Melechesh

Biography

Melechesh is a raw black metal band originally from Jerusalem.

They formed in 1993 and released there first demo entitled As Jerusalem Burns… Al Intisar in 1995. After some legal trouble, where they we’re accused of occult activities, they were cleared of charges and went on to release a 7″ ep entitled The Siege of Lachish in 1996.

In 1999 Absu’s Proscriptor McGovern joined the band on drums and they recorded there second full length CD entitled Djinn. They were then signed by Frances Osmose Productions who went onto release this album in 2001.

In 2003 with the release of their 3rd full length CD entitled Sphynx melechesh gains worldwide response.

This is not your typical black metal band. They have a a distinct mediterranean influence unlike any other.

• Band Members

  • Melechesh Ashmedi
  • Al’ Hazied
  • Moloch
  • Proscriptor – See also: Absu

Discography

Below is a list of Melechesh’s releases

• As Jerusalem Burns… Al Intisar

  • Released: 1996
  • Label: War is Imminent

• Djinn

  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Osmose Productions

• Sphynx

  • Released: 2003
  • Label: Osmose productions