Ashmedi biography definition

Melechesh is a black metal band that originated in Jerusalem. Ashmedi started the band as a solo project in 1993. In the following year, guitarist Moloch and drummer Lord Curse were added to the line-up. The band's goal was to create a type of black metal incorporating extensive Middle Eastern influences mainly based on Mesopotamian/Sumerian and occult themes (both musically and lyrically); the band invented the title "Mesopotamian metal" to best describe their type of metal.

The name Melechesh consists of two Hebrew words, (melech, meaning king) and (esh, meaning fire), a combination which has been originated by the band. The ch is pronounced like the Scottish ch as in the word LOCH or Dutch G(Kh). Another accepted and common pronunciation is MeleKesh.
The band's release in 1995 of the official demo As Jerusalem Burns... and 7" EP The Siege of Lachish attracted attention from both underground metal fans and local authorities. Melechesh were accused of &q

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Melechesh

Black metal band

Melechesh is an ethnically Assyrian black metal band that originated in Jerusalem and is currently based in Amsterdam. Ashmedi started the band as a solo project in 1993. In the following year, guitarist Moloch and drummer Lord Curse were added to the line-up. The band's goal was to create a type of black metal incorporating extensive Middle Eastern influences mainly based on Assyrian (Mesopotamian) and occult themes (both musically and lyrically); the band invented the title "Mesopotamian metal" or "Sumerian Black Thrashing Metal" to best describe their type of metal. They are sometimes referred to as oriental metal.

Name etymology and pronunciation

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The name Melechesh consists of two words of Hebrew and Aramaic origins: melech (meaning king; מֶלֶךְ, ܡܲܠܟܵܐ) and esh (meaning fire; אֵשׁ); hence, king of fire or fiery king. The portmanteau was originated by the band.

The digraphch is pronounced similarly to the Scottish ch

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Interview with vocalist and guitarist Ashmedi

Interview conducted by Luxi Lahtinen

Date online: August 2, 2015

Live pictures taken bygd Luxi Lahtinen on the 70,000 Tons of metall Cruise in 2015.

Originally based in Jerusalem, Israel and using the Hebrew word meaning "King of Fire" the grupp Melechesh, led by Murat Cenan (a.k.a. Melechesh Ashmedi) released their 6th studio album of Mesopotamian/Sumerian-themed music on Nuclear Blast Records at the beginning of 2015. The band has become known for their strong mittpunkt Eastern influences over the years and Enki fryst vatten no undantag to the rule.

At the beginning of the band's existence religious controversial surrounded the metall act in their homeland of Israel. In 1998 Melechesh made the decision to relocate to The Netherlands in order to continue without all the hassles from the religious authorities. With each new record Melechesh's fan base has been getting larger all over the world a fact that has allowed the ban