Be'lakor
Be'lakor | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Melbourne, VIC |
| Genres | Death metal |
| Years active | 2004 – present |
| Labels | Rockstar, Prime Cuts, Kolony |
| Associated acts | Okera, The Seaford Monster |
| Website | http://www.belakorband.com |
| Members | George Kosmas, Steve Merry, John Richardson, Shain Sykes, Jimmy Vander Broeck, Elliot Sansom |
| Past members | Jimmy Vander Broeck |
Band members
- Line-up
- George Kosmas (vocals, guitar)
- Steve Merry (keys, samples)
- John Richardson (bass)
- Elliot Sansom (drums)
- Shaun Sykes (guitar)
- Former members
- Jimmy Vander Broeck (drums) 2004 - 2015
Band information
Be’lakor is a Melbourne melodic death metal band with an epic and dark feel. The group formed in 2004 and released their first album in early 2007. The band signed to Dutch label Descent in 2008 with plans to release the debut as a digipak but long delays from the label caused this to fall through and Be'lakor severed ties with them. The second album has been something of a breakthrough, with Be'lakor linking up with Riot! in Australia and Italian label Kolony for European release; Stone's Reach was voted Best Melodeath Release of 2009 on the European Metal Storm website.
The band supported Turisas nationally during 2010 before heading to Europe where they appeared at the Summer Breeze festival in Germany. Upon returning they went to work on a third album that was released in mid-2012. During 2014 Be'lakor toured nationally with Claim the Throne. 2015 was spent recording and touring internationally. Shaun Sykes was replaced for the tour by Matt Doods from Arbrynth due to medical reasons and Jimmy Vander Broeck also announced that he was unwell. Elliot Sansom from Okera laid down drums for the forthcoming album and in early 2016 he was announced as Vander Broeck's permanent replacement in the band.
Discography
Albums:
| 2007 | The Frail Tide | self release | |
| 2009 | Stone's Reach | Prime Cuts | |
| 2012 | Of Breath and Bone | Rockstar |
Compilation tracks:
| Year | Track Title | Album Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "Neither Shape nor Shadow" | 13 Shades of Shadow | Welkin Entertainment |
| 2007 | "Neither Shape nor Shadow" | A Blaze in the Southern Skies | Prime Cuts |
| 2009 | "Aspects" | Euphony Fusion III | Welkin Entertainment |
| 2012 | "Remnants" | Euphony Fusion VI | Welkin Entertainment |