Years active 1999 (1999)–present | ||
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Labels NeurotConsouling SoundsHypertension Records Associated acts CHVEHarloweKingdomSembler DeahSpineless Website churchofra.comritualofra.com Past members Kristof MondyMaarten KinetVincent Tetaert Members CHVE, Mathieu van de Kerckhove, Lennart Bossu Albums Mass V, Mass III, Mass I, Mass IIII, Amenra ‑ Live Profiles | ||
Amenra the pain it is shapeless
Amenra is a Belgian post-metal band from Kortrijk. It was formed in 1999 by vocalist Colin H. van Eeckhout and guitarist Mathieu Vandekerckhove, who now perform alongside drummer Bjorn Lebon, guitarist Lennart Bossu and bassist Levy Seynaeve. Among a number of other works, they have released five studio albums in the Mass series, the latest of them through Neurot Recordings. Their unique musical style, characterised by brooding atmospheres and spiritual intensity, is rooted in doom metal, hardcore punk and post-rock. In 2005, Amenra formed Church of Ra, a collective of collaborating artists which now includes Oathbreaker and the Black Heart Rebellion.
Contents
- Amenra the pain it is shapeless
- Amenra mass iv full album
- History
- Music genre
- Themes and artistry
- Church of Ra
- Members
- Studio albums
- EPs
- Splits
- Live albums
- DVDs
- Books
- References
Amenra mass iv full album
History
Amenra was formed in 1999 in the West Flanders city of Kortrijk. The band was founded by vocalist Colin H. van Eeckhout and lead guitarist Mathieu Vandekerckhove. The two had been in the hardcore punk band Spineless and wanted to create music with more "heart and soul".
The group began releasing their dark Mass albums in 2003 and have been experimenting with both sound and liveshows 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.
Music genre
Amenra's musical style has been described as post-metal, sludge, post-hardcore, doom and ethereal hardcore. It has also been noted to bear a resemblance to black metal, gothic folk and post-rock.
Themes and artistry
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 collaborate with visual artists and choreographers, including Willy Vanderperre and Berlinde De Bruyckere.
Church of Ra
From the 2005 release of Mass III, Amenra founded a collective of like-minded artists called Church of Ra. These are often friends who share Amenra's DIY ethic and mindset. Church of Ra collaborates with Amenra on art and performances. Some of the group's better known members are Oathbreaker and the Black Heart Rebellion, as well as side-projects of Amenra's band members.