching howls, make experienced listeners renounce their definitions of music, perhaps even their whole belief systems. Amenra puts heart and soul into every note, word and image, changing the course of peoples’ lives in the process.

Mass V

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