Melechesh
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Israel
- Born: 1993 in Jerusalem, Israel
- Active: 1993 - present
Biography
Melechesh is a black metal band founded in Jerusalem in 1993 by Ashmedi and based in Europe since 1998. Their 'Mesopotamian metal' fuses black and thrash metal with Middle Eastern scales and Sumerian mythology, across albums including 'Djinn' (2001), 'Emissaries' (2006) and 'Enki' (2015). Ashmedi has remained the band's sole constant member and principal composer throughout its three-decade existence. Their influence endures.
Genres
Melechesh Discography
- As Jerusalem Burns... Al'Intisar (1996) - Album - rated 3.22/5
- Djinn (2001) - Album - rated 3.57/5
- Sphynx (2003) - Album - rated 3.18/5
- Emissaries (2006) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Enki (2015) - Album - rated 3.74/5
- Sentinels of Shamash (2026) - EP - rated 3.35/5
Members
- Ashmedi - vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards (1993–Present)
- Moloch - guitar (1994–2013)
- Al'Hazred - bass, backing vocals (1996–2008)
- Proscriptor McGovern - drums, vocals (1999–2005)
- Xul - drums (2005–2013)