Biomechanical (band)
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Biomechanical is a progressive
groove metal
band from London
, UK
. The project started back in April 1999 by the founding member John K who wrote, recorded and arranged all of the music, with the exception of the songs ‘Existenz’ and ‘Survival’ which were co-written by Chris Webb and Jamie Hunt respectively. John also programmed & arranged all drums for Biomechanical with the addition of drum breaks by ex-drummer Matt C.
Biomechanical started as a lifelong goal for singer/songwriter John K who pre-visualised the three albums Eight Moons
, The Empires of the Worlds
and Cannibalised
from the very beginning. The three albums had one main story running through them.
After the release of 'Eight Moons' via Revolver Records the owner of Elitist Records Lee Barrett approached Biomechanical and after negotiations all parties agreed and signed with Earache/Elitist records on 3 September 2004.
On the eve of the release of the third album came the announcement that following an ultimatum by John.K. Webb, Collins, Matt.C and Hunt were to split from the project. New band members were quickly sourced and toured the UK, Greece and played in several major European festivals in 2007 - 2008.
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
groove metal
Groove metal
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band from London
London
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, UK
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. The project started back in April 1999 by the founding member John K who wrote, recorded and arranged all of the music, with the exception of the songs ‘Existenz’ and ‘Survival’ which were co-written by Chris Webb and Jamie Hunt respectively. John also programmed & arranged all drums for Biomechanical with the addition of drum breaks by ex-drummer Matt C.
Biomechanical started as a lifelong goal for singer/songwriter John K who pre-visualised the three albums Eight Moons
Eight Moons
Eight Moons is the debut album of the British metal band Biomechanical. It was released by Revolver -Track listing:All tracks by John K, Adam Rose# "The Awakening" - 4:06# "Do You Know Me" - 4:35# "In the Core of Darkness" - 4:54...
, The Empires of the Worlds
The Empires of the Worlds
The Empires Of The Worlds is the follow-up album to Eight Moons, and is the second album from the British metal band Biomechanical. It was released in 2005 on Earache Records-Track listing:#Enemy Within - 4:56#The Empires Of The Worlds - 4:09...
and Cannibalised
Cannibalised
Cannibalised is the third album from the British metal band Biomechanical. It is their second album to be released by Earache Records. There is a limited edition available with four bonus tracks of orchestral compositions of past Biomechanical songs....
from the very beginning. The three albums had one main story running through them.
After the release of 'Eight Moons' via Revolver Records the owner of Elitist Records Lee Barrett approached Biomechanical and after negotiations all parties agreed and signed with Earache/Elitist records on 3 September 2004.
On the eve of the release of the third album came the announcement that following an ultimatum by John.K. Webb, Collins, Matt.C and Hunt were to split from the project. New band members were quickly sourced and toured the UK, Greece and played in several major European festivals in 2007 - 2008.
Influences
Frontman/singer John K. lists his/their influences as such:- Bands: Iron MaidenIron MaidenIron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
, Judas PriestJudas PriestJudas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
, MetallicaMetallicaMetallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
, SlayerSlayerSlayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and...
, PanteraPanteraPantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. Formed by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell in 1981, bassist Rex Brown would join in late 1981 with vocalist Terry Glaze. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as...
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. - Film Composers: John WilliamsJohn WilliamsJohn Towner Williams is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. In a career spanning almost six decades, he has composed some of the most recognizable film scores in the history of motion pictures, including the Star Wars saga, Jaws, Superman, the Indiana Jones films, E.T...
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and Elliot GoldenthalElliot GoldenthalElliot Goldenthal is an American composer of contemporary classical music. He was a student of Aaron Copland and John Corigliano, and is best known for his distinctive style and ability to blend various musical styles and techniques in original and inventive ways...
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Members
- John K. (Yiannis Koutselinis) - Vocals & Keyboards (2001-) (ex-Deceptor (Grc), Balance of Power (band)Balance of Power (band)Balance of Power are a British melodic progressive metal group, formed in 1995.-History:Balance of Power was formed in 1995 by keyboardist Ivan Gunn, along with a group of musicians from the London rock scene. One of their first line-ups featured drummer Lionel Hicks, bassist Chris Dale, vocalist...
(UK)) - Gus Drax - Guitar (since 2007)
- Adrian LambertAdrian LambertAdrian Lambert is an English bassist and songwriter who currently plays for thrash metal band Biomechanical and progressive rock band Son of Science. Lambert also played bass in power metal band DragonForce from 2002 - 2006. Lambert is currently touring with Biomechanical to promote the band's...
- Bass (since 2007) (ex-Intense (UK), ex-DragonforceDragonForceDragonForce are an English power metal band from London. Formed in 1999, the group is known for its long and fast guitar solos, fantasy-based lyrics, and electronic sounds in their music to add to their retro video game-influenced sound. Guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman are the only two...
, Son of ScienceSon of ScienceSon of Science is a progressive metal band from Brighton, UK formed by bassist Adrian Lambert after leaving UK power metal band DragonForce. The band play a technical but catchy style of metal characterised by multiple time changes, unison guitar and keyboard solos, and bone-jarring heavy...
) - Jonno Lodge - Drums (since 2007)
Former members
- Matt C. (Matt Cherry) - Drums (Solsikk), (Chaosanct) (2001-) (Independent)
- Chris Webb - Guitars (Solsikk) (2001–2007)
- Jamie Hunt - Guitars (GutwormGutwormGutworm were a British extreme metal band from Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, formed in 1999.-Band history:Gutworm recorded their debut EP at Backstage Studios, Nottingham, with hardcore producer Dave Chang. This release, titled Torn From Me, was released early in 2000...
) (2001–2007) - Jon Collins - Bass (2001–2007)
- Chris Van Hayden - Guitar (2007–2008) (Chaosgenesis, Dismal Gale (Slv))
- Steve Forward - Guitar (2000–2001)
Studio albums
- Eight MoonsEight MoonsEight Moons is the debut album of the British metal band Biomechanical. It was released by Revolver -Track listing:All tracks by John K, Adam Rose# "The Awakening" - 4:06# "Do You Know Me" - 4:35# "In the Core of Darkness" - 4:54...
(2002), Revolver Records - The Empires of the WorldsThe Empires of the WorldsThe Empires Of The Worlds is the follow-up album to Eight Moons, and is the second album from the British metal band Biomechanical. It was released in 2005 on Earache Records-Track listing:#Enemy Within - 4:56#The Empires Of The Worlds - 4:09...
(2005), Earache/Elitist - CannibalisedCannibalisedCannibalised is the third album from the British metal band Biomechanical. It is their second album to be released by Earache Records. There is a limited edition available with four bonus tracks of orchestral compositions of past Biomechanical songs....
(2008), Earache Records