Lemuria (Belgian band)

History

The band was conceived in 1999 under the name 'Spinal Chill' and a demo named Demonic was released in the same year. In 2001, the band name was changed to Lemuria. A second demo The Vault of the Witness, was recorded in The Cavern studios in Antwerp and released in April 2002.

Tales, Ale & Fire (2004)

Their first full length album, Tales, Ale & Fire was released in 2004. At the time, the sound was compared with Finntroll, Ensiferum, Thyrfing, Bal Sagoth and Rhapsody. The sound of the album is best described as a blend of folk and black metal. Tales, Ale & Fire was recorded, mixed and mastered in the Midas studio in Lokeren. The album is a concept album based on the viking invasion of flanders.

Chanson de la Croisade (2010)

In 2010, a second concept album, Chanson de la Croisade, was released. The album has more symphonic elements while still embracing the folk metal roots. The story of the album deals with the prosecution of the Cathars, members of a Christian religious movement that appeared in the Languedoc region of France and other parts of Europe in the 11th century. Chanson de la Croisade was recorded in the Midas studio and the Red Left Hand studio.

In 2012 Lemuria won the Graspop Metal Meeting Talent Quest competition, granting them the title of 'Graspop band of the year 2012'. After a short break in 2014, the band was reformed with a new vocalist and guitar player. Since then, the band played at several festivals in Belgium including Kraken, Mass Death, Elftopia and Devil's Rock. For 2017, a mini-tour is planned in the Czech Republic as well as multiple gigs in Belgium.

Discography