Akaname blend serrated strings, precision percussion and thundering bottom-end to create angular rhythms, controlled chaos and labyrinthine atmospheres. The New Zealand based instrumental metal/dirge/grindcore quintet compose their sound from a diverse musical palette that blends a myriad of genres into a multi-layered sonic barrage.
Akaname originally formed in Wellington, New Zealand in 2005 and were fronted by the gutteral throat blasts of Ms Kallie Sparkles up until her departure in late 2007 (shortly after the recording of the Filthlicker EP). Following on from
the debut release Akaname decided to remain instrumental, with newer
material bearing more variance and layered arrangement - the band opting away from the need for a singer/cult of personality to concentrate on developing their music into instrumentally articulated stories.
Akaname will soon be based in Melbourne, Australia and a full length
"album" is currently being arranged with a late 2008 release target.
Thanks for still supporting the tank! I may be Standing alone but I stand strong looking for members that are here to stay! looking forward to seeing you guys when you come to Australia!
what you guys really should be playing is some more like you know iron maiden type megadeth slash metallica (old skool) stuff with a bit of you know that latest stuff from linkin you know then you would be REALLY good and i would see you... that stuff you are doing right now is just well i dunno boring... See you in aucks soon fuckos ; )
I'm sad you are all leaving. Will miss seeing yoou all around, and of course the great music I hope Australia treats you well! take care and best of luck. -rhia
you guys really made my night last night at san fran. that was the best music i had heard live in a very, very long time. im going to miss very much not having you guys around,good luck for the future n shit guys !
Grabbed the second to last copy of the e.p. from real groovy. It's the shit. Looking for the the show with the Idiots this week and I can finally see you guys live. AL
