Be'lakor is an Australian

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band from Melbourne, Victoria. The band's name originates from the character ''Be'lakor the Dark Master'', in the

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History

Be'lakor formed as a band in 2004, but did not start playing live shows until 2005. In 2007, the band self-released their debut album, '' The Frail Tide'', which received generally positive reviews. In 2008, Be'lakor signed with Descent Productions, and re-released ''The Frail Tide'' in digipack form. In 2009, Be'lakor embarked on a national tour, and signed with Prime Cuts Music. Their second album, '' Stone's Reach'', was released on 20 June 2009 and received much praise by reviewers. In November 2009, Be'lakor signed with Kolony Records. In March 2010, Be'lakor's album ''Stone's Reach'' took first place in

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's "Best Melodeath/Gothenburg Metal Album" for 2009. Be'lakor also supported Turisas on their national tour of Australia in May. They were the opening act for

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in Melbourne for their "PLUNDER DOWNUNDER” tour in June 2010. The band also performed at the Summer Breeze Open Air Festival in Germany in August 2010. Be'lakor released their third album '' Of Breath and Bone'' in June 2012. They began touring Europe, playing

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in the Czech Republic. They also performed at the Summer Breeze Open Air Festival in Germany during August 2012. They supported

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in Melbourne during their 2012 Australia tour in September, and

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in Melbourne during their tour in November. In August 2015, the band returned to Europe and played

in Czechia, Rockstadt Open Air in Romania and Summer Breeze. Matt Dodds of Arbrynth took over lead guitar duties for Shaun due to illness. On 21 September 2015, the band announced that their fourth album would be released in March 2016. Later, on 29 December, drummer Jimmy Vanden Broeck left the band to pursue other musical ventures. He was replaced by Elliott Sansom, who also performs with Melbourne-based bands Dusk Cult & Okera. On 24 June 2016 Be'lakor released ''

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'', the band's fourth album. ''

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'' followed five years later, on 29 October 2021.

Band members

Current * George Kosmas – vocals, guitars (2004–present) * Shaun Sykes – guitars (2004–present) * Elliott Sansom – drums (2015–present) * Steven Merry – keyboards, piano (2004–present) * John Richardson – bass (2004–present) Former * Jimmy Vanden Broeck – drums (2004–2015) Touring * Matt Dodds – guitars (2015)

Timeline

Endorsements

* John Richardson,

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Discography

*'' The Frail Tide'' (2007) *'' Stone's Reach'' (2009) *'' Of Breath and Bone'' (2012) *''

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'' (2021)

Awards and nominations

Music Victoria Awards

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References

External links

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