Lemuria is a symphonic black metal band from
Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp (; nl, Antwerpen ; french: Anvers ; es, Amberes) is the largest city in Belgium by area at and the capital of Antwerp Province in the Flemish Region. With a population of 520,504, , formed in 1999. Lemuria is the name of a
legendary lost continent.
History
The band was conceived in 1999 under the name 'Spinal Chill' and a demo named ''Demonic'' was released in the same year. In 2001, the band name was changed to Lemuria. A second demo ''The Vault of the Witness,'' was recorded in The Cavern studios in Antwerp and released in April 2002.
Tales, Ale & Fire (2004)
Their first full-length album, ''Tales, Ale & Fire'' was released in 2004. At the time, the sound was compared with
Finntroll,
Ensiferum
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,
Thyrfing
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History
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Bal Sagoth
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and
Rhapsody
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* A work of epic poetry, or part of one, that is suitable for recitation at one time
** Rhapsode, a classical Greek professional performer of epic poetry
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. The sound of the album is best described as a blend of folk and black metal. ''Tales, Ale & Fire'' was recorded, mixed and mastered in the Midas studio in Lokeren. The album is a concept album based on the Viking invasion of flanders.
Chanson de la Croisade (2010)
In 2010, a second concept album, ''Chanson de la Croisade,'' was released. The album has more symphonic elements while still embracing the folk metal roots. The story of the album deals with the prosecution of the
Cathars, members of a Christian religious movement that appeared in the
Languedoc
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Most of its territory is now contained in the modern-day region of Occitanie in Southern France. Its capital city was Toulouse. It had an area of approximately ...
region of
France
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and other parts of Europe in the 11th century. ''Chanson de la Croisade'' was recorded in the Midas studio and the Red Left Hand studio.
In 2012 Lemuria won the
Graspop Metal Meeting
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Talent Quest competition, granting them the title of 'Graspop band of the year 2012'.
After a short break in 2014, the band was reformed with a new vocalist and guitar player. Since then, the band played at several festivals including Kraken, Mass Death, Elftopia, Devil's Rock and the Hellhammer Festival.
The Hysterical Hunt (2019)
A third concept album, ''The Hysterical Hunt'', was released in 2019 by Massacre Records. The story line of the album is inspired by the mythical
Beast of Gévaudan
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. The Belgian actor Herbert Flack provides guest vocals as narrator.
Discography
*''The Hysterical Hunt'' (2019)
*''Chanson de la Croisade'' (2010)
*''Tales, Ale & Fire'' (2004)
*''The Vault of the Witness'' (2002)
References
External links
Official homepageFacebook page
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Belgian black metal musical groups
Musical groups established in 1999
1999 establishments in Belgium
Musicians from Antwerp
English-language musical groups from Belgium