Akercocke

Akercocke is a British heavy metal band that, according to Allmusic, "infuses black metal with some light electronic touches". They are famous for dressing in suits during concerts, their Satanic beliefs and having an extremely f

Akercocke is a British heavy metal band that, according to Allmusic, "infuses black metal with some light electronic touches". They are famous for dressing in suits during concerts, their Satanic beliefs and having an extremely fast drummer.

The band was formed in 1997 by Jason Mendonca (guitar) and David Gray (drums). The two had been friends in the past, and played in Salem Orchid until 1992, when that band split up. They soon added a second guitarist, Paul Scanlan, and a bassist, Peter Theobalds. They self-released their first album, Rape of the Bastard Nazarene, in 1999; after this release met with some success, they were signed to Peaceville Records, an underground record company; their debut release for the new company was 2001's The Goat of Mendes. 2003 saw the release of Choronzon, on Earache Records.