Formed in Hampshire UK 2006, this five piece (originally four piece) band came together and wrote, recorded and released their first demo in June 2006. Since then they have played a countless amount of shows in the UK with bands including Cilice (nl), Tesseract, No Made Sense and Pure Negative. After many months of shows and writing the band started work on their Debut EP entitled 'Virtues', which was Self-Released in February 2009, along with a Promotional Music Video of the track 'Resistance'.
Although as busy as they are, they had many line up changes with bass players and second guitarists. In November 2007 the line up was finally complete with members Russ Weller(vocals), Alex Loader(guitar), Jon Hughes(guitar), Rob Houghton(bass) and Paul Roebuck(drums). Coming straight from the shadows of Portsmouth, with solid beats, thrashing guitars and crushing vocals. They are Akakios!
Their name taken from ancient Greek meaning "Innocent, Not Evil", combined with kakn (kake) meaning "evil", Akakios is a negative prefix. Showing that even though as evil as they may seem, they, are not!
Akakios's musical material, music videos, album art, and web designs are all created, produced and released by the band themselves.
'Resistance' Music Video
'Cardboard Coffin' Live at The Wedgewood Rooms 24/06/08
'Virtues' Live at The Wedgewood Rooms 24/06/08
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"Akakios are at the forefront of the evergrowing metal scene in Portsmouth. Displaying fine technical ability with strong songwriting, the band also delivers an excellent powerful live set. Their latest EP/DVD shows particular professionalism in its production, showing that the band are serious in what they do and it should only be a matter of time before they go on to greater things....." - Thrashman (93.7ExpressFM)
"Bringing a taster of the Portsmouth metal scene with them. Quiet they were not, and the music was certainly imposing. The vocals were piercing and they created a storm of music throughout the building which ensured that everyone knew that they were playing! A good set to introduce themselves further to the crowd" - Catherine Jackson (The Lounge Bar)
"Think Lamb of God meets Unearth! They have such amazing energy onstage that is rare to find in local unsigned bands... {in my eyes} These guys are a must see." - Kee-Jane Photograpahy
"Akakios from Portsmouth played unrelenting metal, driving waves of guitar-driven sounds into the crowd. Technically perfect and brutal enough to satisfy the hardest heart." - Neil Duncan (Gazette)
"They have gigged here before and were greeted with, "Oooh, that’s the Akakios boys," as they walked in, so their reputation certainly preceded them. This can be a double-edged sword because they have expectations to live up to after that, but the boys did well. Despite their innocent exteriors, they are brutal once playing. Their intense and brutal style endeared them to the most hardcore members of the crowd and instantaneously started a pit which continued for most of their songs. Watch out for their next gig, they’ve become a staple favourite amongst many fans." - Catherine Jackson (The Lounge Bar)
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Hey Alex - thanks for comment - feckin' funny dude! ;) You're right, maybe we should spend less time knocking up sick art and spend more time recording some TSOM shizzle! Truth is, we've had major line-up snags to deal with, but we're over it now.......hopefully. Glad all is well in planet AKAKIOS. Keep rocking dude, cos someone's gotta get the soundzzz out there. Later metal Lords. Grrr R
Why hello there ;) we're all good thanks you? yeah we are writing some new shit. Is it sounding very BRUTAL!!! :P I see your writing as well. I dont even need to ask if its going to be brutal, i already know the answer :P
yo alex things goin good pretty much tryin to play everywhere next yr :) playin southtown on the 17th you guys up for comin down?? hows yourselves been
we're all good thanks dude. be wick to hear your new stuff for sure!! we got a couple of killer shows booked. then we're gonna concentrate on recording the album! good times! will have to link for pure blast fury and mass beer madness soon! hail satan
Hey alex would be awesome if your interested in the tour were tryin for a four, five lineup for the tour and go crazy viking style across the uk jus need an idea of what dates really. Oh and if you could message them to the bands myspace inbox that would be awesome.
Hope to speak to you soon guys all the best
Lee
(the vocalist cos we didnt speak much at rockening)
Hey guys - hows it going in AAAAAAAAKAKIOS!!!? Swing by our page if you wanna check out some vicious metal art and a few debut TSOMastema lyrics. Poor substitute for sounds, but they're coming now we're settling into our new / improved line up Easy y'all
Go to youtube, search "abbomusic" all our stuff (so far) is there and its free for your ears. It's all been made with blood sweat and tears, by us, and has cost less than a grand to make. Enjoy, and let us know what you think. Take good care. Much love, abbo
We thank you for the add. We’re just a small band, but we’d be delighted if you listened to our Garage Rock songs and you sent us any kind of comment!! If u couldn’t we’ll be happy if you just let this comment be shown, so that ur fans & friends get to know us. ☠
hi hi!!! =P dont worry i been so busy too with the school and so many things XD but i been fine sometimes with a little flu but everything its ok and i hope that soon can buy the ep ;) hails
easy now fellas! hpe you're all good! we'll have to sort a show out soon. was thinking january... i'll keep u posted innit safe - hellhog PURE NEGATIVE
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