Akem Manah (USA) - Biography
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2010-
Biography
Akem Manah is a doom metal band from Oregon that formed in October 2009 by Dead Nedry, Mike Bonnetti, Kyle Simms and Brian Murray. Akem performed a few shows but choose to be more of a studio band. The original line-up recorded the demos Akem Manah in November 2009 and The Devil in January 2010.
Following the recording of The Devil demo, Kyle left the band for a job in California. In February lead guitarist Mike left for personal reasons. Robert Ingraham replaced Kyle as bassist in January. The band would soon after the line=up change go in to New Sound studio to record the debut album/follow-up EP.
On July 9, 2010 the debut album The Devil Is In All Of You was released via CD Baby, iTunes and Amazon. Shortly before the release of the debut album, Nedry moved back to his home town Bandon, Oregon. On March 29, 2011 the EP Horror In The Eyes was released. It consisted of unused songs recorded during the debut album sessions. It was planned to be the last Akem Manah release.
In November 2011, the band decided to take a shot at making another album. In January they entered Emerald City Productions to record the 2nd album called Night Of The Black Moon. It was released on March 23, 2012.
In April 2012, it was announced that bassist Robert Ingraham and drummer Brian Murray had left the band in order to focus on college and careers. Nedry has opted to keep Akem Manah going. It was also announced in May 2012 that a new album was in the works.
The new album will features former White Zombie drummer Ivan de Prume and former Nile bassist Chris Lollis, along with some guest musicians. The new 3rd full length album Demons Of The Sabbat is set for a Summer 2014 release and a 4th full length album is in writing stages for a spring 2015 release.
Following the recording of The Devil demo, Kyle left the band for a job in California. In February lead guitarist Mike left for personal reasons. Robert Ingraham replaced Kyle as bassist in January. The band would soon after the line=up change go in to New Sound studio to record the debut album/follow-up EP.
On July 9, 2010 the debut album The Devil Is In All Of You was released via CD Baby, iTunes and Amazon. Shortly before the release of the debut album, Nedry moved back to his home town Bandon, Oregon. On March 29, 2011 the EP Horror In The Eyes was released. It consisted of unused songs recorded during the debut album sessions. It was planned to be the last Akem Manah release.
In November 2011, the band decided to take a shot at making another album. In January they entered Emerald City Productions to record the 2nd album called Night Of The Black Moon. It was released on March 23, 2012.
In April 2012, it was announced that bassist Robert Ingraham and drummer Brian Murray had left the band in order to focus on college and careers. Nedry has opted to keep Akem Manah going. It was also announced in May 2012 that a new album was in the works.
The new album will features former White Zombie drummer Ivan de Prume and former Nile bassist Chris Lollis, along with some guest musicians. The new 3rd full length album Demons Of The Sabbat is set for a Summer 2014 release and a 4th full length album is in writing stages for a spring 2015 release.