Biography
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Years Active
2009 – present (15 years)
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Founded In
Seattle, King County, Washington, United States
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Members
- Chris Lollis (2012 – 2015)
- Ivan de Prume (2012 – present)
Two bands are known as "Akem Manah":
1) Akem Manah is an eclectic doom metal band from Belgium that was formed at the end of 2007. Its musical influences include doom and death metal, mixed with progressive elements, while the lyrical concepts are mainly inspired by existentialist philosophy and supernatural horror literature.
Over the years the band suffered a number of line-up changes, but eventually settled on a core line-up consisting of Benjamin (7-string guitars), Ruben (fretless 6-string bass), Michaël (drums) and Xavier (vocals and synth). In 2010, they wrote, recorded and released their first album, ‘The Testament of Sealant Mound’.
With the help of Glenn on second guitar, 2011 also marked the band’s first national and international live performances, sharing the stage with Saturnus, Officium Triste, Marche Funèbre and others. In the summer of 2011 Glenn left the band and was replaced by Kevin.
During 2011, the band recorded "Beneath", a twenty-one minute long track, combining elements of every influence Akem Manah has ever incorporated. It was released January 2012 and promoted at a series of gigs in the Spring. In the Fall of 2012 Kevin left the band and was replaced by Xavier.
Former members:
Kevin - Guitars (2011 - 212)
Glenn - Guitars (2010 - 2011)
Jonas - Drums & Guitars (2007 - 2009)
Joris - Lead Guitars (2007 - 2008)
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2) Akem Manah is a doom metal band that formed in Eugene, OR in May 2009 (not in any way affiliated with the above Belgium Akem Manah). They are a death doom metal with some stoner doom traits. The band started as a 4-piece band but suffered some line-up changes. Now they perform as a trio.
In July 2010, they released their first album "The Devil Is In All Of You". Followed by 2 additional singles. The band had extra songs recorded for the first album and used them to make an ep called "Horror In The Eyes". This ep was released in March of 2011.
In November 2011, the band began work on their next full length album "Night Of The Black Moon". It was recorded in January 2012. No release date has been set.
The current line-up of Akem Manah is:
Dead Nedry - Vocals, Guitar & Keyboards (2009 - present)
Robert Ingraham - Bass (2010 - present)
Brian Murray - Drums (2009 - present)
www.myspace.com/officialakemmanah
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Akem-Manah/355303345364
Releases:
"The Devil Is In All Of You" - (July 9, 2010 - full lemgth)
"Horror In The Eyes" - (March 29, 2011 - ep)
"Night Of The Black Moon" - (TBA 2012 - full length)
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