Uncategorized : May 2008 – Be'lakor

Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Origin: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Formed in: 2004
Links:
Be’lakor Official – http://www.belakor.net
Be’lakor Myspace – http://www.myspace.com/belakor
Be’lakor Forum – http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/belakor-490/

Bio:
Be’lakor hails from Melbourne, Australia, having formed in mid 2004. The original line-up remains in place: vocals and rhythm guitar are provided by George Kosmas and lead guitars by Shaun Sykes, with Jimmy Vanden Broeck on drums, Steven Merry on keyboards/piano and John Richardson on bass.

Drawing inspiration from the grandeur in nature, the ideals of paganism and the drive to recapture true spirituality and heroism in an age of materialism and religious sterility, the band’s music, led by aggressive vocals and underpinned by dark atmospheric inflections and resonant harmonies.

With quite a considerable amount of praise in the past year, the band’s debut album titled ‘The Frail Tide’ has been hailed by fans and critics alike.

“The Frail Tide just oozes metal perfection at almost every note, riff, solo and synth line … for you fans and labels reading this, if I can give my ringing endorsement to another unsigned band…this year that deserves your attention right now, it’s Be’lakor.” – Metal Review (Album of the Week)

“…simply nothing short of magical. Be’lakor have created some of the finest and atmospheric Metal I’ve heard in a while. “The Frail Tide” is a captivating album that will have you hooked instantly…I cannot recommend this album enough to you.” –
Metal Mayhem UK

Releases:

The Frail Tide (review)
(2007, Self Released)

1. Neither Shape Nor Shadow
2. The Desolation of Ares
3. Tre’aste
4. A Natural Apostasy
5. Paths
6. Sanguinary

Length: 42mins

Sample songs:
Neither Shape Nor Shadow
The Desolation of Ares
Tre’aste

Main Be’lakor Articles on Metal Obsession:
Be’lakor signs deal with Descent Productions